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How do I take the Library Audio Tour?
The Library tour takes 40 minutes and will familiarize you with
the location of library resources, including the reference desks.
You can take the tour:
1. On CD, available in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) on Level
4 of the library.
2. As an MP3 file, available at http://www.lib.byu.edu/instruction/tour/
or right-click here
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How do I access the SMART Library Tutorial?
The tutorial teaches you how to conduct efficient library research
and how to use the computer research tools here at BYU. It takes
1½ -2 hours to complete. Your teacher will give you the specifcs of when you should complete each part of the tutorial.
To Take the tutorial:
1. Log into Blackboard
using your Route Y Net ID and Password.
2. Under "My Courses," click on the "Library Research Skills"
course.
3. Click the "SMART Tutorial" button. Or you can access it directly
at http://net.lib.byu.edu/tutorial/smart/
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How do I access the assignments that correspond with the SMART Tutorial?
1. Log into Blackboard using your Route Y Net ID and Password.
2. Under "My Courses," click the "Library Research Skills" course.
3. Click the "Smart Assignments" button.
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How do I access the tests for the Library Audio Tour?
1. Log into Blackboard
using your Route Y Net ID and Password.
2. Under "My Courses," click the "Library Research
Skills" course.
3. Click the "Audio Tour Test" button.
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What do I do if I took the Audio Tour or Tutorial Tests in a previous class?
If you took the Library Tests within the past four years, you do not need to take them again. The scores will be automatically uploaded into your Blackboard account for your teacher to see.
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How do I get help before/after my Library Sessions?
The library is designed to provide research help to you throughout
your entire college career. The following are some ways to get
further research help.
1. Open Research Labs - Receive help from a
trained Library TA on research assignments
- Tues-Thurs, 6-8 p.m., 2231 HBLL
2. Reference Desks
Several reference desks are located throughout the library. Student
and full-time employees staff these desks and are there to answer
your questions. Most desks specialize in certain topic areas.
To see the desk most related to your assignment click
here.
3. Step-by-Step
Guides
These guides take you "step-by-step" through the research process
on a certain topic and inform of resources available to complete
each step. These guides review a lot of the same material that
was covered in your library sessions.
First-Year Writing
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What do I need to do to fullfill the library requirements for
a First-Year Writing course?
1. Take the Library audio
tour and online test.
2. Take the Library research skills tutorial
and online test.
3. Attend two library sessions with your class during class time
(These are scheduled by your instructor)
Advanced Writing
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What do I need to do to fulfill the library requirements for
an Advanced Writing course?
1. Make sure you have completed the library audio tour and tutorial
and the corresponding online test and assignments. (often completed during English
150)
2. Fill out the AW Session Registration Form and check e-mail
for your assigned session.
3. Attend the library session that you are assigned. This session
will focus on your major and give you the information you will
need to help you through the rest of your program.
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How do I register for an Advanced Writing Library Session?
1. To begin the registration process, go to the AW
Library Instruction Session Registration System.
Completely fill out the form and submit it within the first 2
weeks of the semester (first week if it is a term).
2. Sessions are scheduled during a limited time period each semester/term.
The times are finalized after receiving feedback from students
regarding when they are available to come.
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How will I know what session to attend?
1. After filling out the form you will receive an e-mail detailing
the day/time/place of your specific session. This e-mail will
be sent one week after the registration deadline. If you do not
receive an e-mail please contact Library_Instruction@byu.edu
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What happens in the Advanced Library Instruction Sessions?
In the Advanced Writing library instruction session you will
receive a 50 minute introduction to the important resources (databases
and books) and skills needed to successfully complete a research
paper in your major. The session is a great place to ask questions
about your research and receive individual help from the subject
librarian.
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What happens if I miss my Session?
It is important that you attend your assigned session. If you
are unable to attend, please contact us as soon as possible to
reschedule. If you wait too long you will miss all of the sessions
available that semester. We can still help you set up a time to
meet with the librarian and receive individual instruction, but
no credit will be given.
