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View the Flash tutorials below to learn how to search in URSUS (our online catalog), request materials, search our databases for articles, and much more.
The tutorials have an average download time of 2.5 minutes on 56k modem, 35 seconds on DSL, and 10-15 seconds on a T1 network. All tutorials are best viewed in 800 x 600 or higher browser. You will need the free Flash player to view the tutorials.
You may also view or print the PDF version of the tutorials. Just click on the "print" link to take you the PDF document. You will need the Adobe Reader to view these documents.
Searching URSUS ("Find a Book"):
| Tutorial #1 Keyword Search - Learn how to do a simple keyword search in our online catalog (URSUS). Start with this tutorial before moving on to the other URSUS tutorials. | View | Print (10p) |
| Tutorial #2 Requesting from other libraries - Learn how to get a book from another library in the University of Maine System quickly and easily. | View | Print (6p) |
| Tutorial #3 Requesting from MaineCat - Learn how to request books from another online catalog when you can't find what you want in URSUS. | View | Print (7p) |
| Tutorial #4 Library Reserves - Learn how to find out if materials on reserve for a class are available, learn how to access the electronic reserves. | View | Print (8p) |
| Tutorial #5 Subject Searching in URSUS - Learn how to use the subject search to your advantage. | Being updated | |
| Tutorial #6 Viewing Your Patron Record - Learn how to view your own record at the library and take advantage of its services. | Being updated |
Database Searching ("Find an Article"):
| Tutorial #7 Understanding the Database Page - Learn what resources are available to you off the UMFK database page and how to understand and limit what databases you need. | View | Print (8p) |
| Tutorial #8 Part 2a: Using Academic Search Premier - First half of learning how to search and understand your options in Academic Search Premier. | View | Print (8p) |
| Tutorial #9 Part 2b: Using Academic Search Premier (continued) - Second half of learning how to search and understand your options in Academic Search Premier. | View | Print (9p) |
| Tutorial #10 Advanced Searching in Academic Search Premier - Learn about a few advanced techniques and some additional features in Academic Search Premier. | View | Print (17p) |
| Tutorial #11 Getting familiar with databases - Understand the similarities between databases so you can be successful in any database. | View | Print (11p) |
| Tutorial #12 Using PsychInfo - Learn how to use PsychInfo, a database specific to psychology. | View | Print (10p) |
| NEW!How to Use MyEBSCOHost prepared by the EBSCOHost company. | View |