Drop-In Session Descriptions

Drinko Library Tour

Learn the ins and outs of Drinko Library and what it has to offer—the Music library, Juvenile collection, Writing Center, and more: how to borrow books, use Reference sources, check out iPads, laptops, DVDs, and Flip cameras.

Morrow Library Tour

Learn where to find more books, Special Collections, Government Documents, rare books, and the Marshall University Archives.

How To Find Library Books (Basic Catalog Searching)

Learn how to search through our online catalog for specific books, or books relating to your topic.

Advanced Research Techniques (Advanced Searching Techniques)

Learn the tips, tricks, and perks of using Marshall's online library catalogand research databases. There are even iPhone and Android apps!

How to Use Research Databases (Popular Databases)

Have a research paper due? Learn how to use Academic Search Premier, Lexis Nexis, and ARTstor, among others.

Google Scholar/ Wikipedia/ Online Reference Sources

Learn how to use non-traditional resources in a traditional manner.

How To Know If You Can Trust a Source (Source Evaluation)

When your professor asks for scholarly, primary, or peer-reviewed sources, do you know what that means? Visit our drop-in session and find out.

Cite Sources and Avoid Plagiarism (Citing Sources)

Learn how to make a Works Cited or References page, how to do in-text citations, and how to all-together avoid being accused of plagiarism.