New Student Library Orientation

Fall 2008

  • Attend your assigned session. Freshman Connections groups will attened together. If you have a conflict with the time, attend the "make up" session from 3:30-4pm. If you cannot attend the make-up session, you may attend any other regular session. You do not need to notify the library staff, but be sure to tell your student mentor.

  • Meet at Benner Library or the place where your student mentor tells you to meet.

  • Bring a pencil/pen and your student ID

  • Be on time and allow 30 minutes to complete orientation activities.

  • When you're done, remember to register your attendance. Sign the class registration list at the Attendance Table to get credit.

Questions?? Contact the Library Reference Desk: 815-939-5355

Orientation Movies

2008 Orientation Video Learn how to use the Library tab in BlackBoard, search for a book in BLISweb and choose a scholarly article database. 4:54 minutes
Finding Books in BLISweb Learn to find books in Olivet's online catalog, BLISweb.
 3:09 minutes
Finding Articles in Periodical Abstracts Learn how to choose an appropriate database, search effectively, and email results 6:58 minutes

These videos are also available on CD-R: contact the Instructional Services Librarian for more information.

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