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Seeking Information: Web vs. Library Databases
This brief Flash tutorial compares results from searching Google vs. an online library database. The learning objectives include deciding when to use a search engine versus a library database, and an overview of the types of information resources found with these tools. There is a brief overview of how to search the EBSCOhost Academic Search Premier database. A cartoon character introduces the tutorial and audio is included....
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Dorinne Banks (Librarian)
Tutorial is short enough to keep learner's attention, but long enough to cover the subject matter. Content could include the academic branch of Google--Google Scholar. It does a good job at highlighting what a library database is and what it can be used for.

Lani Smith (Faculty)
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Staci Wilson (Librarian)
Good tutorial on seeking information. Information presented in this tutorial is given in a clear, easy to use fashion. ADA compliance is provided with the options to listen to the presentation or read along as it plays. The links to furher tutorials at the end will be very helpful to students using the tutorial.
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Requrires flash player. Instructions for downloading flash are included on the title page of the tutorial.