ENG 497 Comics History: Library Search Skills
Historic newspaper resources for students in ENG 497 Comics History
Need a refresher?
Need a refresher on using the Library? Start here.
- Intro to PSU LibraryA short orientation to the building & website, great for folks who haven’t spend much time on campus
- PSU Library Website TourNeed a refresher on the library website and what the different links are? Check out this short video.
- Brainstorming KeywordsMight seem basic, but it’s a great overview of important keyword search strategies.
- From Keywords to SubjectsSuper helpful to understand subject headings, a powerful kind of controlled vocabulary used in the library catalog and databases. Useful well past your time at PSU.
- How to Use a Library DatabaseEven though the library website looks different now, this video is an excellent demonstration of features you’ll find in most search tools and how to find articles in databases.
- Using What You've Found to Find MoreSometimes the best strategy isn’t to keep trying new searches in new places, but to use what you already have to find other sources. Includes more examples of subject headings.