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  1. University of South Florida Libraries
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  4. Library Skills for All Students
  5. Lib Skills: Finding Information
  • About this guide
  • Lib Skills: New StudentsToggle Dropdown
    • Connecting from Off Campus
    • Searching with Quicksearch
    • Getting HELP
    • Locating Subject & Course Guides
    • Avoiding Plagiarism
    • Plagiarism and ChatGPT
    • Citing Your Sources
    • Finding Books & Reading Call Numbers
  • LibSkills: AdvancedToggle Dropdown
    • Advanced Searching Tips
    • Using Controlled Vocabulary
    • Publishing Help & Resources
    • Copyright & Permissions This link opens in a new window
    • Citation Management This link opens in a new window
    • Locating Dissertations This link opens in a new window
  • Lib Skills: Finding Information
    • Basic Searching: USF Libraries Catalog
    • Advanced Searching: USF Libraries Catalog
    • Accessing and Searching Databases
    • Borrowing Materials not Owned by USF Libraries
  • Instructor Resources

Library Skills for All Students

LibSkills for Finding Information

Here are a few more library skills that will advance you to the next step and enable you to find the best materials for your project:

  • USF Libraries Catalog: Basic Searching
  • USF Libraries Catalog: Advanced Searching
  • Accessing and Searching Databases
  • Borrowing Materials not Owned by the USF Libraries

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