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  1. University of South Florida Libraries
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  4. Library Skills for All Students
  5. Lib Skills: New Students
  • About this guide
  • Lib Skills: New Students
    • Connecting from Off Campus
    • Searching with Quicksearch
    • Getting HELP
    • Locating Subject & Course Guides
    • Avoiding Plagiarism
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    • Citing Your Sources
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Library Skills for All Students

If you have not used the USF Libraries or if you need a refresher, this information is for you.

Library Skills for New Students

Learning to use the library efficiently and effectively will save you time, cut down on your frustration and help you ACE the job!  Here are some of the skills you need to get started with using the USF Libraries:

  • Connecting from Off-Campus
  • Using the new USF Libraries Quicksearch
  • Getting HELP
  • Locating Subject & Course Guides
  • Avoiding Plagiarism
  • Citing Your Sources
  • Finding Books on the Shelf

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