The Engineering Library has prepared video tutorials for you while you are away from UI campus.

Engineering Library Overview (Prepared by Kari Kozak, Head, Lichtenberger Engineering Library)

Remote Access with Engineering Library  (Prepared by Kari Kozak, Head, Lichtenberger Engineering Library)

Checking Out Tools

Library Material Pickup and Delivery

Search Strategies  (Prepared by Kari Kozak, Head, Lichtenberger Engineering Library)

 

Evaluating Information  (Prepared by Kari Kozak, Head, Lichtenberger Engineering Library)

 

Standard: Guides and Regulations for Designing and Testing

From medical devices to concrete in walkways, standards are part of our everyday life.  This workshop will allow you to gain an introduction to standards and specifications. You will learn about standard that are both government mandated as well as voluntary.  The library provides access to over 100,000 standards including ASTM, ISO, ADA, NFPA (Fluid), and the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. Prepared by Kari Kozak, Head, Lichtenberger Engineering Library.

Tutorial / Slides

 

Patents: What are these things?

Explore the hidden resources of patents.  About 85% of the technical information in patents is found nowhere else.  This workshop will feature a basic introduction to what a patent is, the various types of patents in existence, and how to complete patents searches. In addition to providing inventor exclusive rights to products they produce, patents also give great detailed information on certain products and methods. Prepared by Kari Kozak, Head, Lichtenberger Engineering Library.

Tutorial / Slides

 

Creating Citations Quickly & Easily with Endnote (Prepared by Marina Zhang)

EndNote desktop tutorial / Handout

EndNote basic tutorial / Handout

Comprehensive Literature Reviews  (Prepared by Marina Zhang) / Slides

Scholarly Metrics (Prepared by Marina Zhang) / Slides

Searching InfoHawk+ (Prepared by Dan Gall)