Tutorials

A Virtual Orientation to the Norris Medical Library

This self-paced tutorial will introduce health sciences students, staff, and faculty to Norris Medical Library and USC Libraries resources and services.

A Virtual Orientation to the USC Libraries

This general orientation is designed to help introduce students, staff, and faculty to the resources, services, and spaces available through the USC Libraries.

Developing Keywords

Strong keywords are the foundation of every successful search. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to identify strong keywords, refine your search strategy, and use alternative keywords to explore different perspectives.


Documenting a Search

Documenting a replicatable search is required for systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and other bibliographic research. Learn the basics of search documentation.

Ebooks in AccessMedicine

Learn to find health sciences ebooks and information in AccessMedicine.

Ebooks in ClinicalKey

Learn to find health sciences ebooks and information in ClinicalKey.

Ebooks in R2 Library

Learn to find health sciences ebooks and information in R2 Library.

Ebooks in Stat!Ref

Learn to find health sciences ebooks and information in Stat!Ref.

Find Articles by Title

Have an article title and need to find the full text in the USC Libraries' online collections? Find out how.

Find Ebooks and Print Books

Find ebooks and print books in the USC Libraries catalog and access full-text.

Find Journals

Search or browse for a journal in the USC Libraries catalog and access full-text.

Find Research Instruments in Instrument Databases

Learn to locate reliable and validated research instruments in instrument databases, such as Mental Measurements Yearbook, PsycTESTS, and Health and Psychosocial Instruments.