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Welcome to the Van Pelt & Opie Library!
All Michigan Tech faculty, staff and currently enrolled students have library privileges. While you may be too far away to visit our building, you still have access to the Van Pelt and Opie Library's collections and services. This guide provides you with easy access to frequently used resources for business research and also with details on the various library services available to you. See Online Services for Off-Campus Students for full access details to resources from off campus locations.
Tutorials: Getting Started with Research
These interactive tutorial videos will introduce you to the basic skills and knowledge you need to get your research started. (Note: Tutorials have video and audio components)
- Selecting Library ResourcesWhere do you even begin searching for articles, books, and other resources? Learn about the basic research resources that the library offers.
- Understanding Citations (APA style)Get a quick overview of APA style citation and begin thinking about the reasons why researchers cite.
- Searching Library DatabasesAdvanced strategies for searching databases.
- Evaluating ResourcesHow to evaluate the quality of your resources based on purpose, authority, and currency.
- Primary & Secondary SourcesExamine key differences between primary and secondary sources.
- More tutorials...Find additional tutorials on using the library catalog, reading call numbers, and renewing materials on the library website