Library Instruction: Tutorials
From basic library skills to in-depth explorations of information literacy, we offer a variety of self-paced and interactive tutorials. Each tutorial comes with a certificate of completion that students can upload to Canvas if you’d like to assign these as homework. Note: certificates will look different depending on the tutorial. To use the persistent link, please copy the link in the tutorial title that starts with https://libguides. We recommend you choose the tutorials most applicable to your students’ research and embed them when appropriate for your class. If you’re not sure what would be best, we’d love to meet with you! Or send us an email: undergrads@unm.libanswers.com.
Before diving into scholarly sources like peer-reviewed articles, get a solid overview of your topic by using background information.
Feel more confident about navigating the physical book shelves in order to plan a visit to browse with curiosity and purpose.
Part 2: 30 Min
Use this tactic to see how sources are connected and find even more research on a topic.
Knowing how to cite sources is important but can be challenging. Luckily, there are tools to help you create citations.
Your research assignments likely ask you to find credible or authoritative information. This reflective tutorial asks you to build on your own experiences and understanding of authority: Who are my authorities? How is authority developed? You will also learn a simple technique to evaluate online information.
This tutorial explores common information formats used in college-level research, including tips to help you evaluate information. It also walks you through the process of using a research database, developing keywords, finding a source, and citing it.
Use the library website to find books for your research.
Coming August 29th, 2025
Coming August 18th, 2025
Want to explore UNM's library buildings? We have audio tours for each library: Zimmerman, Fine Arts & Design, and Centennial Science & Engineering. Just pick up a map, scan the QR code, and start exploring. The tours will introduce you to library space and services as you hear stories from fellow students, find the perfect study spot, and perhaps discover the best view on campus!
Fine Arts: 20 Min
Centennial: 30 Min
Learn about the three libraries on campus and what spaces are available in each.
This tutorial will introduce you to the UNM Libraries website and show you how to find books, articles, study spaces, and research help. You’ll learn how to use the main search bar, navigate library tools, and access support when you need it.
Coming August 18th, 2025
Learn the ins and outs of scholarly articles, including what kind of information you can expect to find in them, how they are structured, and how to read them strategically to save time and build understanding.
What is a database? And how do you use it for research? Develop keywords for your search, find information using databases, and use the common features and functions of popular databases.
Coming August 18th, 2025
Not all sources are created for the same purpose or through the same process. Understanding how and why a source was made can help you choose the best kind of evidence for your assignment.
Coming August 18th, 2025
This tutorial provides an overview of Zotero to help you get started using the bibliographic manager tool. Zotero is free and open-source bibliographic management software to manage bibliographic data and related research materials.
