These videos and others on our YouTube channel can help you find electronic items that might normally be found in print. They can also help you use essential library services you've always relied on (e.g., Interlibrary Loan, research appointments with a librarian).

Have a tip to share that might benefit others? A suggestion for a new video? Please let us know at rclconsult@library.rochester.edu.

 

Available videos

Finding primary source material online

This tutorial provides suggestions on how to find primary source materials online. Led by a University of Rochester librarian, it shows how to find online historical items in Rochester's library databases, as well as through Google. 

Locating hard-to-findjournal articles online

This video spotlights a few additional strategies for accessing that hard-to-find journal article in electronic full-text.

Using Kanopy to stream videos & movies at the University of Rochester

This tutorial explains how to access the Kanopy database in order to stream movies and videos. The video provides step-by-step instructions on logging onto Kanopy through the Rochester libraries, searching and browsing for materials, and requesting materials. 

Finding ebooks in Rochester's libraries

This tutorial explains how to find and access ebooks in the University of Rochester's library collection, including tips on how to search for ebooks by topic and how to access the library's discipline-specific ebook collections.

How to find a book in the Rush Rhees Library stacks

Led by a University of Rochester librarian, this tutorial shows tips (and a little bit of Rush Rhees Library history)  on how to understand and navigate the stacks to find the books you're looking for.

 

For additional videos, please visit the #RCLatHome playlist on YouTube.