Help Guides
Having problems finding what you need in the library? Do one of our online tutorials or read through one of the brochures below for some hints and tips to get your research started on the right track. If you are still having problems finding that right resource, please contact us at library@briercrest.ca or (306) 756-3252.
Video Tutorials
Searching Expanded Academic ASAP: An Online Guide
This ten-minute video will introduce you to the basics of searching the Expanded Academic ASAP database. To view this tutorial, you will require Flash software and audio.
Searching the Archibald Library Catalogue: An Online Guide
This ten-minute video will introduce you to the basics of searching the library's online catalogue. To view this tutorial, you will require Flash software and audio.
Searching the ATLA Religion Database: An Online Guide
This twelve-minute video will introduce you to the basics of searching the ATLA Religion Database. Note: The search interface for this database is being upgraded in late July, at that time the search screens will look somewhat different than in this tutorial. To view this tutorial, you will require Flash software and audio.
This brief one-and-a-half minute video shows how to renew items using the online catalogue. To view this tutorial, you will require Flash software and audio.
Brochures
Database Searching Cheat Sheet
A handy quick reference sheet for database searching tips.
This brochure will introduce searching the library's online catalogue and how to read and understand call numbers.
Finding Journal Articles in the Archibald Library
The brochure is a step-by-step guide to finding journal articles in the Archibald Library
A Guide to the ATLA Religion Database
A brief introduction to searching the largest database for articles, essays and reviews for religion, biblical studies, and theology.
This brochure will introduce to searching one of our more popular electronic databases.