Kentucky Virtual Library

How to Use KYVL Resources

Each section below contains a selection of quick reference sheets, powerpoints and video tutorials to help you use all the resources available through the Kentucky Virtual Library. These tools may be used for personal reference or to train others. If you need further assistance after viewing a tutorial, please contact a KYVL staff member via our Ask a Question form or visit our Training page for information about upcoming sessions.

• KYVL Website Tutorials (click to expand)(click to collapse)

  KYVL for Kids Research Portal - PDF|Word

• MetaLib Tutorials (click to expand)(click to collapse)

  Getting Started with MetaLib - PDF

  Using the Quick Search Module - PDF|Video

  Using the Find Database Module - PDF|Video

  Using the CrossSearch Module - PDF|Video

  Using the Results List and My Folder Tool - Video

• EBSCO Tutorials (click to expand)(click to collapse)

  Introduction to EBSCOhost - Flash| PowerPoint

  Basic Searching for Academic Libraries - Flash| PowerPoint

  Basic Searching for Public Libraries - Flash| PowerPoint

  Basic Searching for K12 School Libraries - Flash| PowerPoint| Interactive Quiz

  Advanced Search with Guided Style - Flash| PowerPoint| Interactive Quiz

  Visual Search - Flash| PowerPoint| Interactive Quiz

  Searchasaurus - Flash| PowerPoint

  Kids Search Interface - Flash| PowerPoint| Interactive Quiz

  Student Research Center - Flash| PowerPoint| Interactive Quiz

  NoveList Tour - Flash

  NoveList: Author Searching - Flash

  NoveList: Series Searching - Flash

  CINAHL with Full Text: Basic Searching - Flash| PowerPoint

  CINAHL with Full Text: Advanced Searching Techniques - Flash| PowerPoint

• Grolier Online Tutorials (click to expand)(click to collapse)

  Grolier Online Tutorial - Flash

  User’s Guide - HTML

  Grolier Online: Activities for Students - HTML

• ProQuest Tutorials (click to expand)(click to collapse)

  ProQuest Platform User Guide - PDF