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The Quick Guide to Searching in the CAT (PDF) provides comprehensive information on using the CAT and finding the information you need.

Savvy Searching in the CAT (PDF) is a one-page guide that will help you refine your search to get better results.

If you are looking for research materials organized by subject area or course, click on the Guides by Subject or Course below.

• Research Guides by Subject
• Research Guides by Course

Choose the guides below when looking for instructions on using specific University Libraries resources.

• Education Resources Online
• ProQuest Quick Start Guide
• Using Cambridge Scientific Abstracts Databases
• Basic
• Expert
  
• Using ERL Web SPIRS Databases 
• NetLibrary Guide 

Choose these guides for help with citing your sources.

• APA Quick Citation Guide
• MLA Quick Citation Guide

Quick Tips from Library Learning Services

• Word and Powerpoint 2007 Quick Tips

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