Searchpath

Searchpath will help you learn to find and critically evaluate information sources. By increasing your information literacy skills, you can more effectively search, select, and evaluate those sources. This tutorial will prepare you to explore and research the online world. Use the links below to begin using Searchpath.

First Time Users

Return Users (choose a module)

To navigate through this tutorial, please use the "back" and "next" links at the end of each page. Under the "back and next" links there is a navigation bar with links that take you to the contents of the module, the module choice page, a glossary of terms, an input form, and some help pages.

First time users, If you are using this tutorial from home, the next screen will tell you which browsers you should be using to view this tutorial, as well as which plugins you need to view the tutorial properly. If you are using this tutorial on an Orradre Library computer, you're all set!

If you have any questions about Searchpath or need any help, please e-mail Gail Gradowski or Monica Smith. Or you can call the Orradre Library reference desk at (408)554-4658.

Searchpath was originally developed by the Western Michigan University Library. Orradre Library has adapted it for use by Santa Clara University students, staff and faculty. Some of the original content has been changed to reflect these adaptations.

Original Searchpath material © 2001-2002 by the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University. Searchpath incorporates material from TILT, a tutorial developed by the Digital Information Literacy Office for the University of Texas System Digital Library, © 1998-2002. This material may be reproduced, distributed, or incorporated only subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Seachpath Open Publication License.

Resources for Librarians and Educators, Credits.

Revised: 08/29/2003