What are Business LibGuides?

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This tutorial will explain

• what Butler University LibGuides are,
• how to access Business LibGuides through the library website, and
• how to navigate through LibGuides to find and use research resources.

You should see the Library website on the right side of the screen, while the tutorial stays up on the left side of the screen.

Click the arrows below to navigate through this tutorial. You can also use the "contents" box at the top of this rectangle to navigate among different parts of the tutorial.

What are Business LibGuides?

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Business LibGuides are online research guides.  They are your one-stop connection to high-quality business resources selected by Butler's Business Librarians.

LibGuides are available on many popular business research topics, and they may also be customized for Butler business courses.

What are Business LibGuides?

3 of 3As you begin research at Butler, you'll find LibGuides extremely helpful.  They will

• save you time by directing you to relevant library databases and resources,
• give you tips and tricks for business research, and
• link you to Butler librarians, who are available for further assistance.

Accessing LibGuides

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The screen to the right shows the Library website.  You should see several research resources in the Quick Links box, as pictured below. 

In the Quick Links box on the screen to the right, click on "LibGuides."

Accessing LibGuides

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You should now see a listing of LibGuides that are available at Butler University.  Note that you can browse LibGuides under these categories:

• All Guides
• By Subject
• By Type (includes Course Guides)
• By Owner (name of the Librarian who created the guide).

To begin exploring the LibGuides on business subjects, click on Business on the screen to the right.

Navigating LibGuides

1 of 3Two of the most popular LibGuides for business students are Company Research and Industry Research.

Click on the link for the Company Research LibGuide.

Navigating LibGuides

2 of 3The first page of a LibGuide gives you general information about the guide.  If a LibGuide was created for a course, the first page may include links to your assignment or other handouts provided by your professor.

The tabs across the top of the LibGuide help you navigate through the pages of the guide.  Try clicking now on the tabs of the Company Research LibGuide to move through different pages.

Navigating LibGuides

3 of 3Notice that each LibGuide page has boxes.  Within the boxes, you will see links to documents, websites, databases, or other research resources.

Click on the LibGuide tab that would take you to resources for research on private companies. 

Help with LibGuides

1 of 2If you need help while you are using a LibGuide, your Butler Business Librarians are just a click away!

Click on the LibGuide tab for Contact Business Librarian to find your librarian's contact information.  You can email questions to your librarians or even chat with them directly through the LibGuide.

Help with LibGuides

2 of 2If you need further assistance with LibGuides, please contact your Butler Business Librarians or visit the Library's website.

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