For Students
What do I need to do to fullfill the library requirements for my First-Year Writing course?
1. Take the Library audio tour and online test found (on Blackboard).
2. Take the SMART tutorial and complete online assignments (on Blackboard).
3. Attend two library sessions with your class during class time (These are scheduled by your instructor)
How do I take the Library Audio Tour?
The Library tour takes 40 minutes and will familiarize you with the location of library resources, including the reference desks.
You can take the tour:
1. On CD, available in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) on Level 4 of the library.
2. As an MP3 file, available at http://lib.byu.edu/sites/instruction/first-year-writing/library-audio-tour/
How do I access the SMART Library Tutorial?
The tutorial teaches you how to conduct efficient library research and how to use the computer research tools here at BYU. It takes 1½ -2 hours to complete. Your teacher will give you the specifcs of when you should complete each part of the tutorial.
To Take the tutorial:
1. Log into Blackboard using your Route Y Net ID and Password.
2. Under “My Courses,” click on the “Library Research Skills” course.
3. Click the “SMART Tutorial” button. Or you can access it directly at http://net.lib.byu.edu/tutorial/smart/
How do I access the tests for the Library Audio Tour?
1. Log into Blackboard using your Route Y Net ID and Password.
2. Under “My Courses,” click the “Library Research Skills” course.
3. Click the “Audio Tour Test” button.
How do I get help before/after my Library Sessions?
The library is designed to provide research help to you throughout your entire college career. The following are some ways to get further research help.
1. Open Research Labs – Receive help from a trained Library TA on research assignments
- Tues-Thurs, 6-9 p.m., 2232 HBLL
- Tues-Thurs, 12-4 p.m., Learning Commons, Level 3
2. Reference Desks
Several reference desks are located throughout the library. Student and full-time employees staff these desks and are there to answer your questions. Most desks specialize in certain topic areas. To see the desk most related to your assignment click here.
3. Step-by-Step Guides
These guides take you “step-by-step” through the research process on a certain topic and inform of resources available to complete each step. These guides review a lot of the same material that was covered in your library sessions.