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Boolean searching is a way to combine the concepts in your topic so that you can search a journal database or other electronic resource.

Information literacy can be defined as information literacy as the ability to determine the extent of information needed; access the needed information effectively and efficiently; evaluate information and its sources critically; incorporate selected information into one's knowledge base; use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose; and understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally.

A simplified guide to documenting sources correctly.

This guide will help you to start thinking about the research process, especially as it relates to using AU Library's resources, and resources on the Web. This guide also provides links to other tutorials that the Library has created, found in the "Other Resources" box on the left side of the page, and each page also contains research tips that relate to each topic. A bibliography of resources for you to use to find out more information about the research process, writing a paper, and citing resources accurately can be found on the Bibliography tab.

A free self-test for your computer literacy and math skills.

References to student friendly sites for skills development

The main source of Remedial Math assistance to AU students.

A typical AU student is often someone who works either full-time or part-time, is raising a family, and taking AU courses part-time. Many students find it challenging to juggle all these activities especially trying to combine effective study time while having children underfoot. The strategies on this website come from students who are parents.

Many students experience some pre-exam jitters. Mild nervousness can motivate you to do your best. However, exam anxiety is different from typical nervousness. Learn how to put all that energy to use.

The WAY you read your textbook determines, to a large extent, what you get out of it.

 Some of the most basic skills for succeeding at university.

 Handy tips for juggling work, school and home.