This 22 minute film is designed to introduce basic search strategies using the EUREKA computer catalog, InfoTrac, and other indexes at the University Library, California State University Sacramento.
A student (Eric) has a research assignment and a case of library anxiety. This film follow's Eric's journey towards becoming familiar with search strategies used in library research.
EUREKA is the computer catalog for books. This film instructs viewers in how to use EUREKA to find the books they need. A discussion on the importance of narrowing down search topics is also given.
InfoTrac is the computer catalog used for periodicals.
An introduction to reference sources available in the library is also given in this film.