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Citing Sources in BadgerLink Resources

Many BadgerLink resources have a citation tool, making it easy to cite sources you find and use in your research, homework, presentations, and written communications.

Consumer Reports

Video Length: 20+ min
Learn how to search for articles from Consumer Reports magazine and buying guide (Updated October 2025)

Consumer Reports: Info Sheet

Learn how to search for articles in Consumer Reports Magazine

Core Collections

Learn about using Core Collections - Children's, Middle & Junior High, and Senior Collections

EBSCO Resources: Find Publications By Title

Learn how to find a publication title in most EBSCO resources

EBSCO Resources: Find Publications by Title in EBSCO Publication Authority

Video Length: Less than 5 min
From EBSCO, a video that shows how to search and browse for publications using the EBSCO Publication Authority feature. Posted 8/14/2025.

EBSCO Resources: Info Sheet

Learn how to utilize basic search within EBSCO resources.

EBSCO Resources: Searching for Magazines

Video Length: 20+ min
Ever wonder if a magazine is available to view online through BadgerLink FOR FREE? Want to view the current edition of the National Geographic, The Atlantic, or Time Magazine without hitting a paywall? Learn the best tips and tricks to viewing magazine articles in BadgerLink resources from many popular publications.

EBSCO Resources: Searching in new EBSCOhost

Video Length: 20+ min
This tutorial demonstrates the features of the new EBSCOhost user interface, as seen when using resources such as Academic Search Premier, MasterFILE Complete, or Newspaper Source Plus.

EBSCO Resources: Using Google Classroom

Use this one-page flyer to learn how to use EBSCOhost resources with Google Classroom to share content with your students

Explora for Educators: Using Google Classroom and Google Drive

Video Length: Less than 3 min
Learn how to use Explora to find, save and distribute school library resources to your students using Google Classroom and Google Drive.

Explora for Elementary

Video Length: Less than 3 min
Learn how Elementary School users can search and browse the Explora interface, EBSCO’s search tool designed just for students in kindergarten through grade 5.

Explora for Middle & High Schools

Video Length: Less than 3 min
Learn how Middle and High School users can search and browse the Explora interface, EBSCO’s search tool designed just for students in secondary school.

Finding Book Reviews

Watch to learn how to find book reviews in trusted publications for library professionals in Library & Information Science Source. Read full text book reviews for all of your needs in collection development and readers' advisory. (Published 4/30/2025)

NoveList and NoveList K-8: Updates to Home Page

Video Length: 20+ min
This video reviews three new sections of NoveList’s home page and the role each can provide to readers’ advisory.

Points of View Reference Source

Video Length: 20+ min
This video is an overview of Points of View, an EBSCO database that presents multiple sides of an issue with a balance of rich content from all viewpoints. Points of View can help students and patrons develop persuasive arguments, better understand controversial issues, and sharpen analytical thinking skills. Key features of the database are covered and research examples for K-12 schools, colleges and universities showcased. 

Primary Sources

Video Length: Less than 5 min
Learn how to find primary sources in Newspapers.com Library Edition- World Collection & History Reference Center (created 9-27-2019, updated 11-2-2023)