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Primo Video Tutorials: Additional Video Tutorials

This guide includes video tutorials to help students use Primo to locate items.

Virtual Browse in Primo

Did you know you can virtually browse the shelves on your computer or mobile device before you come into the library? You can! This video shows you how. 

Searching for Journals in Primo

Do you need to use a particular scholarly journal or magazine for a research project, or just for personal use? The Journal Search feature in Primo lets you see what periodicals the library has in print and access to via scholarly databases.

Using Primo's Login Features

Logging in to Primo allows students to save searches, renew their borrowed materials, and more. Watch the video below to learn more. 

Locating Books Via Resource Sharing

Is there a book you need for a research project, or just to read for enjoyment, that the CGCC library does not own? You can get it through Resource Sharing. This video shows you how.

Primo Advanced Search

The Advanced Search feature in Primo lets you search for audiobooks, DVDs, articles, and more. The video below shows you how. 

Locating Book Citations in Primo

Need a citation for a print or ebook that you used in your research? This brief tutorial will show you how to locate a citation. This also applies to any articles you locate in Primo. 

Requesting Articles Via Resource Sharing

Did you find an article that is ideal for your research project but the full text is not available on any of CGCC's databases? Watch the following video to see how we can get it for you via resource sharing. (Note that resource sharing is only available for CGCC students, faculty, and staff).