UPDATE (5/20/26 @ 7:30am AZ time):
The GCU Library's updated version of LopeCat, the library’s online catalog, is live! For more details on what has changed, visit the What's New Guide .
GCU Library Tutorials: Library Tutorials
The GCU Library Team has created the following tutorials to assist you with your research needs. You can view the videos on this page or click the title to view on a standalone page.
Introduction to the GCU Library
For a web based tour of the GCU Library resources and services, view the tour on the guide.
GCU Library Walkthrough
The Walkthrough is an overview of the GCU Library, Library services, and basic skills such as searching for articles or books.
You can also view the individual parts of the Walkthrough Tutorial:
- Segment 5 is in the process of being updated. Please check back soon for an updated version!
Empirical Articles
The Empirical Articles tutorial is a more detailed look at finding empirical articles.
Evaluating Digital Sources
The Evaluating Digital Sources Tutorial gives instructions on how to evaluate sources you find online outside the GCU Library's resources.
- Evaluating Digital Sources Tutorial This link opens in a new windowView the tutorial on the Student Success Center.
GCU Library Recorded Webinars
View previously recorded webinars below.
- CWV-101 Webinar This link opens in a new windowThis recording is in the process of being updated. Please check back soon for an updated version!
- Education Resources Webinar This link opens in a new windowThis recording is in the process of being updated. Please check back soon for an updated version!
Additional Tutorials
- Plagiarism TutorialThe Plagiarism Tutorial explains what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.
- Writing in APA 7th Edition TutorialWriting in APA 7th Edition provides and overview of how to use the template and basic rules for citations.
- GCU Technical SupportVisit the support website for how-to guides. Click 'Need Help?' to access chat help options.
- GCU Technical Support Microsoft Office FAQGCU Technical Support also has tutorials for using Microsoft Office software.
- Student Success Center New Student ResourcesThese tutorials include the online classroom, the student portal, as well as study skills, reading strategies, and more!
Library Webinars
Library Webinars
Need help navigating library resources?
View the schedule & sign up for a Library Webinar!
Topics include:
- GCU Library Introduction
- Computer Basics for Research Success
- Business Resources
- UNV-104
- CWV 101
- Doctoral Research
- Education Resources
- Introduction to Citation Analysis
- Introduction to Ebooks
- Nursing & Health Sciences Resources
- RefWorks
- Theology Resources
- APA Citing and Formatting
- GCU Library for Faculty
Webinar Calendar
One-on-one Walkthroughs
Contact the Library to schedule an individual walkthrough
Library Research Guides
Need to find additional resources? The GCU Librarians have prepared guides to assist you with finding information on many topics.
