computer science seminar
- 1. Seminar: Computer Science Dr. Lynn Jackson Session conducted by: Maletta Payne, M.L.I.S Emerging Technologies/ Reference Librarian John B. Cade Library Website: www.subr.edu/library INFORMATION LITERACY INSTRUCTION
- 2. Agenda • How to access the library’s website • How to access electronic resources remotely • Computer Science Databases • Database Search Strategies • How to search the e-book collections • Interlibrary Loan & Reprints Desk
- 3. Librarian Ms. Payne Emerging Technologies/Reference Librarian Office Number: (225)771-2604 Email: maletta_payne@subr.edu Schedule a Virtual Consultation Session
- 4. Library Website http://www.subr.edu/library The library’s website is the gateway to all resources and services available at John B. Cade Library. The library’s website is….
- 5. How to access the library’s databases
- 6. Directions • Go to the library’s website at: http://www.subr.edu/library • Locate FIND • Locate/Select: Databases A to Z How to access the databases from the library’s website
- 7. Databases A to Z Report Database Access Issues
- 8. page 8 Off-campus access & electronic resources
- 9. Off-Campus Access and Electronic Library Resources • Select your database • Click “Off-Campus” • You will be prompted to enter a User Name and PIN. • User Name= Banner ID # Ex. U01234567 • Pin=CHANGEME • Click “Authenticate” Contact Ms. Payne for access problems. U0123456 CHANGEME
- 10. Computer Science Databases ACADEMIC SEARCH COMPLETE COMPUTER SOURCE CQ RESEARCHER DISSERTATION ABSTRACTS (Theses & Dissertations) E-BOOKS (ACADEMIC COLLECTION) EBSCO DISCOVERY SERVICE (EDS) INFORMATION SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY ABSTRACTS (ISTA) JSTOR NEWSPAPER SOURCE SCIENCE DIRECT: COMPUTER SCIENCES SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY COLLECTION
- 12. Research Question: What is the impact of blockchain technology in education? Scenario: Your Professor asked that you find scholarly research articles, magazines and other credible resources on the research topic below.
- 15. It’s always a good idea to plan your research. Planning your research will save you time and will allow you to focus your research question.
- 17. Plan a search strategy by: 1. Determining which database(s) to search 2. Identify keywords from your research question 3. Check Subject Headings for alternative word use 4. Use Boolean Operators 5. Search database(s)
- 18. Combine keywords using Boolean Operators Boolean logic is the relationship between keywords found in your research topic. Boolean logic consists of three operators: AND, OR, NOT, Boolean Operators are used to narrow, broaden, or exclude words from your search results. Boolean Operator AND is used to narrow your search results Boolean Operator OR is used to broaden your search results Boolean Operator NOT is used to exclude words from your search results *Purpose of Boolean Operators is breaking down keywords into a strategy the database understands.
- 19. Setting-up your database search Research Question: What is the impact of blockchain technology in education? Keyword #1 blockchain technology Keyword #2 Education Identify keywords in your research topic
- 20. Another Search Strategy Subject Headings Subject Headings Databases Computer Source Science & Technology Collection Academic Search Complete = Subject Terms Subjects Subjects Strategy for finding alternative words for your keywords
- 21. Subject Headings and Databases Finding alternative words to increase search results. Keyword #1 Keyword #2
- 22. Database Search Strategies • Blockchain technology AND education • Blockchain technology education • Blockchains OR Blockchain technology AND education • Blockchains AND higher education NOT primary education • Blockchain technology AND curriculum
- 23. Setting-up a database search in Ebsco Discovery Service (EDS)
- 24. EBSCO DISCOVERY SERVICE FACTS One Interface to search Appears on the library’s website page, Databases A to Z, LibGuide page Sources include: journals, magazines, newspapers, books, and more from the library’s entire collection. Based on your results, resources needed for your research can be checked from the Source Types List.
- 25. EDS BASIC SEARCH INTERFACE
- 26. EDS BASIC SEARCH & RESULTS #1: Enter your database search strategy/Search Results
- 27. Ebsco Discovery Service Select Source types here Keywords are in BOLD Search Strategy & applied limiters Hyperlinks Hover, folder
- 28. Hyperlink Article Title Tools Tools include: Google Drive, Add to Folder, Print, Email, Cite, Export, Create Note, Permalink
- 29. Download PDF and Tools Tools
- 30. Article access & Links
- 32. ABOUT REPRINT DESKS • Access to 2500+ Springer journals including highly-accessed titles • Access to 100+ Nature journals including the flagship title Nature Reprint Desk & Ebsco Databases • Reprints Desk allows the library to access journal articles and deliver to users within 2 hours to 24 hours. • On-demand access • Provide access to articles that are not available via the library’s databases and subscriptions. *You must complete the Interlibrary Loan Registration to have access to Reprints Desk. Reprints Desk is embedded in Ebsco Discovery Service (EDS) Database and other Ebsco Databases.
- 33. This will be the USER NAME & PASSWORD to request an article from Reprints Desk.
- 34. Reprints Desks and EBSCO Databases page 34 Access articles at the point of discovery USER NAME AND PASSWORD IS YOUR INTERLIBRARY LOAN LOGIN CREDENTIALS
- 35. Redefine Search (Recommended when results are minimal) Perform Perform a broad search Try Try different search strategies Use Use less limiters Use Use another database
- 36. How to access e-books TO ACCESS THE E-BOOK COLLECTION Go to the library’s website at www.subr.edu/library Locate FIND Locate/Click E-Books
- 37. Electronic Book Collection EBSCOhost E-Book Collection Facts Contains over 200,000 electronic books covering multiple disciplines & reference titles. E-Books can be accessed on campus/remotely. You cannot print the entire book, page limit is pre-set. Over 10,000 E-Books on Computer Science. E-Books are available through Databases A to Z, and your Computer Science LibGuide.
- 38. How to search the e-book collection Step 1: Enter the subject, author, or title of the e-book in the search box.
- 39. Select a title from the results, and click on the hyperlink
- 42. Interlibrary Loan/ “Get It Now” Interlibrary Loan Service Interlibrary loan allows SU Students to request materials not available in the library’s collection through the ILL Program. You can submit a request via your Nursing LibGuide under the Request Article Tab. Interlibrary Loan is used to request books, journal articles, and more. Please allow 1-2 weeks for print book delivery. Allow 1-48 hours for electronic journals.
- 43. ILLIAD Registration • Go to the library’s website • http://www.subr.edu/library • Locate FIND • Click on Interlibrary Loan • Click FIRST TIME USER • Complete Registration
- 44. Questions
- 45. Thank You Maletta Payne,MLIS +1 225-771-2604 Maletta_payne@subr.edu www.subr.edu/library page 45