Database resources for biological sciences 2014
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This document provides an overview and instructions for accessing biological sciences databases through the University of Cape Town (UCT) Libraries. It describes how to search databases like Scopus and EBSCOhost Waters and Oceans Worldwide to find journal articles, set up email alerts, and export references to RefWorks. Tips are provided for searching effectively using Boolean operators and truncation. Interlibrary loans are also mentioned as a way to request items not available at UCT. The goal is to help students and researchers efficiently conduct literature searches in the biological sciences.
Database resources for biological sciences 2014
- 1. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2014 Database resources for Biological Sciences PRESENTED BY JEN EIDELMAN UCT LIBRARIES 2014 E-mail: jen.eidelman@uct.ac.za Telephone: 021 650 2773 Please contact me for individual and/or group research consultations or for any library queries. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons AttributionNonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
- 2. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2014 - Database resources Where do I find the Databases? Access from the library page: http://www.lib.uct.ac.za Search & Find Databases A-Z OR Research Help SUBJECT GUIDE Biological Science Click on the tab: Databases – finding articles in journals http://libguides.lib.uct.ac.za/biological-science-databases SCOPUS / WEB OF SCIENCE / WATERS & OCEANS WORLDWIDE Export references to RefWorks http://libguides.lib.uct.ac.za/refworks Keeping up to date : Current Awareness; Alerting services http://libguides.lib.uct.ac.za/sci-tech-uptodate Interlibrary Loans http://www.lib.uct.ac.za/services/interlibrary-loans/
- 3. WHERE TO START? - Subject Guide On the Library Web Page: http://www.lib.uct.ac.za This is where you will find a link to your Subject Guide:
- 4. LINK TO SUBJECT GUIDES This is your subject guide: http://libguides.lib.uct.ac.za/biological-science
- 5. Databases for Biological Science http://libguides.lib.uct.ac.za/biological-science-databases
- 6. Database searching Remember to think carefully about your search terms and use the following search operators (Boolean operators) to limit and refine your search: • • • AND to find records containing all terms OR to find records containing any of the terms NOT to exclude records containing certain words from your search
- 7. Databases: SCOPUS You do not have to sign in to use these databases, but if you register you can create your own profile, save searches and create alerts.
- 8. Databases: SCOPUS • Search for articles using search terms in the search boxes • Add more search boxes if you like • Change the date range if you want to limit your search
- 9. Databases: SCOPUS • 30 documents found • Refine results on left of page • Read the full text or click on SFX to see availability at UCT • Save your search (search can be re-run in ‘Settings’) • Set Alert
- 10. Databases: SCOPUS – SFX explained The SFX screen will tell you if the article is available in full text or not. It also tells you in which database the article is indexed. In this case it is available from DOAJ and from PubMed Central. Click on the GO button to get the full text.
- 11. Databases: SCOPUS • Set a search Alert to your mailbox
- 12. Databases: SCOPUS • Find saved searches in ‘Settings’ • Manage Alerts etc.
- 13. Databases: SCOPUS • Export selected article(s) to a Bibliographic Manager e.g. RefWorks
- 14. Databases: SCOPUS • Click on the Refworks direct export link • Click Export • Exports bibliographic details to RefWorks
- 15. Direct Import to RefWorks The RefWorks login screen will open if you have not logged in previously
- 16. Direct Import to RefWorks
- 17. Databases: SCOPUS • Find an author
- 18. Databases: SCOPUS • Click on the hyperlink to view documents
- 19. Databases: SCOPUS • Find more help using the tutorials/videos offered in the Scopus Database
- 20. Change drop down menu to topic Change timespan to limit your search to specific years
- 21. Choose how to sort the results of your search Refine results of search here
- 22. Click on FULL TEXT and then SFX
- 23. SFX will tell you if the article is available in full text or not. The full text is available from ScienceDirect Click on the GO button. There is also a link here to the library catalogue (ALEPH) if you want to see if the print version is available.
- 24. Click on Download PDF to get the full text.
- 25. Save the article to your computer
- 26. Tick the box. Export the information (bibliographic details) to RefWorks
- 31. Click on the ‘Search History’ tab And then click on ‘Save History’ Give your search a name Click ‘Save’
- 32. Click on ‘My Tools’ and then ‘Saved Searches and Alerts’ to see all your saved searches
- 34. Databases: Waters and Oceans Worldwide - EBSCOHOST Click on ‘Sign in’ to register .
- 35. Databases: Waters and Oceans Worldwide - EBSCOHOST If you create a personalised account you can save searches , create alerts and more.
- 36. Databases: Waters and Oceans Worldwide - EBSCOHOST You are logged in to your account – see the ‘MY’ banner on the EBSCOHost logo. Choose ‘Advanced Search’ to start
- 37. Databases: Waters and Oceans Worldwide - EBSCOHOST Search tips: • Use the OR operator to broaden your search and to find similar concepts • The use of truncation: Truncation is represented by an asterisk (*). To use truncation, enter the root of a search term and replace the ending with an *. EBSCOhost finds all forms of that word. For example, type comput* to find the words computer or computing.
- 38. Databases: Waters and Oceans Worldwide - EBSCOHOST You can refine your search here. Use the slide ruler to choose the date range and then click ‘Update’ Check the box for different types of material
- 39. Databases: Waters and Oceans Worldwide - EBSCOHOST There is a drop-down menu of the different search fields. For example you can search by ‘Taxonomic names’
- 40. Databases: Waters and Oceans Worldwide - EBSCOHOST Click on the HELP button for more information about this database and to get help with searching.
- 42. Databases: Waters and Oceans Worldwide - EBSCOHOST There are many databases hosted on the EBSCO platform. Click on ‘Choose Database’ to see a list of all the databases.
- 43. Databases: EBSCOHOST You may choose to search in any of these databases by checking the box and then click OK.
- 44. INTERLIBRARY LOANS http://www.lib.uct.ac.za/services/interlibrary-loans/ You can request items that are not available at UCT via UCT Libraries Interlibrary Loans Department.