Introduction to library_resources
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This document provides an introduction to library resources at the University Library, including how to search and navigate the library homepage, LibGuides, databases, and catalog. It outlines basic and advanced search techniques using keywords, subjects, authors, and Boolean operators. Features of the library catalog and databases are described, such as limiting searches by date, format, and location. Contact information is provided for research assistance.
Introduction to library_resources
- 1. INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY RESOURCES NINA WILSON, MLIS VIRTUAL SERVICES COORDINATOR AND EDUCATION LIAISON 1
- 3. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH IN EDUCATION LIBGUIDE 3
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- 5. WAYS TO SEARCH • Author – person, organization • Title – books, series, documents • Keywords – titles, notes, names, subjects • Subject – LC subject headings* • LC/ Library of Congress Call Number 5
- 6. HOW TO SEARCH • Broad (Education) • Medium ( Middles Grades Education) • Precise (Teaching Eighth Grade Science) • Advanced search- will allow you to shorten your search 6
- 7. BASIC BOOLEAN SEARCH OPERATORS Basic Boolean Search Operators – AND • Using AND narrows a search by combining terms; it will retrieve documents that use both the search terms you specify, as in this example: Education AND Maryland Basic Boolean Search Operators – OR • Using OR broadens a search to include results that contain either of the words you type in. • OR is a good tool to use when there are several common spellings, as in this example: Disability OR Handicap Basic Boolean Search Operators – NOT • Using NOT will narrow a search by excluding certain search terms. • NOT retrieves documents that contain one, but not the other, as in the example: Black NOT African American 7
- 8. LIMIT SEARCH OPERATORS YEAR of publication : • After (year) and Before (year) MATERIAL TYPE • eBook, DVD, Full Text LANGUAGE • English, French, Spanish PUBLISHER • McGraw – Hill WHERE item is located: • (Which Library) Sort results by YEAR (2010 to oldest copy) 8
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- 10. UNDERSTANDING WORLDCAT WorldCat lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world. • Create a Free Account • Searches (print resources, DVD’s, Journals, CD’s, etc.) • Search by: • Subject • Keyword • Author • LC number • Title 10
- 11. FEATURES OF WORLDCAT • Find a copy in a library – Searches local and other libraries for item. • Buy it – Searches vendors so you can purchase. • Details – All information about item (ex. ISBN, title, description, Content, etc) • Reviews – You can write review • Tags – Add subject keywords • Similar items – Subjects that are close to search item 11
- 13. DATABASES 13
- 14. REFWORKS 14
- 15. CONTACT INFORMATION 15 Nina Wilson, MLIS Founders Library Room 346 202.806.7432 office nina.i.wilson@howard.edu Yahoo ID: ninawilson.mlis GoogleTalk ID: nina.wilson.mlis Skype ID: nina.wilson7 Windows Live ID: nina.wilson2011