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
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
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….
How to access the library’s databases
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
Databases A to Z Report Database Access Issues
page 8 Off-campus access & electronic resources
Off-Campus Access and Electronic Library Resources Select your database Click “Off-Campus” You will be prompted to enter a U ser Name and PIN. User Name= Banner ID # Ex. U01234567 Pin=CHANGEME Click “Authenticate” Contact Ms. Payne for access problems. U0123456 CHANGEME
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.
Database Search Strategies
Search Strategy Sheet
Plan a search strategy by: Determining which database(s) to search Identify keywords from your research question Check Subject Headings for alternative word use Use Boolean Operators Search database(s)
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.
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
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
Subject Headings and Databases Finding alternative words to increase search results. Keyword #1 Keyword #2
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
Setting-up a database search in Ebsco Discovery Service (EDS)
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 .
EDS BASIC SEARCH INTERFACE
EDS BASIC SEARCH & RESULTS #1: Enter your database search strategy/Search Results
Ebsco Discovery Service Select Source types here Keywords are in BOLD Search Strategy & applied limiters Hyperlinks Hover, folder
Hyperlink Article Title Tools Tools include: Google Drive, Add to Folder, Print, Email, Cite, Export, Create Note, Permalink
Download PDF and Tools Tools
Article access & Links
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 .
This will be the USER NAME & PASSWORD to request an article from Reprints Desk.
Reprints Desks and EBSCO Databases page 34 Access articles at the point of discovery USER NAME AND PASSWORD IS YOUR INTERLIBRARY LOAN LOGIN CREDENTIALS
Redefine Search (Recommended when results are minimal)
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
Electronic Book Collection
How to search the e-book collection Step 1: Enter the subject, author, or title of the e-book in the search box.
Select a title from the results, and click on the hyperlink
Interlibrary Loan Service
Interlibrary Loan/ “Get It Now”
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