introduction to library research
DESCRIPTION
KEISER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. Introduction to Library Research *Navigational guide for candidates pursuing a degree in accounting. Welcome to Keiser University Library! This presentation will introduce selective database resources to assist with your degree in Accounting. LEARN HOW TO. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Introduction to Library Research
*Navigational guide for candidates pursuing a degree in accounting
![Page 2: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Welcome to Keiser University Library!
This presentation will introduce selective database resources to assist with your degree
in Accounting
![Page 3: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
LEARN HOW TO
Log in to Keiser University Library
Locate Accounting Journals
Locate APA Format Guides
Access Online Tutorials
![Page 4: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
DATABASESKeiser University has several databases for accounting research:
LIRN (Infotrac and Proquest)
EBSCOHOST /BUSINESS
This PowerPoint will provide a tutorial in searching these databases
![Page 5: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
LIRN (Library and Information Resources Network)
![Page 6: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
How to Access the Electronic Databases or
Search for a Book
First, go to the Library’s Web site and Log In.
http://kesu-verso.auto-graphics.com
![Page 7: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Username: Student ID Number (found on your Student ID card)
Password: Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
![Page 8: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Find books, magazines andDVD’s available for check-out on your
campus
![Page 9: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
CLICK LIRN for database resources (articles, journals magazines, multimedia)
![Page 10: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
InfoTrac
Click Here to search INFOTRAC
Click Here to search
PROQUEST
![Page 11: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
CLICK HEREAccess Business and Company Resource Center and search for accounting firms/companies.
Access Business Index ASAP for accounting journal articles
INFOTRAC
![Page 12: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
INFOTRAC
CLICK HERE
Scroll down and access General Business File ASAP for accounting journals, publication resources
![Page 13: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Searching INFOTRAC
Let’s search for accounting companies in the INFOTRAC database:
Business & Company Resource Center
![Page 14: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Let’s search for an accounting firm/company! Type accounting in the Quick Search bar.
![Page 15: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Your search results:
98 accounting companies
![Page 16: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Let’s search for an accounting article! Don’t forget to select “Article Search”
![Page 17: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Don’t forget to search for articles in the INFOTRAC databases:
Business Index ASAP General Business ASAP
![Page 18: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Now let’s search for articles in PROQUEST!
![Page 19: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
These three database modules will provide accounting articles
![Page 20: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
VERY SPECIFIC SEARCH
Business ethicsaccountants
CLICK FOR ADDITIONAL TOPICS
![Page 21: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Now let’s search for articles in EBSCOHOSTBusiness Source Complete
![Page 22: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
EBSCO Host
![Page 23: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
CLICK HERE
![Page 24: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
This is a very broad search! How many articles do you
think we will find?
![Page 25: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Click here for the article as it was printed in the
journal
Title of article
APA info
(author, journal, publication date)
72185 results!
![Page 26: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
WOW! 72,185 results!
Let’s narrow our search by utilizing specific search terms
![Page 27: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Specific Search Terms:Accounting
EthicsArthur Andersen
![Page 28: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
The following slides will provide additional information on contacting Keiser University Campus Librarians and other sources for information services including APA format.
![Page 29: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
APA FORMAT HELP!
![Page 30: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
ONLINE TUTORIAL HELP!
![Page 31: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
LIBRARIANS FOR YOU!
CAMPUS LIBRARIANS
If you have any questions regarding library materials, searching strategies, database usage, or any other research related question, please ask for assistance from your campus library staff.
ASK A LIBRARIAN SERVICE
If you need assistance outside of campus open hours, you may pose your question to Ask a Librarian, by going to this Web site:
http://www.askalibrarian.org/
Librarians from public libraries, academic institutions, and specialty libraries in Florida volunteer to answer questions asked by the general public through this service. Librarians on duty at any given time may or may not have access to the electronic resources you need help with, but will most likely be able to look up factual information for you.
![Page 32: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Keiser University Campus Library Locations
Daytona Beach Branch: (386) 274-5060Ft. Lauderdale Branch: (954) 776-4456 (Main Library)Jacksonville Branch: (904) 296-3440Kendall Branch: (305) 596-2226Lakeland Branch: (863) 701-7789Melbourne Branch: (321) 409-4800Orlando Branch: (407) 273-5800Pembroke Pines Branch: (954) 431-4300Port St. Lucie Branch: (772) 398-9990Sarasota Branch: (941) 907-3900Tallahassee Branch: (850) 906-9494Tampa Branch: (813) 885-4900West Palm Beach Branch: (561) 471-6000
![Page 33: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Ask a Librarian.com
Ask a Librarian provides Florida residents with live virtual reference services via local library customized web sites from
10 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday (EST)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday (EST)
An e-mail form is available to patrons 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
![Page 34: Introduction to Library Research](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062409/56814fdc550346895dbda3ee/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
CONCLUSION
This concludes the Accounting PowerPoint.
Our goal is to help you in achieve success in your research.
Please contact us for assistance.