mccp 7012 effective literature searching 2015-2016
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Effective Literature Searching
MCCP 7012 – Mandatory Common Core Program26/27 October 2015
HKBU LibraryAngela Wong and Chloe Lei
Use library and online search tools to discover and obtain relevant literature for research
Identify strategies for maintaining current awareness in your field
Understand library services that support your research needs
By the end of the session, you should be able to…
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1. Who we are and What we do2. Locating Library Materials3. Locating journal articles and other published literature4. Citing & Referencing5. Keeping up to date6. Other Library Services
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Who we are & What we do
Part 1
HKBU Library
1.2 M print books2,700 print journals
1.2 M e-books64,000 e-journals300+ online databases
On the bookshelves
In digital format
High quality
collection
Teaching Support such as workshops on information skills and research tools
Research Support such as Research Guides and one-on-one Consultation Service
Borrowing & Returning services such as Inter-branch Book Transfer and Online Renewal/Hold
TimelyServic
es Resources beyond HKBU such as HKALL and Interlibrary Loan
Facilities for
different needs
Quiet individual study space
Collaborative Learning Space(Learning Commons coming
in Dec 2015)
Printing/Photocopying/Scanning
Laptop loaningRoom Booking
HelpfulLibraria
ns• A team of library professionals
who are also subject liaison librarians
Locating Library Materials
Part 2
One Search:HKBU
Discovery Service
HKBU Library Classic
Catalogue
World Library
Catalogue
HKALL: HK
Academic Library Link Catalogue
Known item search
How can I locate
this book?
How can I identify books
written by this author?
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A Glance at the Result List
Topic overview from reference sources such as
Credo Reference, and Encyclopedia Britannica
Online.
Searches holdings of other libraries
Bring back digital resources you can access immediately
Includes only high-quality scholarly sources
Limits your results by various criteria
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A Glance at a Single Item
A permanent link that you can easily copy
Direct link to electronic full text
Quick citation generator
Click to save to a temporary folder for export, email, and print
HKBU Library Classic Catalogue
Good for: • Searching by title
(books / journals / databases)
• Discovering relevant titles by Subject Heading
Limitations: • No access to
individual articles & book chapters
Subject access to discover other relevant titles
HKALL (Hong Kong Academic Library Link) catalogue
WorldCatSeeing who has what, globally
Locating journal articles and other published
literature
Part 3
Browse Library’s Subject Databases
They allow more precise and in-depth searching
within a specific discipline
Browse Library’s Subject Databases
Your liaison librarian in that specific subject
Detailed description for each database
Library Links in Google Scholar
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Library Links in Google Scholar
Why? To give you access to full-text of
articles licensed by the Library
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Appropriate Use of E-Resources
Improper use of e-resources may result in the
suspension/termination of access for the entire
university community!
• No sharing of ID/Password• No excessive/systematic
downloading
Citing & ReferencingPart 4
Use other people’s words and/or ideas without acknowledgement, whether intentionally or unintentionally
Remember to cite your sources in proper citation format:
-Put a direct quote in quotation marks-Paraphrase or summarize an idea using your
own words
Be sure to cite tables, figures and images as well as words!!
What is Plagiarism & How to avoid it?
Why Cite?
Library’s Research Guide on Citing Sources: http://
hkbu.libguides.com/citation
Ethics of attribution (otherwise it is plagiarism!)
Cycle of scholarly communication: building on each other’s work
Guide other scholars to useful resources
Helps with accuracy and consistency in your paper
• A research workflow manager• Accessible across devices• Read and annotate on the go• Sharing and collaboration
Introduction to Mendeley Workshops:
7pm – 8pm, 4 Nov 20153:30pm – 4:30pm, 5 Nov 2015
Reference & Citation Tools
Software that checks your work against internet sites, library resources (books, journals, etc.), and past student papers held in its database
Generates an “Originality Report” showing how much text-matching is found, e.g. 35%
Can view what text is found to be “unoriginal” to determine if a citation is needed or if better paraphrasing is required
Turnitin
Turnitin – Originality Report
Keeping up to datePart 5
Set up Database/Research Alerts
In ProQuest
Set up Database/Research Alerts
In EBSCOhost
RSS feeds are available from a variety of sources
Library’s Monthly New Title List OneSearch Library databases Scholarly blogs
Set up RSS Feeds
Tools such as Feedly, can help organize your RSS
feeds
Tracking an individual article’s citation count
Locating new sources citing the original article
Using citation databases such as Web of Science and Scopus
Citation Tracking
Discover the Latest Research
Browse key journals in your field and explore the latest content
Integration with tools such as Dropbox and Mendeley for easy export
Available on the Web, iOS, and Android devices
Library’s Guide on Browzine: http://hkbu.libguides.com/
browzine
ORCID
Library’s Guide on ORCID: http://hkbu.libguides.com/orcid
ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributer ID)
A unique and persistent identifier for researchers to connect with their research outputs
A hub that facilitates the integration of the different parts of the scholarly communication infrastructure
Ensure you are correctly credited for your scholarly works and researches
Other library servicesPart 6
HKALLBorrow books from other 7 UGC libraries
Resources beyond HKBU Library
Interlibrary Loan Unlimited articles
Resources beyond HKBU Library
JULAC Library Card• Access to other 7 local university libraries• Online application is required
Resources beyond HKBU Library
Research Consultation
Service Research Consultations One-on-one individualized consultation Assistance with resources, search
strategy, citation management, and more Make an appointment via Library website
Get in Touch with a Librarian!
(20 weeks) x 200 books * Loan period will be shorted if the item is recalled
(7 days) x 30 items
SCML AML CML
24-Hour Hotline : 3411-7199
http://library.hkbu.edu.hk/
Lending
• Library circulation counter• Campus book drops
Return
My Library Account
Ask for Help
Postgraduates loan rule:
Inter-branch Book Paging
Session 1 – Monday, 26 Oct PMhttps://goo.gl/xeAqMe
Session 2 – Tuesday, 27 Oct AMhttps://goo.gl/U1f0Jn
Session 3 – Tuesday, 27 Oct PMhttps://goo.gl/0LcUkp
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