tiffany falcão distance and instructional library services [email protected] (800) 541-6682 ext....
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Tiffany Falcão
Distance and Instructional Library Services
(800) 541-6682 ext. 4574
Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information TechnologyCenter
Where is the library located online?
http://www.nova.edu/library/main
Select Alvin Sherman Library
Opening Screen of the Alvin Sherman Library
Library Services
Reference Service 1-800- 541-6682 ext. 4613954- [email protected]
Document Delivery1-800- 541-6682 ext. 4602 954- [email protected]
Document Delivery http://www.nova.edu/library/serv/docdel/ddrequest.html
Library Versus ‘The Internet’
Internet Advantages:•Easy to use Yahoo or Google•Requires no special software•Lots of informationDisadvantages:• It is not regulated• Sources may be outdated, inaccurate, or unreliable•Time consuming•Requires practice•No support
Library Advantages:•Reliable –many sources are pre-selected and screened for authority, accuracy, and content.•Citations and articles are available•Free access as NSU students to millions of dollars worth of subscription only databases•Time saving •Reference Desk SupportDisadvantages:•Requires a little practice.•Requires this presentation
Novacat Library Catalog
Hmm..So That’s howwe get to Novacat….
Use Novacat to find books, journals, videos, and more.
Novacat Library Catalog
Databases
Find citations forjournal articles and/or some full text articles.
To get to the
databases select ElectronicResources and thenselect Databases.
Next…
1. Choose NSU Patrons
2. Log-in
3. Browse
We have selected to browse the subject listof Education Database. The list shows databases related to Education including...
1. Education Index Retrospective - WilsonWeb 2. ERIC (CSA) - Cambridge Scientific Abstracts. 3. ERIC (FS) - FirstSearch (OCLC) 4. ERIC Database and Thesaurus - Public Web site 5. Expanded Academic ASAP - Gale Group/InfoTrac 6. Library Literature & Information Science Full Text - WilsonWeb 7. MARPs, Practicums, and Applied Dissertations - NSU 8. Mental Measurements Yearbook - SilverPlatter (Ovid) 9. ProQuest Research Library - ProQuest Direct 10. Wilson Education Full Text - WilsonWeb
ERIC - FIRSTSEARCH
ERIC - CSA ERIC – Public Web Site
Using ERIC
Journal articles - assigned an Accession number beginning with EJ followed by 6-digits. i.e. EJ234763
Eric contains two categories of information:
Non-Journal materials - assigned an Accession number beginning with ED followed by 6-digits. i.e. EDJ234764
Eric Search Results
Using WilsonWeb Education Full Text
Enter your terms in the boxes provided
ClickStart
WilsonWeb Education Full Text search results
Click on the blue or red icon to view the document.
Using ProQuest Research Library
Research Library
Note the name of the ProQuestdatabase you are searching.
ProQuest Resarch Library search results
Quick Questions
Q:How can you get an article if it is not available in the full text format?
A: Order it from Document Delivery.
Tip:If you can’t remember try calling a Reference Librarian for help or look in your green manual on page 9-12.
Quick Questions
Q:What is the best database for research in Education?
A: ERIC
Tip:If you can’t remember try calling a Reference Librarian for help.
Quick Questions
Q: Name two databases where we can find citations and journal articles online?
A: Wilson Web Education Full Text and Proquest Research Library.
Tip:If you can’t remember try calling a Reference Librarian for help.
Quick Questions
Q:Did you enjoy learning about the library today?
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The End. Thank you for attending.