1. Instructional Leadership
Library Tips
Trisha Prevett, MLIS
Reference Librarian

2. 24/7 Support
• Alvin Sherman Library Guides
www.nova.campusguides.com/summerconference
www.nova.campusguides.com/applied_diss
www.nova.campusguides.com/apa
• Also at library’s homepage under “Tutorials”
tab & on ASL Blackboard

3. Topics?
• Electronic Journals

4. Books & E-Books NovaCat

5. Specialized Resources
• Dictionaries, Encyclopedias databases

6. Statistical Sources
• Think government, federal & state websites
• Associations & Accrediting bodies who might
gather data

7. Statistical Data in NSU Databases

8. Specialized Newsletters, Listservs
& Twitter

9. Recommended Databases
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7.
ERIC Thesaurus
Education Source
ProQuest Education Journals
PsycINFO produced by APA
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
MARPS, Practicums & Applied Dissertations

10. Search Strategies
1. Identify major concepts of research
Training teachers for new curriculum
implementation
2. List/concept map synonyms & related terms
Concept 1
Concept 2
Concept 3
curriculum implementation
Teacher education
standards
OR
OR
OR
Instructional materials
Competency based teacher
education
OR
national standards
OR
AND
AND
OR
Teaching methods
Knowledge base for teaching
Academic standards
OR
OR
OR
National competency tests

11. www.eric.ed.gov
3. Use the ERIC thesaurus

12. ProQuest ERIC

13. Different Databases = Different
Terms
• Subject terms can differ between databases
• National Competency Tests- ERIC
• National Competency-Based Educational Tests
-Education Source
• Minimum Competency Tests- PsycINFO

14. Constructing the Search
• Remember Boolean operators AND OR NOT
• AND connects terms NARROWING the search
• OR looks for either term BROADENING the
search (useful for synonyms)
• NOT eliminates a term from appearing

15. Questions?
• More searching tips & tricks in Lit Review
Workshop
Individual Library Research Appointments
Mon., July 15, 3:15pm-10pm
Tues., July 16, 8pm - 10pm
Wed., July 17, 1:30pm - 10pm