1. ELTEP
Library Induction
Peter Coyne - Information Adviser
Falmer Library
2. Aim of this session...
Help...
• improve awareness of resources
• make your searching less frustrating
• improve work / save time
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4. Why use what when???
Books Overview, history, theories
Journals Up to date info. Also look at specific issues
Internet Official info (e.g. government policy)
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5. Books...
• 20 books at any time
• Renew online
• Extended Library Service
• ebooks
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6. Databases...
“I want to search across a wide range of
journals to see what’s available on a
specific subject”
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7. Database Details
Databases...(2)
Linguistics and Language Includes over 1,500 journal titles, with
approx ½ million articles covering all aspects
Behaviour Abstracts of linguistics and language. Dates from
1973 to present.
Excellent coverage of learning, motivation,
PsycInfo behaviour.
One of the primary sources for
Communication & Mass communication research, with a strong focus
Media Complete on language and linguistics. Over 500
journal titles going back as far as 1915.
Very strong language focus, with over 80
JSTOR journals providing articles dating back
through the 20th century to present.
Covers all aspects of the humanities,
British Humanities Index including language. Good general source
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of information, offeringServices Presentation
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8. Tips for better searching...
• Use Advanced Searching
• Specify where you want the terms to occur
• Remember synonyms
• Sort by relevance where appropriate
• Build in new terms
• Look at references where possible
• Use truncation
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9. Useful Information
• Opening Hours
• Borrow up to 20 books
• Return your books to any UoB library
• Book a study room for group work
• Photocopy
• Use the Computer Poolroom until midnight
