The document provides terminology and resources for conducting library research. It defines terms like abstract, call number, and Boolean operators like AND and OR. It describes how to find and access full text articles through the library catalog, databases by topic, and interlibrary loan services. It also provides information on citing sources in APA and MLA format and getting help from librarians or the writing lab.

2. Library Citations:
terminology
elements of a book, article or
Library
website
Terms
Library
Abstract:
Terminology Summary of an article
library Call Number:
terminology
Address of the book
Library

3. What are the main issues?
What kinds of
information
do you need?
Where is that information available?

4. Get Organized
Write down terms
that relate to
your subjects
Remember
synonyms
Determine vocabulary that
may be used in a database
9/16/2008

5. Narrows a search
Both terms appear in same record
AND
Terms have different meanings
example: infidelity AND culture
Broadens a search
Either term may appear in record
OR
Terms have similar meanings
example: adultery OR cheating

6. http://www.csulb.edu/library/
Databases by topic
COAST the library catalog
Research Guides

7. Getting the Article
Get It @ CSULB
Full Text
ArticleReach
HTML

8. If the record isn’t full text
Click on Get@CSULB
to determine availability

9. Get it @CSULB box pops up

10. If it says…
Look at the record and get it!

11. ArticleReach
makes getting an article as simple
as saying, "I want it!"

12. ILLIAD- interlibrary
services
If We Don’t Own It
Takes 3-5 days
Electronic Delivery!
For journal articles & books
Library password required

13. APA & MLA
Format Help
OWL Purdue Writing Guides
This page provides links to a variety of online
examples of citing in both MLA and APA styles

14. Get a Library Password
Go to Coast
https://coast.library.csulb.edu/patroninfo
Type in your name, CSULB
I.D. #, and a Password of
your choice
Confirm Password by typing
it twice more
If the screen shows your
name- it worked!
If you forgot your password call: 562 985-5512 and
get it erased so you can create a new one!

15. Librarians by Subject
request an appointment
or send email
Writers Resource Lab
Get help with writing
papers and citing
correctly
Writing Workshops