This document provides an overview of strategies and sources for locating engineering information. It discusses brainstorming product ideas, beginning internet searches on Google, and searching proprietary databases the library subscribes to for books, journals, patents, and vendor catalogs. These sources can help with identifying existing products, terminology, companies, markets, and pricing manufacturing costs. The document recommends starting with broad searches and refining using controlled vocabularies. It also provides tips on using library resources like interlibrary loans and guidance on the economics of information.
This document provides an overview of research strategies and resources available at the Heterick Memorial Library. It introduces library staff and their contact information. The library offers over 400,000 items in its catalog, access to 20 million items through OhioLink, and over 260 databases. The document outlines the seven steps of the research process and provides guidance on developing search strategies, evaluating sources, and managing references. Key resources covered include the library catalog, databases, interlibrary loan, and RefWorks.
This document provides an overview and orientation for using the library resources at Ohio Northern University. It introduces the librarians and their areas of focus, describes the libraries and collections available, and explains how to search the catalog and databases to find books, articles, and other materials. It also covers checking out items, renewals, fines, and citing sources to avoid plagiarism. The goal is to welcome new students and provide essential information on utilizing the full range of library services and conducting research.
This document provides an introduction to research resources for civil engineering students at the Library Resource Centre. It outlines how to perform searches using relevant keywords and subject terms, find different resource types like journals, newspapers and websites, and properly cite sources using the IEEE citation style. Students are encouraged to use the discovery search tool on the LRC website as a starting point and consult subject guides for additional databases. The presentation emphasizes the importance of balanced research across various source types and revising searches using different terms to refine results. Help is available at the LRC service desk, by email, phone or instant messaging.
This document provides an overview of resources and research strategies for students presented by two librarians at Ohio Northern University. It introduces the library catalog and databases available for finding books, articles, and other materials. Key steps in the research process are outlined, including developing topics, searching catalogs and databases, evaluating sources, and citing materials. Concept mapping and annotated bibliographies are also discussed as research tools.
One of the main ideas of research is to study what others have published and form your own opinions. When you quote people -- or even when you summarize or paraphrase information found in books, articles, or Web pages -- you must acknowledge the original author.
This document provides an overview of library resources and services available to civil engineering students at Ohio Northern University. It introduces the library staff and their contact information. It describes personal research consultations that are available by appointment. It also provides details on the library catalogs, databases, research guides, citations styles and more that students can use to support their coursework and research. Key resources highlighted include the POLAR catalog, OhioLink, engineering databases, and RefWorks.
The document provides an overview of resources and services available at the Heterick Memorial Library, including print and electronic materials, databases for finding articles, and assistance from librarians. It outlines the basic research process of developing topics, finding background information, identifying appropriate tools and resources, and evaluating findings. Hands-on examples are provided of searching the library catalog and databases to locate different types of information.
This document provides an overview of research strategies and resources available at the Heterick Memorial Library. It introduces library staff and their contact information. The library offers over 400,000 items in its catalog, access to 20 million items through OhioLink, and over 260 databases. The document outlines the seven steps of the research process and provides guidance on developing search strategies, evaluating sources, and managing references. Key resources covered include the library catalog, databases, interlibrary loan, and RefWorks.
This document provides an overview and orientation for using the library resources at Ohio Northern University. It introduces the librarians and their areas of focus, describes the libraries and collections available, and explains how to search the catalog and databases to find books, articles, and other materials. It also covers checking out items, renewals, fines, and citing sources to avoid plagiarism. The goal is to welcome new students and provide essential information on utilizing the full range of library services and conducting research.
This document provides an introduction to research resources for civil engineering students at the Library Resource Centre. It outlines how to perform searches using relevant keywords and subject terms, find different resource types like journals, newspapers and websites, and properly cite sources using the IEEE citation style. Students are encouraged to use the discovery search tool on the LRC website as a starting point and consult subject guides for additional databases. The presentation emphasizes the importance of balanced research across various source types and revising searches using different terms to refine results. Help is available at the LRC service desk, by email, phone or instant messaging.
This document provides an overview of resources and research strategies for students presented by two librarians at Ohio Northern University. It introduces the library catalog and databases available for finding books, articles, and other materials. Key steps in the research process are outlined, including developing topics, searching catalogs and databases, evaluating sources, and citing materials. Concept mapping and annotated bibliographies are also discussed as research tools.
One of the main ideas of research is to study what others have published and form your own opinions. When you quote people -- or even when you summarize or paraphrase information found in books, articles, or Web pages -- you must acknowledge the original author.
This document provides an overview of library resources and services available to civil engineering students at Ohio Northern University. It introduces the library staff and their contact information. It describes personal research consultations that are available by appointment. It also provides details on the library catalogs, databases, research guides, citations styles and more that students can use to support their coursework and research. Key resources highlighted include the POLAR catalog, OhioLink, engineering databases, and RefWorks.
The document provides an overview of resources and services available at the Heterick Memorial Library, including print and electronic materials, databases for finding articles, and assistance from librarians. It outlines the basic research process of developing topics, finding background information, identifying appropriate tools and resources, and evaluating findings. Hands-on examples are provided of searching the library catalog and databases to locate different types of information.
This document provides an overview of library resources and services available at Ohio Northern University. It introduces the library staff and their contact information. It describes personal research consultations that are available by appointment. It also gives an overview of the libraries on campus, catalogs to access materials, databases for articles, interlibrary loans, citations managers, and plagiarism policies. Key resources covered include the POLAR catalog, OhioLink, journal databases, and RefWorks.
This document provides an overview and orientation for using the library resources at Ohio Northern University. It introduces the librarians and their contact information. It describes personal research consultations that are available by appointment. It outlines the libraries on campus, catalogs for finding books and media, databases for articles, interlibrary loans, and citation styles. Tips are provided for effective research strategies.
This document provides an overview of resources and services available at the Heterick Memorial Library for civil engineering students. It introduces the library staff and their contact information. It describes the library catalogs, databases, and resources available for finding books, articles, and other materials. Tips are provided for evaluating sources, managing citations, and conducting effective research. The goal is to help new civil engineering students navigate the library and research process.
This document provides an overview of library resources and research strategies for writing an annotated bibliography. It discusses developing a research topic and concept map, using library catalogs and databases to find books and journal articles, evaluating internet sources, managing citations with RefWorks, and getting research assistance from librarians. Key resources covered include the library catalog, OhioLink, general and subject-specific databases, and RefWorks.
This document provides an overview of an information literacy class. It discusses what information literacy is, including the ability to determine needed information, access and evaluate sources, and use information ethically. It outlines resources available on the library website like OneSearch, databases, and LibGuides. It also covers developing search strategies, using search techniques like Boolean operators and truncation, evaluating information sources, and citing sources using MLA style. The goal is for students to learn lifelong independent research skills.
This document provides an overview of library resources available through Clayton State University. It describes LibGuides which contain tutorials, guides, and pathfinders for research. It also outlines strategies for effective searching, including using Boolean operators and subject headings. Additionally, it discusses evaluating the quality of resources and avoiding plagiarism. The document serves as a guide for students on how to utilize the library and its databases and electronic resources for research.
Heterick Memorial Library offers numerous resources to students including over 400,000 items in its catalog, access to 20 million items through OhioLink, and 260 databases. The library instruction covers a seven step research process including developing a topic, finding background information, using catalogs and databases to find books, periodicals, and websites. Key databases recommended are Academic Search Complete for multi-disciplinary research and America History and Life for historical topics. Students are shown how to effectively search, evaluate sources, and cite their work.
This document provides an overview of a library research seminar for honors students. It introduces the library staff, resources available, and outlines a seven step research process. This includes developing topics, finding background information, using catalogs to find books and media, evaluating internet resources, using databases to find articles, evaluating sources, and citing sources properly. The seminar will cover constructing research strategies, concept mapping, navigating databases and evaluating web resources to help students improve their research skills.
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This document provides an overview of research strategies and resources available at Ohio Northern University's Heterick Memorial Library. It discusses the seven steps of the research process, including developing a topic and thesis statement, background research, using library catalogs and databases to find books and articles, and citing sources. The document describes the library's collections and services, how to search the online catalog and databases, and tools for managing references like RefWorks.
This document provides an overview of research resources and processes available through the Heterick Memorial Library at Ohio Northern University. It introduces library staff contacts and hours. It then outlines the seven steps of the research process, including developing a topic, finding background information, using catalogs and databases to find books, media, and articles, evaluating sources, and citing sources. Specific databases, catalogs, and tools for each step are described.
This document provides an overview of research strategies and resources available at Ohio Northern University's Heterick Memorial Library. It discusses constructing a research strategy, finding books and media using the library catalog POLAR and OhioLINK, evaluating internet and database resources, and managing citations using RefWorks. Key resources covered include the library catalog, databases, reference sources, and the research guides.
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This document provides an overview of strategies and sources for locating information needed for engineering endeavors, including developing search strategies, locating books, journal articles, patents, and pricing information. It discusses databases, journals, and other resources available through the library, and tips for effectively searching and choosing the most relevant sources. Examples are given of existing products that were inspired by other innovations.
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This document provides an overview of resources and services available at the Heterick Memorial Library for civil engineering students. It introduces the library staff and their contact information. It describes the library catalogs, databases, and resources available for finding books, articles, and other materials. Tips are provided for evaluating sources, managing citations, and conducting effective research. The goal is to help new civil engineering students navigate the library and research process.
This document provides an overview of library resources and research strategies for writing an annotated bibliography. It discusses developing a research topic and concept map, using library catalogs and databases to find books and journal articles, evaluating internet sources, managing citations with RefWorks, and getting research assistance from librarians. Key resources covered include the library catalog, OhioLink, general and subject-specific databases, and RefWorks.
This document provides an overview of an information literacy class. It discusses what information literacy is, including the ability to determine needed information, access and evaluate sources, and use information ethically. It outlines resources available on the library website like OneSearch, databases, and LibGuides. It also covers developing search strategies, using search techniques like Boolean operators and truncation, evaluating information sources, and citing sources using MLA style. The goal is for students to learn lifelong independent research skills.
This document provides an overview of library resources available through Clayton State University. It describes LibGuides which contain tutorials, guides, and pathfinders for research. It also outlines strategies for effective searching, including using Boolean operators and subject headings. Additionally, it discusses evaluating the quality of resources and avoiding plagiarism. The document serves as a guide for students on how to utilize the library and its databases and electronic resources for research.
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This document provides an overview of a library research seminar for honors students. It introduces the library staff, resources available, and outlines a seven step research process. This includes developing topics, finding background information, using catalogs to find books and media, evaluating internet resources, using databases to find articles, evaluating sources, and citing sources properly. The seminar will cover constructing research strategies, concept mapping, navigating databases and evaluating web resources to help students improve their research skills.
How to do things with metadata: From rights statements to speech acts.Richard Urban
This document discusses metadata rights statements from the perspective of speech act theory. It analyzes a sample of 488 unique rights statements from the Digital Public Library of America and codes them according to Searle's taxonomy of speech acts. The majority were coded as assertives (199) or directives (272) regarding copyright and usage permissions. Other speech acts identified include one commissive and one expressive statement. Non-speech acts (130) were also present. The analysis suggests rights statements communicate different types of speech acts and exploring how to automatically classify them could help improve metadata quality.
This document provides an overview of research strategies and resources available at Ohio Northern University's Heterick Memorial Library. It discusses the seven steps of the research process, including developing a topic and thesis statement, background research, using library catalogs and databases to find books and articles, and citing sources. The document describes the library's collections and services, how to search the online catalog and databases, and tools for managing references like RefWorks.
This document provides an overview of research resources and processes available through the Heterick Memorial Library at Ohio Northern University. It introduces library staff contacts and hours. It then outlines the seven steps of the research process, including developing a topic, finding background information, using catalogs and databases to find books, media, and articles, evaluating sources, and citing sources. Specific databases, catalogs, and tools for each step are described.
This document provides an overview of research strategies and resources available at Ohio Northern University's Heterick Memorial Library. It discusses constructing a research strategy, finding books and media using the library catalog POLAR and OhioLINK, evaluating internet and database resources, and managing citations using RefWorks. Key resources covered include the library catalog, databases, reference sources, and the research guides.
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Doing college level research using Google can provide primary sources, secondary analyses, and some peer-reviewed articles on a topic like Edward Drinker Cope. However, using Google alone has limitations - it may lack access to current full-text scholarly works and tools to easily export citations. For the most comprehensive research, students should supplement Google with resources available through their academic library, like ebooks, periodicals, and citation management software.
This document provides an introduction to using library resources at Langston University. It outlines how to search the library catalog to find books, use databases like Academic Search Premier to find journal articles, and properly cite sources using styles like APA or MLA. Assistance from a librarian is available for locating materials, using interlibrary loan, or for additional help.
This document provides guidance on using library databases such as ProQuest and JSTOR to research topics and find scholarly journal articles and other sources. It outlines how to develop keywords from a topic, search databases effectively using Boolean logic and filters, collect and save search results, and get help from a librarian if needed. Databases contain peer-reviewed sources not available elsewhere and can save time compared to general web searches. Tips are provided on refining searches, choosing file formats, and excluding book reviews from JSTOR results.
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This document provides a step-by-step guide for legal researchers on how to conduct library research. It outlines choosing a topic and keywords, selecting appropriate research tools and databases, constructing search strategies, running searches, obtaining citation information, accessing full texts, and evaluating sources. Key databases for legal research include Westlaw Next, LexisNexis Academic, and HeinOnline. The guide stresses developing a focused research question and using subject headings and cited references to expand searches.
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This document provides an overview of strategies and sources for locating information needed for engineering endeavors, including developing search strategies, locating books, journal articles, patents, and pricing information. It discusses databases, journals, and other resources available through the library, and tips for effectively searching and choosing the most relevant sources. Examples are given of existing products that were inspired by other innovations.
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1) Developing efficient search strategies and skills can help produce literature reviews faster and to a higher standard. This includes using consistent structured approaches and alerting services.
2) Including sources from a broad range of information, including less familiar ones, can improve the quality of a literature review.
3) Different types of information sources - such as journals, books, technical data, standards, patents, and official publications - are useful for various purposes like research developments, overviews, facts/figures, accepted methodologies, innovations, and government information.
4) Effective
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1. Developing efficient literature search strategies and keeping track of progress.
2. The types of information sources available, including journals, books, patents, and web resources.
3. Techniques for defining topics, generating search terms, and using Boolean operators and other search methods to effectively search databases.
Information Seeking Behaviour of Engineering ResearchersRebecca
1. The document discusses the information seeking behaviors of engineering researchers, including their primary sources of information like scientific journals and databases.
2. It describes why researchers search for information, such as keeping up with developments, finding solutions to problems, and writing papers and proposals.
3. The document outlines some of the key ways researchers use information, such as keeping up with progress in their field, solving lab problems, and constructing lecture materials. It emphasizes the importance of online access to full-text papers and journals.
Information Seeking Behaviour of Engineering Researchers
2012 fall eng 185
1. Strategies and Sources for
Locating Engineering
Information
Elizabeth Cheney
Science & Engineering Library
echeneyl@library.ucla.edu
Art of Engineering Endeavors/ Engr. 185W
October 12, 2012
2. Introduction
How to save time while looking for:
Books
Journal articles
Patents
Pricing information in vendor catalogs
3. Brainstorming with group
n Possible products
- Similar existing products you can research
and build upon, develop new applications
for?
– Terminology and vocabulary of the industry
– Corporate players in the industry
– Sense of the market for the product
5. Researchers at UC Berkeley studied African Rainbow
lizards in building the “Tailbot”
6. Cat ears that respond to brainwaves by Neurowear
company
7. Beginning your search
n Just Google It
– Gather vocabulary / lingo
– Identify companies & key people
– Design ideas
– Materials ideas
– Explore the market / consumers
Remember ¾ of the internet is comprised of commercial or
entertainment sites
8. Other places to begin
For some products, an overview article from a newspaper,
an encyclopedia, or a trade journal may be useful
– Wikipedia
– Reference Universe (online encyclopedias)
– Business Source Complete (for trade journals)
– Lexis-Nexis (for newspaper articles)
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12. Searching the Internet
Google searches a billion webpages
The Invisible Web is 500 times bigger
13. Searching the Internet
Google
Books, journals
$$ and databases
that cost $$$$$
Proprietary databases; e.g.,
Government
Travelocity; LA Times; Content you will only have
websites; access to if you pay or the library
Weather.com; Eddie Bauer e.g.,Patent pays
office; NASA;
Bureau of the
Census
14. What does the library pay for?
Books – Including many electronic items
UCLA Library Catalog
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20. To request materials from other libraries
In Worldcat (and article databases), look for
In Melvyl (and databases), look for
When not in either of these databases go to
the Interlibrary Loan form
– Request an item using a UC blank form:
– Book Request Form: this form can also be used to
request videos, dissertations, scores, etc.
– Article Request Form
– Book Chapter Request Form
It takes 3-10 days, so order items early!
27. The Library also pays for journals
Elsevier Taylor and Francis
Springer IEEE
Wiley IET
SIAM ASCE
ACM Sage
ASME
28. Side note:
Economics of Information
STEM journals and databases = cost of
your firstborn child
Library pays now, you or your employer
will have to pay later
29. Looking for journal articles
Compendex (All engineering disciplines)
Inspec (Electrical engineering, computer
science, physics, applied physics)
IEEE Xplore (mostly EE)
Web of Knowledge (Interdisciplinary)
PubMed (some bioengineering/biotechnology)
Aerospace and High Technology
Academic Search Complete (Interdisciplinary)
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32. What do you get?
Databases Journal
Powerful search Credibility of author
functionality Reputation of journal
Quality controls on content Links to articles cited in
Indexing to improve bibliographies
searching
The articles you cite
Abstracting to improve
improve the credibility of
efficiency
your article
Links to full-text
33. What else do you get?
Reliable information – articles have
been reviewed by the authors’ peers
Unbiased information – typically
academic journals aren’t trying to sell
you anything
Detailed, subject-specific information
Links to additional information in
bibliographies or through database tools
34. Choosing a Database
Not all databases are created equal
Differ by subjects and years covered
Different types of resources
Multidisciplinary vs. specialized
35. Using Databases:
Refining Your Search
Search for “artificial intelligence” – too
many results
Search for “robotics” and “problem
solving” – too few results
36. Using Databases:
Basic Search Strategy
Start with keyword (natural language)
searches
Find a relevant article
Find the subject terms assigned to that
article
Search using the controlled vocabulary
Use the search refinement features of
each database
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41. Patents
Patents - No Cost Searching Web Sites
European Patent Office
Patents, U.S. (Google)
USPTO (US Patent and Trademark Office) Database
Searches front page information in US patent starting from 1790.
FreepatentsOnline
DEPATISnet information
SurfIP
International Patent Offices
Patent Information Users Group (PIUG)
US Patent and Trademark Office
http://www.scitopia.org
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46. Vendor catalogs –
to price out costs of manufacturing
Aldrich Catalog Search
Allied Electronics
Ben Meadows Company
DesignInfo - Searchable Engineering Catalogs on the Net
Digi-Key Electronic Components
Edmund Scientific
Global Spec
Grainger catalog
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
Mouser Electronics
Newark Electronics, Catalog Distributor of Electronic Components
Rutland Tool & Supply Co., Inc.
Sigma Catalog Search
Building Materials by McGraw-Hill Sweets
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
tile.net/vendors
49. Need help –
Ask a Librarian
echeneyl@library.ucla.edu
(310)825-3398
IM: cheneyucla
SEL Reference Desk
8270 Boelter Hall
10-12, 1-5, Mon - Fri
Editor's Notes
Today we’ll be talking about: locating books, locating journal articles, locating patents, l. pricing information in vendor catalogs. - Many listed resources on the libguide (guides.library.ucla.edu/eng185), so don’t worry about writing everything down.
Can get here bytyping in http://guides.library.ucla.edu/eng185
Can also find related topics in this way (see also: robotics: military applications).
So, in addition to books and e-books (which we’ve discussed so far), the library also…. You can search for a journal TITLE (like Research & Development) through the catalog, but for individual articles, use these databases or publisher websites.
Here’s one place to start when looking for journal articles: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/sel/...you can also take advantage of the links on the SEL website for good places to look for journal articles/conference papers. Or if you know the name of a good journal, just search for the title.
So you access these journals through databases or sometimes through websites for the society that publishes the journal. Best accessed through library website. So, what are some of the things you think you get w/ databases that you don’t get with Google?
- Can find databases under Search and Find>>>Databases. Can search by name of database, or browse by title or subject of database. - Compendex (again, for all engineering disciplines)…controlled vocab allows you to narrow down search results. Can also play around with the thesaurus button at the top to find the exact term you want.
Pubmed(bioengineering/biotechnology)…options for finding related articles.
Same with search results from Web of Knowledge (interdisciplinary) – see options for finding similar items?Also, notice tools at top for citing, e-mailing record to yourself, etc.Even though the interfaces for most databases look a little different, you’ll find that most of them have options like “view related records” and viewing the references if you look around a bit. Again, use UC e-links for tracking down copies of articles once you’ve identified one…Everyone know about the VPN/proxy server for remote access?
Search and Find tab>>>>Locate Article from your Citation
So, now that we’ve discussed finding books and articles, we’ll talk about looking for patents. Here’s a list of useful websites for finding these (same as on Patents tab of libguide). We’ll be taking a look at the U.S. Patent and Trade Office database, just to give you an idea.
Just like with journal databases, can combine searches for specificity (“beverage container” and “thermal”). Searches everything from 1976 to last week. Less detailed info available for older patents. Can also refine search on results screen.
Page for individual patent w/ identifying information. Image av. At the top.
Can scroll down for a more detailed description. Ok, any questions about patents?- For the most recent patents, you can search the Electronic Office Gazette website.
We also have a libguide devoted to patents – check it out for more information (url on libguide for 185)
Another important resource: vendor catalogs (also listed on the libguide for this class). Vendor catalogs can help you find out what companies manufacture or supply the components for your invention, the quantities and sizes in which they are sold, and what they will cost. You may also find out how long it takes to supply the component parts.
For instance: Grainger vendor catalog. Useful for many different product categories: electrical, hardware, raw materials, safety, test instruments, etc. Options at left to narrow your search by product category, brand, price, etc. “More info” option provides you with technical specifications like materials used, standards applying to the item, test conditions, etc. Similar options for other vendor catalogs.
Consult the libguide for a review of what we’ve gone over today, broken down by tab at the top. You can find this Powerpoint under the Home tab.
Can also use the instant messaging boxes on the libguide or the Ask a Librarian links at the top of the library webpage. Any questions? Thanks!