This document provides an overview of library skills and resources for a BSc in Veterinary Nursing. It discusses different types of information sources like books, websites, journals, and newspapers. It also covers how to use library search tools like Summon to find information on topics related to animal welfare, nursing models, and care plans. Students learn how to search keywords, evaluate sources, and request books from the library catalog. The document aims to equip students with skills to effectively search and utilize various information resources for their course assignments.

1. Essential
Library Skills
BSc Veterinary Nursing October 2015

2. Today we are going to cover...
• Different types of resources for your studies
• Using your online reading lists, personal e-
textbook and the library catalogue
• Using Summon to search for information
• Your library subject guide and online referencing
guide (Cite Them Right)

3. Thinking about resources

4. Types of information
Task 1:
1. Each group will be given a pack of cards
2. The cards contain the names of 5 different
resources
3. Match together the correct: Resource Type +
Definition+ “Good for” + “Not so good for”
Time: 5 mins

5. Books
What are they:
A written or printed work of fiction or fact.
May be electronic.
Good for:
Clear overview
Not so good for:
Up to date information

6. Web pages
What are they:
An information resource which can be
easily created by anyone on any topic.
Electronic.
Good for:
Very up to date information
Not so good for:
Accurate and reliable
information

7. Newspapers
What are they:
A regular publication containing current events,
informative articles, diverse features and
advertising.
May be electronic.
Good for:
Daily information
Not so good for:
Balanced and well researched information

8. Journals
What are they:
A regular publication containing
articles on a particular academic
subject.
Presents new research.
Good for:
Latest research,
critically reviewed by experts
Not so good for:
Broad overview of a subject

9. Popular (trade) journal
What are they:
A regular publication containing new
products plus information for a business
sector.
Good for:
Latest product news.
Not so good for:
Detailed and objective
reports.

10. Preparation task…
• Which types of resources will you need to use
for your VET1605 assignment?
• Are there other types of information we
haven’t mentioned?

11. VET1605
“You should prepare one case report of no more than 1000 words.
The following module outcomes must be addressed in order to pass this piece of work:
• Summarise codes of practice and legislation in relation to protection of animal interests.
• Identify factors affecting health of patients and describe basic clinical assessment and
management of animals.
• Discuss and utilise models of nursing and apply principles of the nursing process.
A stray 12 month old cross breed is brought to the surgery seemingly suffering from neglect and
malnourishment.
• Outline the key legislation that is relevant to this case
• Describe which of the five freedoms have not been met in this case and how.
• Discuss the animal welfare organisations that would be fundamental to the recovery and re-
homing of this dog.
• Select a model of care suitable for use in nursing this patient and explain the rationale for
your choice.
• Discuss the nursing process in relation to this case.
• Complete and submit a simulated nursing care plan and discuss the key points arising from
this plan.”

12. Starting your search

13. Finding resources
myUniHub > My Study > My Library
Access all sorts of
online resources here!

14. Summon
Searches journals,
books and more
Good starting point
for your research
Covers ALL subjects
taught at the
university

15. Keywords - What are the main things
we need to find information on?
• Animal Welfare
• Animal interests
• The five freedoms
• Neglect,
malnourishment
• Nursing models
• Nursing process
• Clinical assessment of
animals
• Dogs…
• Models of care
• Care plans
Be broad / be narrow
Any synonyms or
alternative words?

16. The quiz
Work in pairs to complete the quiz
questions. You only have a limited
time so see who can finish first!

17. Requesting and Renewing books
• Using your usual myUniHub login
• Login to your library account from ‘My
Library’ or via the library catalogue

18. • Keep it simple!
• Experiment with different words and
concepts, remember different spellings and
terminology
• Think about the limits – date? Type of
resource? Subject area?
A few search tips

19. Need help?
• Librarians in the Study Hub (1st floor) Monday –
Friday, 9-5
• Ask a Librarian
https://unihelp.mdx.ac.uk/askalibrarian
• Veterinary Nursing Library Subject Guide
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/veterinarynursing

20. © Middlesex University
Free Personal eTextbooks
• Personal eTextbook for each module studied
• Email from Kortext – login details for
downloading the book
• Read online or Download to 5 devices
• Help – Quad 10 – 5pm
• http://www.kortext.com/support/