This document provides an overview of library resources for research related to forensics. It outlines different types of materials like books, articles, and electronic resources. It discusses how to search the library catalog and databases to find relevant materials, including using keywords, facets, and related articles. The document emphasizes the difference between magazines and peer-reviewed journals, and encourages readers to fully explore database and subject guide pages to find quality sources for their research.

1. Library Resources Linda Galloway Syracuse University Library Fall 2011

2. http://library.syr.edu

3. Determine what you need: Book – Article General Peer-reviewed, scientific Background information Think before you search

4. In print: HV8073 .H77 2010 Finding Books In print: QA276 .A264 2010 Electronic Book

5. http://library.syr.edu bloodstain Keyword (default) search

6. Narrow (make more specific) by choosing facets on the left side of the screen.

7. eBooks in Forensics

8. Check this box – will access our subscription only

9. Finding Articles

10. http://researchguides.library.syr.edu/forensic

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15. Use these links OR this tab to access article collections…

16. ScienceDirect

17. When searching databases… Remember: RATS Synonyms Subjects Suggested topics Types of materials Scholarly Journals, Magazines, etc. Read All The Screens!

18. SpringerLink

19. One good article can lead you to….

21. Web Resources

25. Final tips…

27. http://researchguides.library.syr.edu/forensic

28. Questions???