The document provides guidance on using a library account and conducting research within a specific journal or for a research monograph. It notes that a library account allows off-campus access to resources and provides tips for searching within a journal title, filtering result types, and identifying appropriate research monographs from university presses. Contact information is provided for any additional questions.

1. POPULAR CULTURE 1F92 Research Session Justine Cotton

2. Agenda My Library Account Searching within a specific journal Finding a “research monograph”

3. My Library Account Allows you to… View your items Renew books Receive an email warning for due dates ***Access resources from off-campus***

4. My Library Account

5. Searching within a specific journal

6. Type in the name of the journal

7. What does the information tell us? There are print copies on the 7 th floor There are links to online content *My Library Account*

8. In the first link…

9. Search for your topic of interest

10. Result List

11. Email the article

12. Email

13. Avoid these types of articles… Book Reviews AND Shorter, editorial/opinion pieces

14. Research Mongraphs

15. Use the advanced searching option

16. Enter your search terms

17. Limit by date (if you choose)

18. Scan the list

19. Potential book

20. Keep in mind… Look for university press publications Oxford University Press Duke University Press Etc. Avoid: Popular publishers (books written for the general public, that you will often find at Chapters)

21. Final questions? Justine Cotton [email_address] ST 1127 (in the tower)