From the Jerwood Library, Trinity Laban for postgraduate Teaching Musician students learning to carry out research and find resources in other libraries.
The CSULB Library provides various resources and services to help students succeed academically. It has over 1 million books, 3,000 journal subscriptions, 40,000 e-books and e-government documents. Students can borrow up to 50 items at a time for 3 weeks and renew materials online. The library offers unique collections like bestsellers, audiobooks, DVDs, and university archives. Electronic resources include databases and e-journals accessible on and off campus. Librarians are available for consultation and via email to help students find the information and materials they need.
This document provides information and instructions for students on conducting research. It discusses the differences between using the internet and research databases, defines different types of sources like articles, journals, and reference books. It also outlines the steps for finding full text articles, requesting items through interlibrary loan, citing sources, and avoiding plagiarism. Key terms are defined and tips are provided for evaluating sources. Contact information is given for research assistance.
Sources outside of the University Albany Libraries where a person can keep current on social welfare topics after graduating and moving into the field.
This document provides information about resources available at the Ohio Northern University library. It discusses the library catalog, databases, and OhioLink which provide access to over 400,000 items, 250 databases with 20,000 journals, and 10 million additional items. It emphasizes that while much information is available online, scholarly peer-reviewed sources required for research papers are often only available through library subscriptions due to their cost. The document outlines differences between popular and scholarly sources and recommends ways to access scholarly journal articles and books through the library.
The document provides information about library services and resources. It discusses library hours, types of informational sources including books, journals, newspapers, and social media. It also outlines various informational formats such as web-based resources, books, journals, and other materials. Different sources are suited for finding information within specific time frames. The document describes how to search for books and articles and notes some reference resources. It highlights new catalog features and the Dewey decimal system. Tips are provided for refining online searches and evaluating both digital and print resources. Contact information is included for the librarians.
This document provides guidance on finding scholarly sources for research. It outlines resources available at the York University library including subject librarians for assistance, the library catalog for searching collections, research guides tailored to academic disciplines, databases for journal articles, and services for borrowing materials not available at York. The document also offers tips for evaluating sources, citing research, and leaving feedback to help improve library sessions.
This document provides instructions for locating library materials at the Nathan W. Collier Library at Florida Memorial University. It explains that materials can be located by accessing the library homepage and searching the online catalog. It describes how to perform quick searches by title, author, subject, or keyword. It also mentions that advanced search options are available. Finally, it lists the various subject areas covered by the library's databases.
The document summarizes resources and services available at the OU-Tulsa Library. It highlights that the library has over 57,000 volumes and access to over 66,000 journals and databases. It provides reference, education, document delivery, and expert searching services. The library offers a place for both group study and individual work, with assistance available as needed. Workshops are also offered on topics like avoiding plagiarism and using specific research databases.
The CSULB Library provides various resources and services to help students succeed academically. It has over 1 million books, 3,000 journal subscriptions, 40,000 e-books and e-government documents. Students can borrow up to 50 items at a time for 3 weeks and renew materials online. The library offers unique collections like bestsellers, audiobooks, DVDs, and university archives. Electronic resources include databases and e-journals accessible on and off campus. Librarians are available for consultation and via email to help students find the information and materials they need.
This document provides information and instructions for students on conducting research. It discusses the differences between using the internet and research databases, defines different types of sources like articles, journals, and reference books. It also outlines the steps for finding full text articles, requesting items through interlibrary loan, citing sources, and avoiding plagiarism. Key terms are defined and tips are provided for evaluating sources. Contact information is given for research assistance.
Sources outside of the University Albany Libraries where a person can keep current on social welfare topics after graduating and moving into the field.
This document provides information about resources available at the Ohio Northern University library. It discusses the library catalog, databases, and OhioLink which provide access to over 400,000 items, 250 databases with 20,000 journals, and 10 million additional items. It emphasizes that while much information is available online, scholarly peer-reviewed sources required for research papers are often only available through library subscriptions due to their cost. The document outlines differences between popular and scholarly sources and recommends ways to access scholarly journal articles and books through the library.
The document provides information about library services and resources. It discusses library hours, types of informational sources including books, journals, newspapers, and social media. It also outlines various informational formats such as web-based resources, books, journals, and other materials. Different sources are suited for finding information within specific time frames. The document describes how to search for books and articles and notes some reference resources. It highlights new catalog features and the Dewey decimal system. Tips are provided for refining online searches and evaluating both digital and print resources. Contact information is included for the librarians.
This document provides guidance on finding scholarly sources for research. It outlines resources available at the York University library including subject librarians for assistance, the library catalog for searching collections, research guides tailored to academic disciplines, databases for journal articles, and services for borrowing materials not available at York. The document also offers tips for evaluating sources, citing research, and leaving feedback to help improve library sessions.
This document provides instructions for locating library materials at the Nathan W. Collier Library at Florida Memorial University. It explains that materials can be located by accessing the library homepage and searching the online catalog. It describes how to perform quick searches by title, author, subject, or keyword. It also mentions that advanced search options are available. Finally, it lists the various subject areas covered by the library's databases.
The document summarizes resources and services available at the OU-Tulsa Library. It highlights that the library has over 57,000 volumes and access to over 66,000 journals and databases. It provides reference, education, document delivery, and expert searching services. The library offers a place for both group study and individual work, with assistance available as needed. Workshops are also offered on topics like avoiding plagiarism and using specific research databases.
This document provides resources and tips for graduate students at Ohio University Libraries. It recommends that students get to know their subject librarian for research help, access the library's collections through OhioLINK and interlibrary loans, and consider unexpected sources like the Mahn Center archives. It also advises students to set up an information organization system now using Zotero or other tools. A list of upcoming workshops is given covering topics like finding data, presenting research, and designing posters and slides.
This document provides resources and tips for music students writing dissertations. It outlines the library search tools including the library catalog and subject guides that contain curated resources for music. It also offers tips for developing effective search strategies, such as using quotation marks, Boolean operators, and subject limits. Students are advised to analyze their topic, select the appropriate sources, conduct searches, evaluate results, and retrieve resources in order to find the best information for their dissertation.
This library research guide provides information on finding and using sources for the HIST110 course on the ancient world. It outlines different types of primary and secondary sources and how to search for books, articles, media and other materials in the library catalog and databases. Tips are included on developing search strategies, evaluating sources, and properly citing materials using the Chicago Manual of Style.
The CSULB Library provides various resources and services to support student academic success including over 1 million books, thousands of journal subscriptions, wireless internet access, study spaces, subject specialists, and interlibrary loans. The library is open late with extended hours during finals and offers online access to electronic resources for students on or off campus. Students can borrow materials for 3 weeks at a time using their student ID card and the library encourages starting research early to take full advantage of the resources.
This document outlines the research process and provides resources for conducting research. It discusses the typical steps in the research process: 1) picking a topic, 2) determining where to search such as databases, 3) developing search strategies using keywords, 4) finding relevant articles, 5) evaluating sources, and 6) completing the paper or project. It then provides details on specific databases for subjects like art history and women's and gender studies. Tips are provided on effective searching including using subject-specific databases and keywords. Resources at the library like the catalog, databases, and interlibrary loan are also mentioned.
Overview of library resources available for undergraduate and graduate students at CSULB University Library. This PPT was adapted from the original created by Tiffiini Travis.
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This document provides an overview of resources for conducting academic research, including the steps in the research process, available academic support services, and how to use the Empire State College online library. It outlines 5 steps for conducting research: clarifying the assignment, developing a research question, identifying keywords, understanding basic search techniques, and beginning the research process. It describes academic support services like learning coaches, peer coaches, and content tutors. It provides details on databases and other resources available through the ESC online library, such as EBSCO, JSTOR, and subject guides. It also discusses evaluating information sources and avoiding non-academic sources.
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This document provides an overview of research resources and processes for students at Ohio Northern University. It introduces the university libraries, explains how to get a library card, and outlines a seven-step research process. The steps include developing a topic, finding background information, using catalogs and databases to find books, articles and other materials, evaluating sources, and citing sources. The document also describes various library databases and the discovery tool for searching across resources. Formats for citations are briefly explained.
From the Jerwood Library, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. For third-year Music undergraduates (jazz) learning about developing a research topic, using online music research resources and evaluating sources.
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This library research guide provides information on finding and using sources for the HIST110 course on the ancient world. It outlines different types of primary and secondary sources and how to search for books, articles, media and other materials in the library catalog and databases. Tips are included on developing search strategies, evaluating sources, and properly citing materials using the Chicago Manual of Style.
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This document outlines the research process and provides resources for conducting research. It discusses the typical steps in the research process: 1) picking a topic, 2) determining where to search such as databases, 3) developing search strategies using keywords, 4) finding relevant articles, 5) evaluating sources, and 6) completing the paper or project. It then provides details on specific databases for subjects like art history and women's and gender studies. Tips are provided on effective searching including using subject-specific databases and keywords. Resources at the library like the catalog, databases, and interlibrary loan are also mentioned.
Overview of library resources available for undergraduate and graduate students at CSULB University Library. This PPT was adapted from the original created by Tiffiini Travis.
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Historical Collections for Researchers (November 2013) slides. Delivered as part of the Durham University Researcher Development Programme. Further Training available at https://www.dur.ac.uk/library/research/training/
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Library workshop for government officials partaking in the University of Cape Town MISTRA programme run via the UCT Environmental & Geographical Science Dept.
This document provides guidance on developing advanced research skills for a personal project. It outlines a session structure that includes creating a research action plan, guided literature searches, and techniques for finding and accessing relevant books and articles. The session demonstrates how to effectively search databases like RILM and QuickSearch using search tactics and keywords. It also provides tips on evaluating search results, saving searches, creating alerts, and accessing materials through other libraries. The goal is to enable students to independently conduct thorough literature searches and locate sources needed for their personal projects.
This document provides guidance on finding information for coursework in drama. It outlines key library resources such as LibrarySearch and subject guides. It describes different types of information like books, journals, databases, newspapers and websites. It provides details on where to locate each type and includes examples. The document also offers tips on using LibrarySearch, developing search strategies, evaluating sources and determining what makes a good source. Contact information is provided for library assistance.
This document provides an overview of resources for conducting academic research, including the steps in the research process, available academic support services, and how to use the Empire State College online library. It outlines 5 steps for conducting research: clarifying the assignment, developing a research question, identifying keywords, understanding basic search techniques, and beginning the research process. It describes academic support services like learning coaches, peer coaches, and content tutors. It provides details on databases and other resources available through the ESC online library, such as EBSCO, JSTOR, and subject guides. It also discusses evaluating information sources and avoiding non-academic sources.
This document outlines exercises for teaching information literacy in an active learning classroom. It uses a backward design approach where instructors first identify the abilities they want students to master, such as evaluating information sources. Exercises are designed for students to practice these abilities and are presented with relevant background information. Example exercises include tracking the origin of an article, playing a Boolean search game, and completing a reference puzzle. The goal of the exercises is to give students hands-on practice finding, evaluating, and citing sources in order to develop information literacy skills.
This document summarizes a gallery walk activity. Students are invited to explore student work around the room, notice what they observe and wonder about the work, and share their comments and thoughts by writing them on sticky notes to post near the student pieces. The purpose is for students to wonder, discover, and share about what they see.
This document provides an overview of library resources for education research available to students in an ED 690 course at Pace University. It summarizes key databases for finding articles on education topics, such as ERIC, Education Abstracts, and PsycInfo. It also discusses searching techniques like using Boolean operators and subject headings. Tips are provided for searching the library catalog to find books, and for accessing full text documents through the library's collections or interlibrary loan. Students are directed to library research guides, tutorials, and staff for additional help with their research.
This document provides an overview of research resources and processes for students at Ohio Northern University. It introduces the university libraries, explains how to get a library card, and outlines a seven-step research process. The steps include developing a topic, finding background information, using catalogs and databases to find books, articles and other materials, evaluating sources, and citing sources. The document also describes various library databases and the discovery tool for searching across resources. Formats for citations are briefly explained.
From the Jerwood Library, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. For third-year Music undergraduates (jazz) learning about developing a research topic, using online music research resources and evaluating sources.
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This document provides an overview of online research and evaluating sources. It discusses finding books and journal articles through the Queens College library website or directly. It explains the difference between a library database and catalog, as well as keyword vs subject searches. It also outlines how to search specific databases, obtain full-text articles, search the CUNY+ catalog, and share resources. The document was originally created by a Queens College librarian to teach these concepts.
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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.
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To help you develop advanced research skills, enabling you
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from references found during your search.
3. STRUCTURE OF SESSION
1. Research action plan with brainstorming exercise
2. Guided literature search
3. Keeping up-to-date
4. Finding books/articles
7. QUICKSEARCH
• Find online recordings and scores of pieces
• Find research including inter-disciplinary information: e.g.
music, drama, dance, education and psychology.
• Access QuickSearch via Links menu on Moodle > Library
Links. From home, enter your TL login (same as Moodle).
8. Example topic: What strategies exist for teaching cello
to primary school children?
9. SEARCH TECHNIQUES
• To find an exact phrase put it in “double quotes”
• To find words that start the same way enter the shared
stem of the words with an asterisk. E.g. ‘learn*’ will find
learn, learning, learner etc.
• Use Source Type and Discipline filters to make results
more relevant to your needs.
• Once you find something useful, click its title and read
the abstract (summary) and look at the subjects
assigned to it. Add any useful terms to your mindmap.
10. • Broader range of academic writing –
try it after QuickSearch
• Alternative source of full text
• ‘Cited by’ – find more recent
research that cited the research you’ve
already found.
GOOGLE SCHOLAR
12. KEEPING UP-TO-DATE
SAVING SEARCHES
If you save searches you can return to them later and
adjust them.
• QuickSearch: Share link at top of results > Add search to
folder. Requires a free EBSCOhost/Google account.
EMAIL ALERTS
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• QuickSearch: Share link at top of results > Create an
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account.
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IDENTIFYING DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOURCE
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Chapter from a book
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15. FINDING FULL TEXT: WHERE TO SEARCH
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• Dissertation
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– COPAC: a union catalogue for books and other
materials, covering over 90 libraries in the UK.
• You can then visit the library that’s got it if you are
eligible to do so, e.g. via SCONUL Access - access to
many academic libraries with specialist collections, e.g.
Goldsmiths, UCL Institute of Education.
• Or ask us to borrow the item on Inter-Library Loan for a
small fee per article/book.
17. SUMMARY
You should now be able to…
• Create a research action plan, including building and
modifying a search vocabulary.
• Perform a literature search.
• Evaluate references found for their potential use –
especially if it involves time/effort/money to access the
material.
• Know how to locate and obtain items not available
online/in the Jerwood Library.
• Save references found during searches for future use.
• Know where to get help with finding information.
18. ANY QUESTIONS?
• Contact us to make an appointment for one-to-one support
with finding material for your project.
• Email: jlpa@trinitylaban.ac.uk
• Web chat via Library catalogue or Jerwood Library Info on
Moodle
• Twitter: @jerwoodlib
• Facebook: facebook.com/jerwoodlibrary
• Blog: jerwoodlibrary.wordpress.com
• Research workbooks are available on Moodle – visit the
general Jerwood Library information page under Library links.
We particularly recommend Beyond the Basics and Finding
full-text in the Online Resource Guides section.
• These slides are on your Personal Project Moodle page.
Links for using other libraries are on the TM Library page.