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Everglades University Library Orientation. Welcome to your self-paced library orientation tutorial. Library Website. http://www.evergladeslibrary.com Please add the library website to your favorite places as you will visit here again and again to conduct your research!. Logging In. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Everglades University Library Orientation Welcome to your self-paced library orientation tutorial.
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Page 1: Everglades University Library Orientation

Everglades University Library Orientation

Welcome to your self-paced library orientation tutorial.

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Library Website

http://www.evergladeslibrary.com

Please add the library website to your favorite places as you will visit here again and again to conduct your research!

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Logging In

• Username = 6 or 7 digit student ID number. For faculty, your username is your first name and the last four digits of your Social Security number.

• Password = last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (unless last 4 begins with zero; change 0 to 1). For faculty, your password is your last name.

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Orange Box = Library Catalog (Print and Audiovisual Resources)

Blue Box = Library Databases (Electronic Resources)

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Orange Box = Library Catalog

Use the orange box to search for over 100,000 print books, magazines, and audiovisual materials available from the library. Use the Advanced Search tab to limit your results to Everglades University, or to search by material type.

Note: The orange box will only be useful if you live near one of our three campuses in Florida. Online students can access over 120,000 e-books in our Ebrary database, located in the big blue box.

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Searching the Catalog

• In this example, we are searching for “green building” resources available from Everglades only.

• Please note that you may search by All Libraries. If you find an item you want from another campus library, you may place a reserve. Reserve instructions are included in this tutorial. You may also ask a librarian for assistance.

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Call Numbers

The call number represents where the book sits on the shelf. Write down the call number “720.47 Eme 2008” if you would like to find the first item on this results list.

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Placing a Reserve

If the item you would like is not available at your campus, you may place a reserve by clicking on the “Reserve Title” link.

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Selecting your Pickup Location

Your 2nd step in placing your reserve is selecting your campus as your pickup location. Then press submit. A librarian will notify you when the item is received.

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Circulation Periods

The circulation periods are as follows:• Books 14 days• CDs & Discs 3 days• Reference materials 0 days (do not circulate)• Periodicals 14 days• Theses 0 days (do not circulate)• Videos (VHS & DVD) 3 days

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Orange Box = Library Catalog (Print and Audiovisual Resources)

Blue Box = Library Databases (Electronic Resources)

We’ve seen how to search for print resources. Now, let’s move on to the electronic resources!

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Blue Box = Electronic Resources

Use the blue box to select from over 40 electronic databases to find newspaper, magazine and journal articles, as well as electronic books.

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Database Resources

• Articles retrieved from library databases are reliable, authoritative, timely, and often scholarly in nature.

• Many of the library’s databases allow you to limit your results to “Peer-Reviewed” or “Refereed” journal articles which are critically assessed by other scholars in the author’s field or specialty before they are accepted for publication. Peer review is the accepted method for ensuring that information is of the highest scholastic quality.

• Databases are sometimes subject-specific, as well. The next slide will outline the best databases for each academic program.

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Databases by Academic Program

Alternative Medicine:LIRN (Library Information

Resources Network)--Select InfoTrac and then Health and Wellness Resource Center or Health Reference Center Academic.

EBSCOhost Medical Databases (Includes AltHealth Watch and MEDLINE,)

Natural Standard Research Collaboration

Salem Health ebrary

Aviation:Aviation Week Intelligence

Network LIRN (Library Information

Resources Network)--Select InfoTrac or ProQuest

EBSCOhost Business Research databases

ebrary

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Databases by Academic Program

BusinessLIRN (Library Information

Resources Network)--Select InfoTrac and then the Business Insights: Global database

LIRN (Select ProQuest)EBSCOhost Business

Research Databases (Includes Business Source Elite and more)

ebrary 

Construction Management

BuildingGreen SuiteConstruction Criteria BaseLIRN (Library Information

Resources Network)--Select InfoTrac or ProQuest

EBSCOhost Business Databases (Includes Business Source Elite and more)

ebrary

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Databases by Academic Program

EntrepreneurshipLIRN (Library Information

Resources Network)--Select InfoTrac and then the Business Insights: Global

LIRN (Select ProQuest)EBSCOhost Business

Research databases LexisNexis Academic

ebrary 

Alternative & Renewable Energy Management

BuildingGreen SuiteLIRN (Library Information

Resources Network)--Select InfoTrac or ProQuest

EBSCOhost Energy Databases (Includes Energy & Power Source)

ebrary

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Databases by Academic Program

Crisis & Disaster ManagementBusiness Continuity & Disaster

Recovery Reference CenterHomeland Security Digital LibraryLIRN (Library Information Resources

Network)--Select InfoTrac or ProQuest

EBSCOhost Business Research databases

ebrary

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General Tips for Searching Library Databases

1. Keep it simple! Using keywords as opposed to long phrases is best. You may combine search terms by using the Advanced Search feature.

2. Save time! Always limit to “documents with full-text.” This simply tells the database you only want results for which you can access the full article.

3. Let the database help you! Often times you will see links to “suggested topics” or “similar articles.”

4. Change it up! Using words with similar meanings can give you different results. Example: cardiac arrest vs. heart attack.

5. Getting zero results? Check your spelling!6. Look for citation help. Many databases will show you how to

format article citations in APA. Always check this citation against an authoritative source such as the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, or the OWL at Purdue website.

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LIRN (Library Information Resources Network)

• Congratulations! If you select LIRN, you have chosen a comprehensive database covering all academic subject areas. Great starting point for your research!

• Contains: LIRNSearch, InfoTrac, ProQuest, and eLibrary.

• LIRN also contains popular magazines for leisure reading.

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LIRN: Selecting Your Database

• Make your database selection from this screen by clicking on the icon for the database.

• Not quite sure where to go? A librarian can help lead you to the best database for your research.

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InfoTrac

• InfoTrac contains over 30 databases that you may search individually or all together at once through the Search bar at the top of the menu (this is called ‘PowerSearch’).

• Note that items without a checkbox must be searched individually

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PowerSearch Results

Name of article is hyperlinked. Click on title to view full-text.

Results are grouped by “Content type.” Click hyperlinks to view results for that category.

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Viewing your Article

Use the Tools box to print, download, cite, or view your article in PDF format.

Use the Related Subjects links on the left to look for articles on similar topics.

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ebrary = over 120,000 electronic books

• Select ebrary under the E-BOOKS heading on the library website.

• Type your search term into the search box.

• You may also browse by Subject Area or Publisher.

• ebrary covers all academic subject areas.

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eBrary Search Results

Scroll through you results list and simply click on the title for the book you would like to view.

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Viewing your e-book

Use the table of contents to jump to a chosen chapter of your book.

Use the arrow buttons to flip page by page.

Want to save this book and read later? Add it to your Bookshelf!

You may search within the book by typing a term into the “Search Document” search box.

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Additional DatabasesRemember, there are many more databases to choose from. The InfoTrac PowerSearch and ebrary were just two examples!

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Ask-a-Librarianhttp://www.askalibrarian.org

• Need help beyond your campus library hours? Click the Ask-a-Librarian link above.

• Hours: 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday (EST), and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday (EST).

Chat live with a librarian or send questions via email!

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The OWL at Purduehttp://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

• Click this link for the APA Formatting and Style Guide from Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab.

• Add this website to your favorite places!

• Use the menu to view references for books, articles, and electronic sources.

• Unfamiliar with APA altogether? Start with the APA PowerPoint Slide Presentation.

• You may also view sample papers from this site.

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Everglades University Libraries Bloghttp://eulibraryblog.com/

• Welcome! The blog provides up-to-date information on the EU Libraries, librarian-selected internet links, and more.

• Would you like to see something posted to the blog? Just let us know!

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Library Hours

Boca Raton (Main Campus)Mon/Tues/Thurs:

8:30am to 9:00pmWed: 10:00am to 7:00pmFri: ClosedSat:

8:30am to 5:00pmSun: Closed

Orlando (Branch Campus)Mon-Thurs: 8:30am to 10:00pmFri-Sat: 8:30am to 5:00pmSun: Closed

Sarasota (Branch Campus)Mon/Tues: 7:30am to 9:00pmWed: 7:30am to 10:00pmThurs: 7:30am to 9:00pmFri: 7:30am to 5:00pmSat: 9:00am to 5:00pmSun: Closed

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Library Contact Information

• Boca Raton/Online:– 888-772-6077– [email protected]

• Sarasota:– 866-907-2262– [email protected]

• Orlando:– 407-277-0311– [email protected]


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