Library Lecture

Question 1

Why is library better than google?

Answer 1

Too many results

non-academic (bs)

not up to date (bs)

wont always allow access

Question 2

How do you find essex theses on the library search?

Answer 2

Search by topic and limit results to “Essex Theses” collection

Fill in form at service desk or use online request to ask for thesis from store

Question 3

How do you do phrase searching in most library searches?

Answer 3

Surround with “ “

Question 4

How does truncation work?

Answer 4

Basically wildcard truncation

Question 5

How can you narrow search?

Answer 5

Use AND

Phrase searching

Use limiters

Be specific

Question 6

How can you expand search?

Answer 6

Check spelling

Use truncation

Use OR

Synonyms

Avoid limiters

Question 7

How do you find full text?

Answer 7

Search for journal title in lobrary search

Check online access is available

Follow link to journal website

Find right year, volume, issue

Find article

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Profit

Question 8

What are two alternatives if full text isnt available in the library?

Answer 8

Interlibrary loans

-> request online, arrive in email, can access once in the next 14 days

SCONUL access

-> apply for SCONUL access card, can see local libraries which allow access. No online