The VMCAD Library Intro About Purpose To support the research writing and academic endeavors of VMCAD students and staff COLLECTION The library houses over 3000 items books ID: 816205
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11724 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
The VMCAD Library: Intro
Slide2About
Purpose: To support the research, writing and academic endeavors of VMCAD students and staff.COLLECTION: The library houses over
3,000
items: books, dvds, magazines, course reserves, and more! Email: library@vmcad.edu PHONE: 802.225.3318In office: Remotely 9-5 Wednesdays and Thursdays, Monday mornings.Email is the best way to reach me
Overview
Slide3The website can be found many ways:
http://library.vmcad.edu/ -or-
Go to
vmcad.edu. Click “Life at VMCAD”. Click “Student Resources”.HINT: However you get there, bookmark the page!VMCAD Website
Slide4To search library holdings use our catalog: library.vmcad.edu
Using Library Catalog
Slide5Using Library Catalog cont.
A general keyword search will return related items and display covers.
Slide6Using Library Catalog cont.
Left hand menu allows you to limit results by item type, authors, etc.
Slide7Using Library Catalog cont.
Click on item record to see summary and where item is located.
Slide8The library has access to of over 280 electronic information resources, or online databases, through
Ohio Web Library (OWL) - they are reliable, easy to cite and have the information you need. They are perfect for online research!Visit
the database page at:
http://www.ohioweblibrary.org/sources/ HINT: Bookmark this page!Library Databases
Slide9Library Databases: Ohio Web Library (OWL)
Select “All Resources” and start your search from there for the most comprehensive results OR choose a particular database for a targeted search.
Slide10Library Databases: Ohio Web Library (OWL)
Databases of note:Business Source Premier
Company
and market reportsEBSCOhost Up-to-date and historial magazine and journal articlesExplora Public Libraries Reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books grouped into easy-to-browse categoriesPoints of View Reference Center
Essays
on controversial subjects
Slide11Library Databases: Ohio Web Library (OWL)
General search results will be large. Limit search by using “Sources” drop down menu in upper left.
Slide12Library Databases: Ohio Web Library (OWL)
Articles allow you to email, print, download or save to Google Drive.
Slide13Library Databases: Ohio Web Library (OWL)
Best of all, selecting “Cite” on right hand side the citation is automatically generated. Easy!
Slide14Use “AND” “OR” “NOT” and quotation marks
Think of synonyms for your search terms. (Words that mean the same thing.)Go past the first page of results!
Try your search again with different words
.Database Search Tips
Slide15AND
OR
Results must have both of the words searched for
Narrows down your searchTry adding AND with another keyword when your first search gets too many resultsResults can include either of the keywordsBroadens your searchTry adding OR with another keyword when your first search doesn’t get enough results
Database Search Tips
Slide16Which of the following would come up for this search: Philadelphia AND Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday.
Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
Rare Eagles Found in Asia
Slide17Which of the following would come up for this search: Philadelphia OR Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday.
Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
Population of Wild Eagles in Decline
Slide18NOT
“Quotation Marks”
Results *MUST* include the first word and *CAN’T* include the second word
Narrows your searchUse NOT carefully; you can accidentally remove useful resultsResults must include the words in quotation marks in that exact orderNarrows your search
Great when searching for common phrases, such as “organic farming” or “Affirmative Action”
Database Search Tips
Slide19Which of the following would come up for this search: Eagles NOT Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday.
Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
Rare Eagles Nest in Downtown Philadelphia
Slide20Which of the following would come up for this search: “Philadelphia Eagles”
Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday.
Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
Rare Eagles Nest in Downtown Philadelphia
Slide21Throughout your classes at NECI if you have ANY questions, need help with a project, want to check your citations, etc. please reach out!
Email library@vmcad.edu for fast and personalized assistance
We’re Here to Help!