Housekeeping

Introdution

Goals of Class

Where to find handouts for ENC classes: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/jgs/hand1.html

Catalog

Searching UF Catalog
Basic search: title & author search
Advanced keyword search

Additional points: Patron features (renewing books online)

Databases

Remote Access: How to access UF’s electronic resources from off campus (VPN, Proxy server).

Methods of finding Databases:

   1. *Focus on Project Starters
   2. You might introduce the Research Gateway if relevant (Find Database feature)

Optional database: CQ Researcher (very good for hot topics/controversial issues)

Lexis Nexis (why use it, what it’s good for)

Easy Search (new interface):

Searching by relevant sources/regions ( Major U.S. and World Publications )

Limit by date

Other features: Sorting, editing/narrowing a search

Marking & exporting records (print, E-mail, save, etc.).

Academic Search Premier (why use it, what it’s good for)

Advanced Search
   Keywords, Truncation, & Boolean Operators
   Evaluating search results & knowing when to narrow (or expand) a search
   Limiters: narrow/focus a search. Examples: Peer reviewed, date, full-text
   Reading a record
   Subject Headings
   Determining Full-text availability: PDF/HTML
   Marking & exporting citations (print, E-mail, save, etc.).
   Using the Find It link to get full-text

Free Searching