Hi everyone! Here are my responses to the questions you submitted at the end of our library research class yesterday. I'll do my best to explain things, but if you still have questions, please email me and/or post a comment below. -- Jamie Schmid (Your ENGL-190 Librarian)
"Will Google Scholar provide Full-Text Options @ SLU and Library Search links when you're using it outside of the library?"
This is a great question. I looked this up and found out that if you're using Google Scholar while on campus, these links will automatically appear along with your search results. If you're using Google Scholar while off campus, you'll need to let Google Scholar know (in your preferences) which library you're a member of. Here are instructions for setting your Google Scholar preferences.
"I'm still unclear on how to exactly navigate through all the databases."
It can be difficult to navigate different databases and online journals. They're produced by many different companies and the interfaces are all different. With practice, you'll learn what kinds of features tend to be common among them and you'll become more adept at navigating them. Before long you'll be as comfortable navigating them as you are regular Web sites. Please remember that you can always contact me if you have any questions about databases.
"I think I might need a written path (how to get to sources, find sources) because it's really easy to forget."
I think that using the library's Freshman Writing Program research guide will help guide you through the research process. Just go through the information on each tabbed page, starting at the left. You also might be interested in our Basic Library Tutorial. It includes information about the research process. We also have a "How Do I..." page on the library's Web site that you might like. Plus, you can always contact me if you have questions about the library or your research.
I hope this blog post helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help you!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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