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Library Research Tips
  • Eileen Wakiji
  • Health/Medical Librarian
  • Psyc 300I Fall 2006
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Today:
  • Discuss what “we” want to learn
  • Learn those things
  • Hopefully have fun in the process!
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What do you want to learn?
  • What is the #1 thing you want to learn today about the library &/or research?
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Searching
  • “Key” to getting what you want
  • Tips:
    • And
    • Or
    • Not
    • Truncation
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COAST
  • Aka:  The online library catalog
  • Find materials we have (mainly books)
  • Find some of the services we offer
  • Starts with keyword search
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Databases
  • Online tool
  • Finds SCHOLARLY & RELIABLE literature – gives citation/reference information
  • Many full text articles, but not ALL
  • USE THE SFX BUTTON! (when available)
  • Start here for research


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Google
  • Crawls through the web to find web sites
  • Emphasis is not scholarly
  • Reliability is an issue too
  • Great for certain things, but not scholarly research
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Citing…
  • Why?
  • How? APA style
  • Help? http://www.csulb.edu/library/eref/vref/style.html
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Where to get help
  • Reference Desk
    • Check “Hours” on library website for current hours
  • 24/7 Ask Now Service
    • Help literally 24/7 online
  • Your subject librarian!
    • Joseph Aubele http://www.pittsburghsteelersfanatic.com/
    • (562) 985-5321 and/or jaubele@csulb.edu

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Happy Researching!