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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Purpose ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Document Conventions ............................................................................................................................. 4

Accessing the University Library ............................................................................................................... 5

Contact Technical Support ........................................................................................................................ 7

Chapter 2 Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Chapter 3 University Library Home Page ............................................................................................................... 9

Library Quick Start Guide .......................................................................................................................... 9

Search the Library ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Need Assistance? .................................................................................................................................... 10

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................. 10

Ask a Librarian .................................................................................................................................. 12

Get Help: How Do I? ......................................................................................................................... 12

Library Services ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Find a Specific Publication ................................................................................................................ 13

Library Handbook .............................................................................................................................. 14

Request a Specific Document ........................................................................................................... 14

Quick Links .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Library Announcements ........................................................................................................................... 17

Newsstand ............................................................................................................................................... 18

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Google vs University Library ...................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Chapter 4 The Find Tab .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Articles ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

Biographies .............................................................................................................................................. 22

Books and Dissertations .......................................................................................................................... 23

Citation and Publishing Tools .................................................................................................................. 25

Company Directories and Financials ....................................................................................................... 26

Country Profiles and Economic Data ....................................................................................................... 26

Encyclopedias and Dictionaries ............................................................................................................... 27

General Resources .................................................................................................................................. 27

Government Resources ........................................................................................................................... 28

Journal Indexes and Abstracts ................................................................................................................ 28

Multimedia................................................................................................................................................ 28

Peer-Reviewed/Scholarly Resources ...................................................................................................... 29

Specialized Resources ............................................................................................................................ 30

Test Preparation and Study Guides ........................................................................................................ 30

Writing and Publishing Resources ........................................................................................................... 30

Chapter 5 The Research Guides Tab..................................................................................................................... 32

Art and Music Guide ................................................................................................................................ 32

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Biology Guide .......................................................................................................................................... 33

Business Guide ........................................................................................................................................ 33

Communication Guide ............................................................................................................................. 33

Counseling and Human Services Guide .................................................................................................. 34

Countries and Cultures Guide ................................................................................................................. 34

Criminal Justice Guide ............................................................................................................................. 34

Critical Thinking Guide ............................................................................................................................. 34

Education Guide ...................................................................................................................................... 35

English and Literature Guide ................................................................................................................... 35

Environmental Science Guide ................................................................................................................. 35

Ethics and Philosophy Guide ................................................................................................................... 36

Health Care Administration and Management Guide .............................................................................. 36

History Guide ........................................................................................................................................... 36

Hospitality and Tourism Guide................................................................................................................. 37

How Do I…? Guide .................................................................................................................................. 37

Humanities Guide .................................................................................................................................... 37

Information Systems and Technologies Guide ........................................................................................ 37

Law Guide ................................................................................................................................................ 38

Library and Information Science Guide ................................................................................................... 38

News and Current Events Guide ............................................................................................................. 38

Nursing Guide .......................................................................................................................................... 39

Political Science Guide ............................................................................................................................ 39

Psychology Guide .................................................................................................................................... 39

Public Administration Guide ..................................................................................................................... 40

Religion Guide ......................................................................................................................................... 40

SAGE Research Methods Guide ............................................................................................................. 40

Science Guide ......................................................................................................................................... 42

Chapter 6 Working with Databases ....................................................................................................................... 43

Search Field ............................................................................................................................................. 43

Filters ....................................................................................................................................................... 43

Access Key .............................................................................................................................................. 45

Database Listing ...................................................................................................................................... 45

Chapter 7 About the Library ................................................................................................................................... 46

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Chapter 1 Before You Begin

The University of Phoenix (UOPX) University Library is an online hub of documentation, articles, resources and research material that support the learning and research activities required for your course.

Envisioned and designed by expert librarians and research specialists, the University Library’s brand new look delivers easy and intuitive experience for users.

This section includes the following topics:

 Purpose

 Knowledge Requirements

 Conventions

 Contact Technical Support

Purpose

Envisioned and designed by expert librarians and research specialists, the University Library’s brand new look delivers easy and intuitive experience for users.

The purpose of the University Library is to provide you with timely and relevant information to assist you with your research activities. This user guide provides information on how to use the various components and services of the University Library to help you with your research requirements.

Document Conventions

Conventions for this user guide are as follows:

Table 1. Document Conventions

Convention Use

Bold Highlights UI items, such as fields and buttons. Highlights any item upon which action is taken.

Blue and underlined Highlights cross-references and hyperlinks.

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Accessing the University Library

This section includes basic information needed to log into and out of the University Library.

If you need any clarification regarding your user account, use the Need Assistance section of the University Library Home Page in eCampus. For more details, refer to Need Assistance.

To access the University Library, perform the following steps:

1. In your web browser, enter https://www.ecampus.phoenix.edu.

The eCampus login page appears, as shown in Figure 1:

Figure 1. eCampus Login Page

Note: For future reference, we recommend that you add this URL to the list of Favorites in your web browser.

2. In the User Name field, enter your eCampus user account name.

3. In the Password field, enter the password associated with your user account. Your password is case-sensitive and will be masked to ensure confidentiality.

4. Click Login.

The eCampus Home page appears, as shown in Figure 2:

https://www.ecampus.phoenix.edu/

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Figure 2. eCampus Home Page

5. From the eCampus Home Page, click the Library tab to bring up the Library page as shown in Figure 3:

Figure 3. eCampus – Library Tab

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6. From the eCampus Library page, click University Library to view the University Library Home page, as shown in Figure 4:

Figure 4. University Library Home Page

Contact Technical Support

The University of Phoenix strives to provide an intuitive library experience supported by comprehensive documentation. However, if you have a technical question that you cannot answer with the tools provided, contact our University Library Technical Support department at 1-877-832-4867. If you reside in a country other than the United States or Canada, or are unable to call a toll free number, you can reach technical support at 1-602-387-2222. Please provide technical support with a telephone number so they may call you back to minimize phone charges.

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Chapter 2 Overview

UOPX now offers a new University Library in eCampus. This Library offers access to a variety of resources for UOPX students and faculty. From research guides and databases to eBooks and online journals, UOPX’s University Library is dedicated to providing a wide range of in-depth information and resources.

New visitors to the University Library environment will immediately notice that it looks different from the rest of eCampus. Its updated look and streamlined feel afford users rapid and easy access to the information they seek. The University Library tabs allow quick access to all parts of the library environment:

 Home

 Find…

 Research Guides

 Databases A-Z

 About the Library

New users, or those who just want to better understand the functionality of the University Library, can read the Library Quick Start Guide. Or, if you prefer, you can watch the New Library video. Both items can be found in the Library Quick Start section of the Home page, as seen in Figure 5:

Figure 5. Library Quick Start Pane

In addition to the easy navigation tabs and Quick Start, the University Library also gives users multiple ways to search for books, articles and resources. Via multiple panes on the University Library landing page, you can access the Center for Writing Excellence and the Center for Math Excellence, get announcements regarding new library features, and even pose a question directly to a librarian.

The University Library provides all users a one-stop resource for academic and research needs. For instructions on how to best use the many features of the University Library, reference the various chapters of this user guide.

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Chapter 3 University Library Home Page

The UOPX University Library is an online hub of documentation, articles, resources and research material that support the learning and research activities required for your course.

The Home page is the landing page of the University Library, which appears when you click the University Library link on the available on eCampus Library tab.

Through the Home Page, you can access a variety of services or features that are available to you to assist you with additional reference information for your course. The following services or features are accessible from distinct sections of the Home page:

 Library Quick Start Guide

 Search the Library

 Need Assistance?

 Quick Links

 Library Services

 Library Announcements

 Newsstand

 Google vs University Library

Library Quick Start Guide

The Library Quick Start Guide opens a page that gives brief description of the various features of the New University Library page. The guide helps you understand how to transition from the old eCampus Library features. The guide also lists the new components of the University Library page and details how to access them.

Search the Library

The University Library's Home page contains the search tool that allows you to search for information within multiple resources. The powerful search engine provides quick access to material for your specific research area that is available at the University of Phoenix. The tool allows you search multiple resources by a specific keyword or subject and search for journals or book. By searching academic research content, the Library search tool provides options to select specific resources, giving you the top searches for your specific research area.

To search for content in the University Library, type your search keyword in the Search the Library section of the University Library Home Page, as shown in Figure 6:

Figure 6. Search the Library

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Search results show up in a new window that is powered by Summon Services. Summon Services gives you an enhanced search experience with relevant and refined search results. The interface also provides options to filter your results so that you get the exact results to help with your research activity.

When some scholars submit their work, a panel of reviewers vet the contents of the submitted work. Such review work is tagged as Peer Reviewed and generally contain high-standard accurate content.

To search for peer reviewed content, select the Peer Review checkbox.

Need Assistance?

While the UOPX University Library is easy to use, with its intuitive design, in case you do require further guidance on how to use the Library, use the Need Assistance section of the page. This section will give you answers to some Frequently Asked Questions and also contains a link that will allow you to contact a Librarian directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

To access the Frequently Asked Questions, perform the following steps:

1. Click FAQs & Ask a Librarian in the Need Assistance section of the Home Page, as shown in Figure 7:

Figure 7. Need Assistance

2. The Frequently Asked Questions and Ask A Librarian page appears, as shown in Figure 8:

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Figure 8. Frequently Asked Questions & Ask a Librarian Page

The page lists answers to commonly asked questions. Questions can be sorted by popularity or by the question’s time stamp. In addition, questions are tagged to indicate the topic or context of the question.

3. Click a hyperlinked question to view the question and the accepted answer, as shown in Figure 9:

Figure 9. Frequently Asked Questions

4. You have the option to Like or Unlike the question and answer and print it. The page also allows you to add your comments to the FAQ entry.

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Ask a Librarian

The University Library provides several means for students and faculty members to obtain assistance with library research. The popular Ask a Librarian service allows users to obtain detailed research guidance from experienced professional librarians. Ask a Librarian offers professional guidance and recommendations on your research. You receive a detailed response with specific referrals to resources and research techniques.

To use the Ask a Librarian service, perform the following steps:

1. Click FAQs & Ask a Librarian in the Need Assistance section of the Home Page.

The Frequently Asked Questions and Ask a Librarian page appears, as shown in Figure 8.

2. Type your information into the required fields.

3. Click Submit Your Question.

Note: Do not send multiple requests if you do not receive an answer right away. It could take up to 48 hours to receive a response to your request.

Get Help: How Do I?

The How Do I link of the Need Assistance section displays detailed instructions on “how to do” some common tasks effectively. To view these guides, click Get Help: How Do I? from the Need Assistance section of the University Library. The Get Help: How Do I…? page appears, as shown in Figure 10:

Figure 10. Get Help: How Do I…? page

4. Click on the hyperlink of the question for which you want detailed answers.

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Library Services

The Library Services section of the UOPX University Library is the essential component through which you can request information and gain access to available library resources.

You can choose from the following services:

 Find a Specific Publication

 Library Handbook

 Request a Specific Handbook

To access Library Services, navigate to the Library Services Component, as shown in Figure 11, and click one of the available links:

Figure 11. Library Services Section

Find a Specific Publication

The UOPX University Library is well stocked with millions of publications. To make it easy for you to locate a publication you are looking for, the Home page offers a link that takes you to a third-party tool that enables you to search for exactly what you are looking for. If you have the specific keywords that the publication contains, then click Find a Specific Publication from the Library Services section of the Home page and type your search keywords in the third-party tool that appears, as shown in Figure 12:

Figure 12. Find Specific Publication

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NOTE: Users have the option to refine their search by using the option buttons and/or the drop-down menu before searching. Users can also search by DOI/PMIDs, browse by subject, or can click on an alphanumeric item and find a listing of all publications starting with that alphanumeric character.

Library Handbook

The Library Handbook link displays a page that describes the University Library and how to effectively start using all the features of the University Library. Click Library Handbook from the Library Services section of the Home page to view the Library Handbook page, as shown in Figure 13:

Figure 13. Library Handbook Page

Request a Specific Document

The Request a Specific Document service lets you submit requests for resources not available in the University Library. The University Library has established partnerships with leading document delivery suppliers and interlibrary loan providers, which facilitate access to specialized, hard-to-find material.

Note: Documents obtained through this service are for your personal research needs and cannot be photocopied, redistributed, or posted in online classrooms. If you want to distribute a document to an entire class, you must first obtain permission from the copyright owner (usually the publisher).

To request an article, perform the following steps:

1. Click Request a Specific Document in the Library Services section of the University Library Home Page.

The Request a Specific Document page appears, as shown in Figure 14:

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Figure 14. Request Specific Document Page

2. Type your information into the required fields.

3. Click the Request button.

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Quick Links

The Quick Links area provides ready access to useful tools provided by UOPX. These tools assist you in completing your coursework. Below is a short description for each link:

 Center for Math Excellence

The Center for Mathematical Excellence (CME) is a resource for all UOPX students. It helps you prepare for upcoming math courses and guides you to explore important math-related topics in an interactive learning environment, so you can begin applying your skills to professional interests.

When on this page, click the Help icon for step-by-step guidance on working with CME.

 Center for Writing Excellence

The Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) is a resource for all UOPX students and faculty. Good writing skills are critical to both your academic success at UOPX and to your professional success. Upon graduation, individuals who possess excellent written communication skills will have the upper hand in most professional work environments.

When on this page, click the Help icon for step-by-step guidance on working with CWE.

 Reference and Citation Generator

The Reference and Citation Generator is a tool that helps you build a list of citations, along with the sources of statements, for your assigned papers. Click the link to access the Reference and Citation Generator tool to prepare your paper with appropriate information sources.

 Student Workshops

The Student Workshops link take you to the Student Workshops page, which in turn enables you to browse through available workshops that are either online or at a campus near you. If you are interested in attending one or more workshops, you can register for them from this page. If you decide you do not want to attend a workshop for which you registered, you can use a link on this page to withdraw from the workshop, as long as it is at least a week prior to the workshop's start date.

When on this page, click the Help icon for step-by-step guidance on working with Student Workshops.

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Library Announcements

The Library Announcements section displays messages you create to broadcast certain information specific to the Library. For example, you could use this feature to let students know of new media that has been added to the University Library or apprise all users of any modifications or enhancements to the University Library portal.

To view a Library Announcement, perform the following steps:

1. Navigate to the Library Announcement section of the University Library page, as shown in Figure 15:

Figure 15. Library Announcement Section

2. Click the hyperlink of the announcement to view a specific announcement or click Library Announcements Home to view all the Library Announcements, as shown in Figure 16:

Figure 16. Library Announcements Page

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Newsstand

You can access digital versions of popular magazines and newspapers from this section of the University Library page. The Newsstand is powered by ProQuest. ProQuest includes full-text coverage of over thousands of periodicals and peer-reviewed journals. Information found within ProQuest focuses on a variety of topics, including business, computing, education, health care, management, security, and telecommunications.

To access content from the Newsstand, perform the following steps:

1. Navigate to the Newsstand section from the University Library page, as shown in Figure 17:

Figure 17. Newsstand Section

2. Use the navigation buttons to scroll to the newspaper or magazine you want to read.

3. Click the thumbnail of the newspaper or magazine.

4. Select UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX from the drop-down list and click Log in.

Details about the selected content appears, as shown in Figure 18:

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Figure 18. ProQuest Results

5. Click the link of the most current version of the publication to browse and read various sections of the publications.

Multimedia

Here you will see our latest in video tutorials to assist you with research.

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Chapter 4 The Find Tab

The Find tab allows you to search through various types of specialized resources. These resources are organized into specific categories as shown in Figure 19:

Figure 19. Find Tab Resources.

Each of the links located in the Find tab represent a category and are detailed in the following subsections.

Articles

Clicking the Articles link brings up a new tab that allows you to search for articles, as shown in Figure 20:

Figure 20. Find Articles Page

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The University Library offers an extensive collection of databases that contain millions of full-text articles from journals, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and more. These articles are the best place to look for the most recent information on a subject. The subjects include business, communications, criminal justice, and information technology.

There are several ways to search for articles:

 You can search multiple article library databases simultaneously by keyword using the Search field in the Search Articles by Keyword pane at the top left of the page.

 Search through databases using the Databases that Contain Articles pane in the middle of the page. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information and articles they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicates the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Navigate through the list using the alphabetic buttons at the top of the pane. Click on the name of the database to open the link in a new tab.

 Use the Spotlight On pane at the left of the page to review highlighted databases and the descriptions of information they contain.

 If you have a citation or reference to a specific article, you can click the link in the Find a Specific Article by Citation pane to see whether the library has the article in full-text format. A new tab will open, as shown in Figure 21:

Figure 21. Search by Citation to Find a Specific Publication.

Enter the title or name of the journal, newspaper, or magazine in the search box. If the journal, newspaper, or magazine is in the library, the available months/years will display, along with links to the databases where you can view the full text that of the publication. Be sure to check the date on your citation or reference against the available months/years to verify that the article is available in full text.

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Biographies

Clicking the Biographies link brings up a new tab that allows you to search through databases for biographies, as shown in Figure 22:

Figure 22. Find Biographies Page

The University Library offers an extensive collection of databases, including a number of databases containing biographies. These databases are listed in the Biography Databases pane in the middle of the page. Databases are listed in alphabetic order by name and include descriptions about the types of information and articles they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicates the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

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Books and Dissertations

Clicking the Books & Dissertations link brings up a new tab that allows you to search for eBooks and dissertations, as shown in Figure 23:

Figure 23. Find Books and Dissertations Page

The University Library offers an extensive collection of electronic books and completed dissertations that you can access through databases. These collections cover a variety of disciplines, including business, economics, technology, engineering, humanities, science, and more.

There are several ways to search for books:

 Search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Search eBooks pane at the top of the page. You can search by title, keyword, subject, or ISBN.

 Search through databases using the Find Databases that Contain eBooks pane in the middle left of the page. Click the link to open a tab containing a pre-defined search for books, as shown in Figure 24:

Figure 24. Pre-defined Search Listing eBook Databases

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Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information and articles they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Navigate through the list using the alphabetic buttons at the top of the page. Click on the name of the database to open the link in a new tab.

 The Find Dissertations pane at the left of the page lists databases that contain dissertations and their descriptions. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

 If you have a citation or reference to a specific book, you can click the link in the Find a Specific eBook by Citation pane in the middle of the page to see whether the library has an electronic copy of the book. A new search tab will open, as shown in Figure 25:

Figure 25. Search by Citation to Find a Specific Publication

 The Recently Added Books pane at the right of the page highlights new eBooks.

 Use the Spotlight On pane at the right of the page to review a highlighted database and the description of information it contains.

 The Frequently Asked Questions about eBooks pane in the middle of the page highlights questions asked specifically about eBooks. To view the question and any responses posted on the thread, click the question title.

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Citation and Publishing Tools

Clicking the Citation and Publishing Tools link brings up a new tab that details library resources that can help you organize research information, as shown in Figure 26:

Figure 26. Find Citation and Publishing Tools Page

The RefWorks pane at the left of the page details a resource called RefWorks, which can be used to save, organize and format citations for all of your research in one location, helping you create APA-formatted bibliographies. You can export citations from library resources, such as EBSCOhost, ProQuest, and many other resources directly into your RefWorks account. Instructions to export a citation, view and organize citations, and create a bibliography are detailed in this pane. Additional references, including links to a Quick Start Guide, videos, free live training sessions, and recorded webinars are also included on the login page. You can log in or sign up for a RefWorks account using the link on the RefWorks login page, as shown in Figure 27:

Figure 27. RefWorks Login Page.

A Publishing Resources pane is located on the bottom left of the page. This pane includes information to several University Library resources for publishing academic research.

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Company Directories and Financials

Clicking the Company Directories and Financials link brings up a new tab that details business resources, as shown in Figure 28:

Figure 28. Find Company Directories and Financials Page

The Business Links pane includes links to in-depth subject based resources

Country Profiles and Economic Data

Clicking the Country Profiles and Economic Data link provides access to a new tab that details country resources.

The Reference Databases pane on the left of the page lists a number of recommended databases that include country and economic information. Below this pane is a Reference Books pane that links to recommended reference eBooks.

In the center of the page is the Country Databases pane. This pane lists recommended databases, organized by subtopics. Databases are listed alphabetically by name within each subtopic and include descriptions about the types of information and articles they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

On the top right of the page is the Buried Treasures pane. This pane contains information about how to refine search parameters in specific databases so that you can access country profile information. Below that pane is the Spotlight On pane that details a highlighted database (or group of databases) and the description of information it contains.

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Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Clicking the Encyclopedias and Dictionaries link brings up a new tab that provides reference materials.

The Why Use Reference Materials? pane at the top left of the page details the type of information that reference materials, such as encyclopedias and dictionaries, offer.

The Dictionary Resources pane on the bottom left of the page provides a list of databases offering dictionary resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information and articles they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

The Encyclopedias and Reference Resources pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering reference information. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information and articles they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

The Spotlight On pane at the right of the page details one pertinent database and the information it contains.

General Resources

Clicking the General Resources link brings up a new tab that details broad-based resources.

General Resource databases cover a multitude of subjects and offer a variety of resources, such as scholarly journals, popular magazines, newspapers, reports, and dissertations.

The So Where is the Article? pane on the left hand side provides instructions on how to retrieve full-text articles, as opposed to article abstracts, in EBSCOHost and Proquest.

On the bottom-left side of the page, the Related Guides pane links to several how-to guides and the Need Assistance? pane directs users to the FAQs and Ask a Librarian page.

The General Resources Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering general information. Databases are listed alphabetically by name in two subcategories and include descriptions about the types of information and articles they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

The Managing Your Research pane at the right of the page details two specific research tools: RefWorks and Folders. Use RefWorks to organize citations for all of your research in one location and create APA-formatted bibliographies. The Folders feature allows you to set up and use a personal account to save and organize articles in folders.

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Government Resources

Clicking the Government Resources link brings up a new tab that details government resources.

At the top left of the page, the What can I find in these Government resources? pane details the type of resources located on this page, which includes comprehensive information on economics, health, education, crime, the environment, and demographic trends from United States Government resources.

The Spotlight On pane at the left of the page details one pertinent database and the information that it contains.

A Reference Books pane is located on the right side of the page and provides the names and links to various eBooks covering government topics.

Journal Indexes and Abstracts

Clicking the Journal Indexes and Abstracts link brings up a new tab that displays journal indexes and abstract resources available for in-depth research.

Journal indexes and abstracts do not include the full text of articles and other documents. Instead, they include listings, citations, and summaries of a wide variety of documents. In some cases, the search results page might include links to the full text, if it is available through another database. Other documents could be available for free online.

The Full-Text Options pane on the left of the page details two ways to find full-text resources in the University Library:

 You can find full-text resources in the Library on the Articles or Peer-Reviewed/Scholarly pages. These resources are configured to show only those documents that are immediately available online and often provide the most convenient results for basic course assignments.

 If you are conducting advanced research and need access to documents identified in the search results, but are not available online, the University Library might be able to obtain copies of these documents via a document delivery service. This process generally takes about one business day, but some documents might take longer to be transferred, depending on how they are obtained. Delivery within a specific timeframe cannot be guaranteed. You can find the document delivery form by clicking the Request a Specific Document link under the Library Services menu on the University Library's Home page.

The Journal Indexes and Abstracts pane at the right of the page provides a list of databases offering resource indexes and abstracts. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information and articles they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

A pane at the bottom of the page called About Journal Indexes and Abstracts describes what indexes and abstracts are and indicate that these tools do not include the full text of articles and other documents.

Multimedia

Clicking the Multimedia link brings up a new tab that displays multimedia resources.

The What can I find in Multimedia resources? pane at the top left of the page details the types of resources included on this page. Multimedia resources included provide information in a variety of formats, including transcripts, pictures, videos, and more. Subject coverage includes criminal justice, history, business, counseling, social sciences, cultural studies, humanities, science, and health care.

In the Featured Video pane on the right side of the page, a video and corresponding link is highlighted and can be played directly from this page. The Spotlight On pane is located directly below the Featured Video pane and details one pertinent database and the information it contains.

The Multimedia Databases pane at the right of the page provides a list of databases offering multimedia resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain.

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Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

Peer-Reviewed/Scholarly Resources

Clicking the Peer-Reviewed/Scholarly Resources link brings up a new tab that displays peer-reviewed resources. At the top left of the page, you can search multiple peer-reviewed and scholarly library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Search for peer-reviewed articles in several databases at once pane.

In the middle left of the page, the Databases That Contain Peer-Reviewed Articles pane includes a link to a list of peer- reviewed/scholarly content databases in the University Library. Click the link to open a tab containing a pre-defined search for articles containing peer-reviewed/scholarly content, as shown in Figure 29:

Figure 29. Pre-defined Search Listing Databases with Articles Containing Peer-reviewed/Scholarly Content.

Tip: Be sure to look for the icons that relate specifically to peer-reviewed/scholarly content, as detailed in the Access Key at the right of the search page.

Indicates that all content in the database is Peer-reviewed/Scholarly content.

Indicates that the database might contain Peer-reviewed/Scholarly content.

At the bottom left of the page is the Confirm your source is peer-reviewed! Pane, which links to Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory. To confirm that a specific journal is peer-reviewed, search for this journal in the directory. Results displaying a referee shirt icon denote journals that are peer-reviewed.

The Finding Peer-Reviewed Content in the Library pane in the middle of the page provides instructions about how to ensure your search results are actually peer-reviewed. While some of the resources in the University Library contain only peer-reviewed content, others (EBSCOhost and ProQuest resources) require users to select a check box, typically listed as scholarly (peer-reviewed) or peer-reviewed. If applicable, be sure to select the Peer-Reviewed check box before running your search.

Also in the middle of the page is the What is Peer Review? pane. This pane describes the peer-review process, which is designed to ensure the quality of published research. A video and corresponding link details peer-reviewed journals and the video can be played from this page.

The Characteristics of Peer-Reviewed and Scholarly Articles pane at the top right of the page details characteristics of these articles.

Also at the right of the page is the Sections Found in Peer-Reviewed and Scholarly Articles pane. Peer-reviewed and scholarly articles will typically include most, if not all, of the following sections:

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 Literature Review

 Methods or Methodology

 Results

 Discussion

At the bottom right of the page is a pane entitled What is Scholarly?, which defines scholarly articles. These articles are written by experts in a field, who are often associated with a college or university. They are written for a scholarly audience, meaning other scholars, researchers, and students. While all peer-reviewed articles are scholarly, not all scholarly articles are peer-reviewed.

Specialized Resources

Clicking the Specialized Resources link brings up a new tab that displays databases focused on specific subjects. The Specialized Resources and Databases pane provides a list of databases offering specialized resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

Test Preparation and Study Guides

Clicking the Test Preparation and Study Guides link provides access to study and test resources.

The Test Prep and Study Guide Resources pane at the top of the page details the types of resources included on the page. The resources in the University Library are intended to help students prepare for qualifying exams, such as the Praxis, GRE, and MCAT and includes study guides, sample test questions, and general test preparation.

The Spotlight On pane at the left of the page highlights one study resource. The Graduate School Prep eBooks pane at the bottom left of the page lists links to eBooks about graduate studies.

The middle pane, Test Prep and Study Guide Databases, provides a list of databases offering test preparation and study resources. Databases are listed alphabetically and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

In the bottom middle of the page is the Professional Exam Guides pane, which lists eBooks that discuss various professional exams.

The Study Habits and General Test Prep eBooks pane at the right of the page provides links to eBooks that discuss general studying and test-taking skills.

On the bottom-right side of the page, the Ask A Librarian pane directs you to the FAQs and Ask a Librarian page. Go to this page is you are unable to locate good resources.

Writing and Publishing Resources

Clicking the Writing and Publishing Resources link provides access to writing and publishing tools.

The Writing Resources pane provides a list of databases offering writing resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

The Publishing Resources pane provides a list of databases offering publishing resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the

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Chapter 5 The Research Guides Tab

Research Guides integrate all kinds of content, including eBooks, multimedia resources, articles and RSS feeds. This content, specific to subject areas or research needs and is compiled by your librarian.

The Research Guides tab allows you to search through various types of resources, as shown in Figure 30:

Figure 30. The Research Guides Tab.

Research guides are listed by categories on the Research Guides page. Click a topic to open a new tab that provides resources for the selected category. Each of the categories will be documented in the subsections below.

Also located on the Research Guides page at the right are buttons directing the user to the A-Z Database List and the FAQs and Ask a Librarian page.

Art and Music Guide

Clicking the Art and Music link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Art and Music Research pane. The Art and Music Newsstand pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various electronic publications about art and music.

The Recommended Art and Music Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering art and music resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

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Also located in the middle of the page is the Recommended Reference Resources pane, which links to various eBooks covering the art and music category.

At the top right of the page is the NPR Arts and Life RSS Feed pane that provides links to NPR articles about art by title in real time. The NPR Music RSS Feed pane is located at the bottom right of the page and also provides links to NPR articles about music by title in real time.

Biology Guide

Clicking the Biology link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Biology Research pane. The Top Biology Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about biology.

The Recommended Biology Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering biology resources. Databases are listed in two subcategories alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicates the types of information contained in each database. (For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter.) Click on the name of the database to open the link in a new tab.

Also located in the middle of the page is the Recommended Reference Resources pane, which links to various eBooks Biology.

At the top right of the page is the Biology Letters RSS Feed pane that provides links to articles about biology by title in real time. The Recommended Reference Resources pane is also located at the right of the page and provides links to electronic resources.

Business Guide

Clicking the Business link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

The Business Links pane at the top left of the page provides access to indpeth access to specific business topics.

The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other business-related guides.

At the top middle of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Business Search pane. The Top Business Journals pane is also located in the middle of the page and links to various journals about business.

At the top right of the page provides access to up to date industry topics and trends.

Communication Guide

Clicking the Communication link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Communication Research pane. The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other communication-related guides. The Top Communication Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about communication.

The Recommended Communication Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering communication resources. Databases are listed in two subcategories alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the top right of the page provides access to up to date communication topics and trends in real time.

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Counseling and Human Services Guide

Clicking the Counseling and Human Services link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Counseling and Human Services Research pane. The Top Counseling and Human Services Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about counseling and human services.

The Recommended Counseling and Human Services Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering counseling and human services resources. Databases are listed in two subcategories alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the top right of the page is a link that provides access to up-to-date economic topics and trends in real time.

Countries and Cultures Guide

Clicking the Countries and Cultures link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Countries and Cultures Research pane. The Top Countries and Cultures Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about countries and cultures.

The Recommended Countries and Cultures Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering countries and cultures resources. Databases are listed in two subcategories alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the top right of the page is a link that provides access to up-to-date news articles in real time.

Criminal Justice Guide

Clicking the Criminal Justice link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Criminal Justice Research pane. The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other criminal justice-related guides. The Top Criminal Justice Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about criminal justice.

The Recommended Criminal Justice Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering criminal justice resources. Databases are listed in two subcategories alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open the link in a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to relevant criminal justice articles in real time.

Critical Thinking Guide

Clicking the Critical Thinking link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Critical Thinking Research pane. The Critical Thinking Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about critical thinking.

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The Recommended Critical Thinking Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering critical thinking resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicates the types of information contained in each database. (For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter.) Click on the name of the database to open the link in a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to relevant articles in real time. The Recommended Books pane provides links to eBooks about critical thinking.

Education Guide

Clicking the Education link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Education Research pane. The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other education-related guides. The Top Education Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about education.

The Recommended Education Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering education resources. Databases are listed alphabetically in two subcategories by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to up-to-date education articles in real time.

English and Literature Guide

Clicking the English and Literature link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find English and Literature Research pane. The Top English and Literature Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about English and literature.

The Recommended English and Literature Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering English and literature resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to up-to-date information and articles about literature in real time. Also, at the right of the page is the Journals Recommended by Faculty pane.

Environmental Science Guide

Clicking the Environmental Science link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Environmental Science Research pane. The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other environmental science-related guides. The Top Environmental Science Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about environmental science.

The Recommended Environmental Science Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering environmental science resources. Databases are listed alphabetically in two subcategories by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

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At the right of the page is a link that provides access to relevant articles about the environment in real time.

Ethics and Philosophy Guide

Clicking the Ethics and Philosophy link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Ethics and Philosophy Research pane. The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other ethics and philosophy-related guides. The Top Ethics and Philosophy Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about ethics and philosophy.

The Recommended Ethics and Philosophy Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering ethics and philosophy resources. Databases are listed alphabetically in two subcategories by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to articles about philosophy and ethics in real time.

Health Care Administration and Management Guide

Clicking the Health Care Administration and Management link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Health Care Administration Research pane. The Top Health Administration Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about health care administration.

The Recommended Health Administration Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering health care administration and management resources. Databases are listed alphabetically in three subcategories by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is the Modern Healthcare – Business News pane that provides links to articles current trends and topics in real time.

History Guide

Clicking the History link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find History Research pane. The Top History Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about history.

The Recommended History Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering history resources. Databases are listed alphabetically in three subcategories by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open the link in a new tab.

At the right of the page is a pane that provides links to up-to-date articles about history in real time.

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Hospitality and Tourism Guide

Clicking the Hospitality and Tourism link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Hospitality and Tourism Research pane. The Top Hospitality and Tourism Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about hospitality and tourism.

The Recommended Hospitality and Tourism Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering hospitality and tourism resources. Databases are listed by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to articles in real time. The Available eBooks pane provides links to various eBooks on Hospital or Tourism related topics.

How Do I…? Guide

Clicking the How Do I…? link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

The How Do I…? page contains a link to various overview and getting started topics that can help you navigate through various University Library tasks. These guides are listed in the List of How Do I… Guides pane in the middle of the page. Also located on the How Do I…? page at the right is a link directing you to the FAQs and Ask a Librarian page.

Humanities Guide

Clicking the Humanities link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Humanities Research pane. The Top Humanities Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about humanities.

The Recommended Humanities Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering humanities resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter –. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to up-to-date articles in real time. The Recommended Reference Resources pane provides links to various eBooks and publications.

Information Systems and Technologies Guide

Clicking the Information Systems and Technologies link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Information Technology Research pane. The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other information technology-related guides. The Top Information Systems and Technology Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about technology.

The Recommended Information Technology Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering technology resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name in two sub-categories and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of

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At the right of the page is the Technology RSS Feed pane that provides links to articles about technology by title in real time.

Law Guide

Clicking the Law link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Law Research pane. The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other law-related guides. The Top Law Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about law.

The Recommended Law Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering legal resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name in two sub-categories and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to law articles in real time.

Library and Information Science Guide

Clicking the Library and Information Science link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Library and Information Science Research pane. The Top Library and Information Science Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about library and information science.

The Recommended Library and Information Science Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering legal resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name in two sub-categories and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to relevant and up-to-date articles in real time.

News and Current Events Guide

Clicking the News and Current Events link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find News and Current Events Research pane. The Top News and Current Events Publications pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various publications containing information about news and current events.

The Recommended News and Current Events Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering current events resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name in two sub-categories and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to up-to-date articles about news and current events in real time.

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Nursing Guide

Clicking the Nursing link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Nursing Research pane. The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other nursing-related guides. The Top Nursing Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about nursing.

The Recommended Nursing Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering nursing resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name in two sub-categories and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to up-to-date articles about nursing in real time.

Political Science Guide

Clicking the Political Science link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Political Science Research pane. The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other political science-related guides. The Top Political Science Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about nursing.

The Recommended Political Science Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering political science resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name in two sub-categories and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to relevant political science articles in real time.

Psychology Guide

Clicking the Psychology link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Psychology Research pane. The Psychology Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about psychology.

The Recommended Psychology Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering political science resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name in two sub-categories and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open the link in a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to up-to-date articles about psychology in real time. Also, at the right of the page is the Psychology eBook Collections that provides links to eBook on Psychology

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Public Administration Guide

Clicking the Public Administration link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Public Administration Research pane. The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other public administration-related guides. The Top Public Administration Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about public administration.

The Recommended Public Administration Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering public administration resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name in two sub-categories and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open the link in a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to relevant articles in real time.

Religion Guide

Clicking the Religion link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Religion Research pane. The Top Religion Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about religion.

The Recommended Religion Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering religious resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name in two sub-categories and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to articles about religion in real time.

SAGE Research Methods Guide

SAGE Research Methods provides a research methods tool that is designed to help you with your research projects. The SAGE Research Methods Guide helps you understand the methods and concepts that you can use to design your research project and write your findings.

Clicking the SAGE Research link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources, as shown in Figure 31:

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Figure 31. SAGE Research Methods Research Guide

At the top left of the page, you can access links in the Quick Links pane. In the Follow SAGE Research Methods pane, you will find the Twitter handle you can follow for SAGE updates.

In the middle of the page is the Introduction pane. This research guide, based on a guide created by SAGE and adapted with their permission, can help you explore research methods in the social sciences. This guide will help you find the best literature to guide you in choosing a methodology and beginning your research project. The SAGE Tools pane offers additional links, including which statistical test and which method you should use.

The Most Popular Methods pane provides links to the SAGE website for each method. The methods listed include:

 Action Research

 Case Study

 Coding

 Delphi Technique

 Ethnography

 Evaluation

 Grounded Theory

 Internet Research

 Interviews

 Literature Review

 Mixed Methods

 Narrative Research

 Nominal Group Technique

 Observational Research

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 Phenomenology

 Questionnaires

 Survey

Also located on the right side is the Ask a Librarian pane that contains a link directing the user to the FAQs and Ask a Librarian page.

Science Guide

Clicking the Science link opens a new page that displays category-appropriate resources.

At the top left of the page, you can search multiple library databases simultaneously using the Search field in the Find Science Research pane. The Related Guides pane at the left of the page includes links to other science-related guides. The Top Science Journals pane is also located on the left of the page and links to various journals about science.

The Recommended Science Databases pane in the middle of the page provides a list of databases offering science resources. Databases are listed alphabetically by name in two sub-categories and include descriptions about the types of information they contain. Icons next to the database name also indicate the types of information contained in each database. For more information, refer to the Working with Databases chapter. Click the name of the database to open a new tab.

At the right of the page is a link that provides access to up-to-date articles about science in real time.

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Chapter 6 Working with Databases

The Databases A-Z tab lets you search various databases to find information that can help you with your learning. Click the Databases A-Z tab and you’ll see the items described in the following subsections.

Search Field

Use the Search for Databases field to search all of the databases included in the University Library. If you don’t know the name of a database, you can scroll through the listing at the bottom of this page and a select a database that way. But, if you know the name of a database or know at least one name in the database’s title, type it into the search field and then click Go, as shown in Figure 32:

Figure 32. Databases Search Field

Note: If you use a keyword that is not included in the title of any databases for this library, you’ll see this message: 0 databases found for [Keyword]. Additionally, you might notice that this search area includes a number of databases that differs from the number shown if you click the All link that is part of the alphanumeric listing below the filter fields. The University has notified the vendor who supplies the databases of this discrepancy and they have indicated that this is a known bug. However, as of this time, no date for when the vendor will fix this bug has been supplied.

Filters

Use the filters supplied by the University Library to find specific information. When you click the Databases A-Z tab, the filters shown in Figure 33 always appear:

Figure 33. Database Filters

Each filter defaults to All, but you can click the drop-down menu arrow for any of these filter menus and select a specific option. Let’s say that you select these filter options:

 Business for the Database Subject Filter

 Media for the Database Types Filter

 ProQuest for the Database Vendors Filter

Immediately below the filters, the All row highlights the first letter of the database(s) that contain the information you requested and a message appears, stating how many databases contain this information. The database(s) appear by name below the message, along with a brief description, as shown in Figure 34:

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Figure 34. Filter Results

Tip: To clear the filters you selected, click the Clear Filters/Browse All Databases button that appears to the right of the message that shows how many databases contain the requested information.

If you look to the right of the filter information that appears below the filters, you’ll find a listing of guides that correlate to the information you filtered. For this example, because we used Business as the Database Subject Filter, the following list of Business Guides would appear:

Figure 35. Business Guides

Had we selected Education as the Database Subject Filter, a list of Education Guides would have appeared. Each database is associated with a list of guides.

Tip: If you keep the filters set to their default All settings, a listing of each University Library database is displayed on this page, along with a brief description of the information house in each database. Click the database name to open a page in a new window. From this page, you can perform various type of searches to find or narrow the information you’re looking for.

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Access Key

On the right side of the Databases A-Z page, you’ll find this Access Key:

Figure 36. Access Key

This Access Key lists the icons that appear to the right of each database name. These icons help you identify the types of information included in the database(s). Sticking with the example filters of Business, Media, and ProQuest, Figure 37 shows the associated keys:

Figure 37. Access Key – Example Icons

These icons indicate that the Culturegrams database includes information in the form of Statistics & Datasets, Multimedia, and Reports.

Database Listing

When you click the Database A-Z tab and leave the filters set to their default settings, all databases included in the University Library appear on the page. Each database includes a brief description of what it contains, along with the associated Access Key icons. When you click the database name, a new page opens with additional search tools being made available for that database.

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Chapter 7 About the Library

The About the Library tab is an information-only tab that details the mission of the University Library, describes the library’s collection and states how you can benefit from it, and also contains information about our librarians. To access the About the Library page, click the About the Library tab on the University Library.

Structure Bookmarks

Chapter 1 Before You Begin
Chapter 2 Overview
Chapter 3 University Library Home Page
Chapter 4 The Find Tab
Chapter 5 The Research Guides Tab
Chapter 6 Working with Databases
Chapter 7 About the Library