LIBRARY WORKSHOP FOR HIS1003 - INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL IDEAS AND PRACTICES EdUHK Library 16 Oct 2018
Outline iSearch – Intelligent one-stop platform for searching books, journal articles and more Subject Guide Alexander Street (Video) Britannica IMAGE QUEST (Image) Cambridge Core (Ebook) JSTOR (Ebook & Articles) Recommended Databases
iSearch – Basic Information What is iSearch? iSearch is a one-stop platform for finding library books, journals, media, course reserves, full-text articles, HKALL and more. Advantages
iSearch - Basic Information What resources are included in iSearch? What resources are excluded from iSearch? Library Resources Books Media Course Reserve Journals Articles Videos Databases Articles Videos Newspaper articles Reference entries Statistical data Open-access Resources
iSearch - Basic Information iSearch on the Library homepage Direct to iSearch homepage Enter your search terms
iSearch - Basic Information iSearch Homepage
iSeach – How to Find a Book Example: Find a book related to “modern history”
iSeach – How to Find a Book Exercise: Try to use “Refine my results” function to find books about “world politics” Question: How many records can you find?
iSeach – How to Find a Book Print book provides call no. and location Which one is E-book? Which one is print book? E-book provides access link
iSearch – How to Find an Article?
iSearch – How to Find an Article? Tips: Better to use “Advanced Search” function for finding resources in specific topic
iSearch – How to Find an Article? Search Tips:
iSearch – How to Find an Article?
Subject Guide for History
Subject Guide for History
Databases for History
Alexander Street
Britannica IMAGEQUEST
Britannica IMAGEQUEST
Cambridge Core - History
Cambridge Core - History Exercise: Please try to use Cambridge Core to find resources related to “East Asian History” Question: Can you access to all records in your result list?
JSTOR
JSTOR Browse by subject
JSTOR
What should I do if I want to cite the source? JSTOR Exercise: Please try to find “Art history in Singapore” and make sure you can access to the records Question: What should I do if I want to cite the source?
Recommended Databases European Views of the Americas: 1493-1750 (Index) History of Feminism (Books & articles) Academic Search Ultimate (via EBSCO) (Index & articles) ATLA Religion Database (via EBSCO) (Index) Factiva (News) ProQuest Historical Newspapers: South China Morning Post (1903-1998) (News) Blackwell Reference Online (Reference)
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