Engineering Information Resources Durham University Library June 2008

Learning outcomes By the end of this session you will be able to: Know how to access full text documents Effectively search several databases Evaluate resources Search subject gateways Access information on correct forms of referencing

Starting point Engineering subject pages Library catalogue  Advanced searching  E-books  Journals Print and electronic Eg. Searching within ScienceDirect

Effective searching Keywords / synonyms eg. Hydrology, water engineering Truncation, eg. hydr* (hydrology, hydrological) Wildcards, eg. Colo#r (colour, color)  Useful for British / American differences Subject headings  In Library catalogue, databases

StandardsStandards, patents, e-prints Standards Patents E-prints

Bibliographic databases Web of Knowledge RAM (Recent Advances in Manufacturing) Journal providers eg ScienceDirect

Accessing material not in Durham SCONUL Access scheme Other library catalogues Document Delivery Service

Internet sites Access these via Engineering subject pages Google Scholar Intute: Science, Engineering & Technology Intute TechExtra Intute Virtual Training Suite  Range of engineering tutorials

Evaluating your sources Advice links on your handout for print and web resources Does what you have found meet your requirements? Be particularly careful with the quality of internet resources See advice on your handout

Citing your sources Departmental style  Print  Electronic Library guidance  Writing your bibliography  Cite them right (REF PEA)

Help and support Seek further advice if required Enquiries Liaison Librarian: Christine Purcell Any questions?

Practical session Explore resources you’ve not used before  If you’re stuck for a subject, here’s a list of possible search terms: Energy conversion or storage The use of nanotechnologies within medicine Strategic management within engineering

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