F INDING S OURCES U SING THE UF L IBRARIES
SCHOLARLY/PROFESSIONAL SOURCES Books Trade magazines Scholarly (peer reviewed) journals Government-produced materials Official organization or company websites (beware of commercialism though!)
ACCESSING SOURCES Going to the library (self-directed, help from librarians) Online through UF library website Online through UF library engineering guide Online through search engine
VISITING THE LIBRARY Marston Science Library West Arts & Architecture Smathers
OFF-CAMPUS ACCESS
FINDING HELP
LIBRARY CATALOG Use the library catalog to look for: Books Journals (that the library carries) Newspapers (that the library carries) DVDs Government documents Microfilm/Microfiche (that the library carries) Reference works and many other print and media sources
DATABASES What is a database? A searchable collection of articles from peer- reviewed journals, business journals, newspapers, and magazines. The library pays for access to the databases. What is the purpose of a database? To index individual articles in groups of subject matter, although there are some general databases (like Academic Search Premier). Why do you have to use a database? Why can’t you find journal ARTICLES in the regular library catalog? To find journal articles; because the catalog only shows what the library carries, not the contents within the items carried
DATABASES
SPECIAL GUIDES 3254 Engineering (all kinds)
SPECIAL GUIDES 3254 Engineering (all kinds) and lots more…
Make sure your sources: are relevant. are credible. are professional. Don’t be afraid to ask librarians for help!