©2018 Nagoya University Library

©2018 Nagoya University Library
Library Guidance for TA of First Year Seminar A of the International Programs 2018 Fall Semester <Time allocation> 1. 10min 2.1 5min 2.2 10min 2.3, 2.4 5min 3. 8min Advertising, question and answer 2min …Total 40min 4.Tour “How to Use Library” 45min ©2018 Nagoya University Library

Contents The aim of today’s guidance 2. Key points Using library Searching for books and journals（OPAC） Finding and obtaining materials When you need help 3. Additional details for the guidance 4. Experience a standard library tour <Focusing on the things which you want to convey to freshmen as a TA> ©2018 Nagoya University Library

１. The Aim of ToDAY’s GUIDANCe
What kind of support can the library provide? Important lecture points The aim of this library guidance Why do we want new students to become skillful in using library? Holding a lecture/tour on “How to Use Library” Report on the lecture/tour TA’s conduct Assisting page in searching for academic resources for TAs <1. (slide 4-9): 10min> ©2018 Nagoya University Library

1.1 The aim of this library guidance At the beginning・・・ When you entered university・・・ When was the first time you used library? What was your impression of library? How do you use library now? How do you learn to use library? How do you study/research without using library? It will be more efficient if you use your own experience as student during the guidance. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

1.1 The aim of this library guidance The key Points of the lecture/guidance（Library tour) Library services and facilities Rules, manners and skills on searching for information 　→ Double check your knowledge and skills before teaching Support desk (service, training course, etc）　→ Introduce students in case they need support Guidance for the period of First Year Seminar A Searching, selecting and evaluating information Training for TAs 　Teaching skills The goals of this library guidance ・As a TA, check what you want new students who participate in First Year Seminar to know. ・During period of First Year Seminars students acquire skills to search for and use information skillfully. ・As a graduate student, you acquire skills to search for information more efficiently and you can teach it easily to others Check the knowledge you have once more from teaching standpoint and then teach new students how to use library, the rules and basic methods to search for book. There is no need for new students to remember all of today’s content, tell them that in case of trouble NUL can provide support. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

1.2 Why do we want new students to become skillful in using library?
First Year Seminar Learning the ways of conducting profound and interesting research via versatile mental training which is based on planning the enhancement of common basic skills such as reading, writing and listening. -- Syllabus Learning the basics of living as a member of society What is “Information Literacy”? To be able to determine the nature and extent of the information needed To be able to access needed information effectively and efficiently To be able to evaluate information and its sources critically and to incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system To be able to use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose individually or as a member of a group To be able to understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information. Access and use information ethically and legally (Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education, American Library Association) It is important to acquire at University: informational literacy Goal of First Year Seminar according to syllabus is “…to cultivate ability to read, write and speak…” Read: Search for information, make choices, read and understand, evaluate Write: Synthesis of gathered information summarized as your own thinking, conveyed to others in form of reports Speak: exchange opinions with others. Present in presentation →after graduation it will become a necessary skill, to communicate with others, even if you do not plan to become a researcher Acquire skills in First Year Seminar by studying in University. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

1.3 Holding a lecture/tour on “How to Use Library”
Model course Please hold a guidance using the model below. Combination of a lecture or a tour is encouraged. Please contact the professor regarding time, allocation, and venue. Course Content 1【Standard】 [60min] Library tour with library material search (interactive) 2【Optional】 [30min] Searching for books and journals –The basics of OPAC Search– ・１【Standard】 This course incorporates a brief version of the standard cource on [searching for library material]. You are advised to pick a book and make an actual search using OPAC. Then carefully check the guide flow. ・２【Optional】　If you want to give more emphasis on how to search for books and journals using OPAC pick this option. For this cource you can use the training seminar room. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

1.4 Report on the lecture/tour TA’s conduct
How：Fill in and send the reporting form on the assisting page Duration：until the end of December Contents of report Conducting or not conducting the lecture: In case of conducting, specify the date and time In case of not conducting, specify the reason Contents of the lecture（Please select） Impression, etc. Be sure not to forget to submit the report after your briefing. Report form can be found at the assist page. In case where you did not do the briefing, submit a report explaining why you were not able to carry out the briefing. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

1.5 Assisting page in searching for academic resources for TAs
Reporting form Procedures, today’s slides, materials for introductory library tour（Tour guide (Map)) can be found on this page. Click internal links at the top of the page, which take you to the section you need. Library Tour “Library tour with library material search” While watching the Tour guide (Map)（※）, briefly explain the key points being written. （※）Tour guide (Map) (PDF) [2018] ：A standard course on searching for library materials This is available for distribution in your class. Get materials for guidance Tour guide (Map) ©2018 Nagoya University Library

2. key points oN “How to use THE library”
Using the Library Searching for books and journals（OPAC） Finding and obtaining materials When you need help <2. (slide 10-29): 20min> <2-1(slide 11-13): 5min＞ ©2018 Nagoya University Library

2.1 Using the Library The outline of the Nagoya University Library (NUL) ★Guidance points： The Central Library is not the only one library in Nagoya University. NUL consists of more than 20 libraries. Medical Library (Tsurumai Campus)/Library of Health Science (Daiko Campus)/Departmental libraries There are in total 3.3 million materials in the whole NUL and 1.3 million of them are held in the Central Library * Higashiyama Campus Library Map from ”Guide to Nagoya University Central Library” Location of departmental libraries you can find on a map and list on the back cover of the Library Guide. Inform new students that besides CL there are departmental libraries, which have specialized literature in each department. ©2014 Nagoya University Library

2.1 Using the Library Is the library a place for … only borrowing books? studying group learning, presenting searching for materials, consulting about studies using PC, printing out reading academic papers using electronic resources (can be accessed also outside of the library) etc. ※ Student ID is necessary to enter the library or borrow books ★Guidance points： The difference of university and high school libraries Not only reading and borrowing books the place of ‘independent learning’ which takes you one step forward from the stage of ‘research based learning’ Scholarly articles are important *On the arrangements and facilities of Central Library, see “Guide to Nagoya University Central Library” or the Tour guide “Central Library Tour for New Students” Among new students there are those who think that Library is the place where you can borrow a book, please teach them that compared with a high-school library a University library is not only for borrowing books. NUL provides space to study individually and in groups using books and PCs. If you are troubled in searching for books required for classes, ask at counter. How to use facilities and equipment and about support services is explained on a library tour To enter the library, borrow books and use facilities student ID is required. ＜To those who use Library PCs the first time＞ First year students have to take the Information Security Training Instructions, Information Security Self-Inspection Instructions. When first year students use the terminal of lab for the first time, you have to change Nagoya University ID’s password. Confirm the language settings on Windows.（Change to English.) ©2018 Nagoya University Library

2.1 Using the Library: Rules and Manners
★Guidance points： ●Use carefully the property of Library ●Consider others The materials, facilities and equipments are the property of library. The responsibility to keep them in good condition for coming generations is on you Conversation for studies is allowed at Learning Commons (2F) and Learning Pods (3F) but talking loudly, having conversations other than for studies Prohibition of eating and drinking in the library is not only for the purpose of good manners but also for the protection of materials and facilities Keep the space pleasant for other people too Before Using the library・・・ Return the books by due date Use materials, equipment and machines carefully Keep quiet in the library Conversation for study is allowed at Learning Commons (2F) and Learning Pods (3F) Talking on a cell phone is not allowed except in designated areas Carrying food and uncovered drinks is prohibited Smoking is prohibited There is no garbage can inside the library.(only at library entrance) Pay attention to copyright law when copying materials Library materials and facilities, equipment as tables, PCs is the property of NU. Please be very careful not to damage it. Borrowed books must be returned within due period. Think of library as a common space, maintain it as a comfortable study space for others. In the Learning Commons on the 2nd floor and Learning Pods on the 3rd floor, you can talk about study but, speaking in loud voice or not related topics is not approved. Talking on a cell phone is not allowed except in areas with the mobile phone sign mark. You can only bring drinks with firmly closed caps or in a drinking flask. There is no garbage can inside the library. Please check the location of garbage can. When making copies, follow law and rules on copying.（more about author right will be explained further） ©2018 Nagoya University Library

2.2 Searching for Books and Journals
Holdings in Nagoya University If there are available Where you can find OPAC ＝Online　Public　Access　Catalog　 ★Guidance points： The place of the book can not be searched by Google! You can search from anywhere, anytime you want You can access OPAC from PCs, Tabs, Smartphones, Cellphones <2.2 (slide 14-24): 10min> When searching for books and Journals use OPAC Some student may be used to searching for books and journals in the internet but they do not know that library search tools exist! Link from library Top page Can be accessed from everywhere anytime, not only in library（except 3:00-5:00am) You can access OPAC not only from PCs but smartphones as well. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

In case of searching books Glenn D. Hook, et al. Japan's international relations : politics, (1) (2) economics and security 3rd ed. (The Sheffield Centre for (3) (4) Japanese Studies/Routledge series ; 44) Routledge, 2012. (5) (6) Words in red are available for Keyword Search (1) Author or Editor (2) Title (3) Edition　 (4) Series related information (5) Publisher (6) Publication year In some cases (e.g. in syllabus) information other than title are blank. When searching for specific books. Textbooks or recommended books, or books written by some professor, etc. ★Guidance points： ‘Publication year’ is not available for Keyword Search ©2018 Nagoya University Library

In case of searching journals or articles Noyori R., Ohkuma T. (2001) “Asymmetric catalysis by (1) (2) (3) architectural and functional molecular engineering” Angewandte Chemie : International Edition 40(1): (4) (5) (6) Words in red are available for Keyword Search (1) Author (2) Publication year/date (3) Title of article★ (4) Journal title★ (5) Volume, number☆ (6) Numbers of pages☆ Different from books 　★2 kinds of title 　☆Information of vol. and numbers of pages 　 New students sometimes ・Do not know what is an article ・Even if looking at information on article they do not know how to distinguish if it is a book or article ・Which is the title of the article or the title of the journal Therefore when volume, page, year of publishing is the landmark When searching in OPAC, please emphasize that they can only search by journal title. ★Guidance points： Show the sample of article Check if they can differentiate between a book and an article Only journal title can be used as a keyword ©2018 Nagoya University Library

2.2 Searching for Books and Journals Searching for Books by OPAC You can use several words Add asterisk (*) after the stem of the word  Truncation Please tell new students that ・ search can be made from this screen ・ no need to enter exact title of the book to do a search ・ You can search several words. A[space]B  include both A and B ・ Using asterisk(*) as a right handed truncation: librar*  all words starting with “librar” e.g. library, libraries, librarian, librarians Click on the title for details You can narrow down by Material Type, Holding Library, Publication year, Language etc. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

Bibliographic and holding information (books) ☟There are 4 copies available within NUL and 2 of them are in the Central Library. 【Location】 Library & Area 　(“Cent Lib …” = Central Library) Click on Location to view map 【Call Number】 Book’s arrangement and subject Labeled on the spine of the book Holding information ★ Guidance points： There are huge books, and they are divided and arranged in different areas It is very important for finding books to take notes both of 【Location】 and 【Call No】 Not only CL but also departmental libraries are displayed. Please emphasize that “Location” and “Call No.” are essential to finding a book. Bibliographic information 18

2.2 Searching for Books or Journals
Arrangement of Books Order of Call Number　 First column: Classification Number　 Second column: Author’s symbol The location differs according to types of books – Books for undergraduates: 3F, Books for researchers: 1・4F, Reference books: 2F 700 800 Classification No.  Author’s symbol  Info about Vol.&  　　Bookshelf etc　 Location 　　　  When demonstrating to students in practice how books are arranged show Call no. label and explain that books are arranged by number of Call No. Let them see that books with closest number has close topic. Hence, it may be useful to look at books that are near the book you are looking for. Books placed near = close topic ©2018 Nagoya University Library

Nippon Decimal Classification (NDC) 410 Mathematics 420 Physics 430 Chemistry ・・・ 460 Biology 461 Theoretical biology 462 Biogeography 463 Cytology 464 Biochemistry 464.1 Molecular Biology 464.2 Protein Collagen Nucleic Acid:RNA,DNA 470 Botany 480 Zoology 490 Medical sciences 0：General works 1：Philosophy 2：History 3：Social Sciences 4：Natural Sciences　　　　　 5：Technology 6：Industry 7：The arts 8：Language 9：Literature Nippon Decimal Classification is classification system used in many libraries throughout Japan. As digit number is getting bigger the category is getting more precise, even expanded after the decimal point. ★Guidance Points： You can skip showing these tables to the participants but Explain, when the numbers are close, the topic is also close Show them the detailed classification of columns on the shelves ©2018 Nagoya University Library

2.2 Searching for Books and Journals Searching for Journals by OPAC Search by ‘Journal title’ 　　×article title 　　×author 　　×publication year Click on the title for details Teaching points are ・It is important to search using Journal title. Don't use an article title or an author name ・When you only know the abbreviations of journal titles it is useful to do the Prefix search. (right-handed truncation: librar*  all words starting with “librar” e.g. library, libraries, librarian, librarians) ・To search journals more efficiently, you should select “Serials” as Material type in Refine Your Search section. Refine by Material Type You can also narrow down by Holding Library, Publication year, Language etc. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

－Information on the Journal in OPAC－
☟The journal is located in two libraries in NUL, one is the Central Library Make sure to check！ ※The existing volumes are displayed here　 Note that library may not hold all volumes! 【Demonstrate until the details screen, then explain on slide】 ●This journal is located in 2 libraries in NUL, one is the Central Library ●holding information of journals is different from the one of books. It tells us which issues and volumes are available. ●Even if journal is available, the volume you need may not be available. Make sure to check not only location but year/volume as well ●”Accession continuing” means that this journal is currently being subscribed ●Clicking the volume number will show you the holding information and arrival information. Clicking the volume will show you holding information ©2018 Nagoya University Library

－ Information on the Journal in OPAC －
Displayed when the e-Journal is available 【Demonstrate until the details screen, then explain on slide】 ●If the full text is available the link to e-Journal will be displayed. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

Arrangement of journals ★ Guidance Points： Journals have no call numbers in Central library. They are arranged by titles Current year issues: 3F Previous issues : B1 in bindings Title Order  Year order  Order of each volume number Show the articles by turning over the pages Japanese： Kana order Non-Japanese： Alphabetical order The location differs according to types of journals and publication year Current year issues: 3F Previous issues: B1 Journals are bound after about a year A B Journal are divided between Japanese and non-Japanese, arranged by title. Explain following in library tour ・Location of newly arrived and bound journals ・Bound journals originals and automatic racks ・Flip bound journals and show articles Same journals are arranged by publication year ©2018 Nagoya University Library

2.3 Finding and obtaining materials
The procedure of obtaining the materials NUL Libraries in Japan - University libraries - Public libraries - National Diet Library Libraries abroad Available Borrowing, Making copies ★ Guidance Points： Even if you can’t find, don’t give up! Reaffirm whether it is really unavailable You can search for materials in other libraries by CiNii Books, NDL OPAC, and so on If it is available in other libraries, you can order or visit the library Not available Available Ordering, Visiting ＜2.3, 2.4 (slide 25-29): 5min＞ When no results show after conducting a search using OPAC search, do not give up on using NUL system! ・Check if there are misspellings or conversion mistakes ・Ask a library staff ・Search if the material is available in other libraries, you can order them Not available Available Ordering Please ask library staff if you do not know how to search/order materials. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

Confirmation and renewal of your borrowing books →On OPAC Confirming your borrowed books, click on ‘Bibliography information’ Also confirm [Borrowing Lib] and [Lend Date-Due] on the left side of OPAC menu Log in (Nagoya University ID required) Do not forget to return book on time ・・・ In OPAC screen you can check or change return due date. On the left side of OPAC screen login from “Library Services” using NU ID and password. If the materials that you have borrowed are overdue and borrowing is suspended, you can check the period of suspension. Check the books which you want to renew, click on ※There are some libraries which can not renew the books from “Library Services” ©2018 Nagoya University Library

Cautions when you make copies
2.3 Finding and obtaining materials Cautions when you make copies Copyrighted works cannot be reproduced without copyright holder permission Usage in the library includes an escape clause and may be copied in the following ranges (Copyright Act Article 31 Clause 1) Where, in response to the request of a user of a library, etc. and for the purpose of his research or study, such user is furnished with a single reproduction of (a) a part of a work already made public, or (b) in the case of an individual work reproduced in a periodical already published for a considerable period of time, all of such individual work. The rules of library For the purpose of personal research and study One person one copy Do not exceed half of the entire part (periodical: Individual articles in any issue except the last one of a magazine or newspaper may be copied in its entirety) An article in periodical can be reproduced after the publication of the next issue Fill in the “application form of Copy Services” ＊Copy Machine inside the library is only for copying the library’s materials ! ★Guidance points： The rules of respect towards the author of books and articles It is not allowed to make a copy the latest number of journals or newspapers  Today’s newspaper may not be copied It is not allowed to make copies of personal materials such as notebooks, resumes of classes inside the library When making copies in the library follow copyright ・・・ in details follow these rules During library tour explain how to use copy machines ©2018 Nagoya University Library

Visiting Bring your student ID Obey rules/manners of place of the visit Letters of introduction sometimes is needed (Interlibrary Loan Desk) Previous inquiry is needed sometimes, apply at least one week before you visit Making ILL order Order at your departmental library or Central Library ★Guidance points： Not so many people are familiar with ILL service When ordering books/copies from almost all Japanese Universities, NUL bears a part of the charge of them Copy: full payment Loan: one way cost ILL service may take some time. Order books/copies with time to spare ・Besides university libraries general books may be in public libraries, as Nagoya City Library or Aichi Prefectural Library. If you are NU student you can make User Card. If you need to visit other libraries, sometimes inquiry in advance is needed (particularly private university libraries or when you want to look at rare materials). ・In other libraries you can order a book or the copy. Please tell new students that a part of sending expenses is covered by NUL. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

2.4 When you need help Ask the staff at library’s desks Service Desk Using library in general Application for using facilities Consultation about searching for and obtaining materials Support Desk Ask graduate student staffs Using PC, and if there is any trouble Support your writing Departmental libraries ‘Guidesheet’ Training courses, workshops ★Guidance points： During the library tour introduce the desks and consultation time Avoid the detailed explanations but emphasize ‘where to consult when they are in trouble’ Information about Training courses and events, see Information screen in Central Library NUL website, Support Desk twitter account … and so on If new students cannot find books or do not know how to search for it, teach them that there are support services and training courses. During library tour introduce service counter (near gates), support desk (2nd floor north side, graduate students). ©2018 Nagoya University Library

3. Additional details for the guidance
The period of First Year Seminar A Academic writing process Suitable resources Deciding a topic Thinking of keywords Decide what book to read Searching for articles Decide what article to read <3. (slide 30-41): 8min> ©2018 Nagoya University Library

3.1 Academic writing process
At what stages of thesis writing materials are needed? When you are given a task When deciding on the topic When making an argument Complete article 5 stage 4 Write introduction stage 3 stage Create an outline of article 2 Task is given! stage Create an argument １ Get evidence materials Graph shows stages to complete an essay and a research paper When you decided on the topic you needed to know basic things and concept about given task. In order to further improve a discussion, reinforce your thinking, to be able to persuade your opponent you need to decide your argument. Each stage is different, therefore objectives of materials used on each stage and types of materials are different. stage Study previous research Deciding a topic Develop a discussion Acquire basic knowledge Know outline 31 ©2018 Nagoya University Library

3.2 Suitable resources Steps Materials ★Guidance points: (Common patterns) Making conclusions by only using Wikipedia Unknowingly searching by narrow keywords Books are not found Found articles are too difficult to understand Without knowing the outline reading the treatise ↓ Advise them to start with introductory books Internet・Newspapers・Encyclopedias Get basic knowledge Know outline Decide topic Develop discussion Get evidence General information・introductory textbooks Specialized literature, research paper, statistical data, etc. <No need to explain on library use orientation, but during seminars give support if needed> When searching for materials there are materials which you should look at each stage – study or research. When you are given a task to write a thesis or essay, there is an order – first, know the outline, improve understanding, develop discussion, summarize and present. Since some users prefer to use information from the internet, introduce about searching for materials by comparing them. To know about the task use dictionaries handbooks. To get basic knowledge. Next, to know the outline find and read introductory books. Then refine your topic and read more specialized books and research papers. And to develop discussion in some cases you need statistical data. When deciding topic and search for detailed keywords some times no result or search result include highly specialized difficult to understand materials. Therefore give advice to search for general words and introductory books. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

3.3 Deciding a topic Write down related words Think about question <Make a question using these words Who/What/When/Where/Why/How> Refine angle, view, period, subject, method, and so on ★Guiding points: Refine the size of the topic to reportable If cannot study well, change direction later Look at related keywords and decide field, view, angle to investigate and decide specific topic. While grasping the summary, broad keywords such as seminar topic would be fine. But while progressing in your study, you should decide your direction. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

3.4 Thinking of keywords 　The keywords for searching materials Think as many words as you can Broader/narrower concept, synonyms, related words, different notations Combination of words / narrowing down Broader　 Technology Social Psychology　 Electrical engineering Communication ★Guidance points: OPAC and databases do not search synonyms automatically as Google does You should try entering different keywords by yourself Find new keywords from search results Correspondence mobile, mobile phone (terminal) Use keywords which are on your mind, to search for books and articles. When few results returned or non-related materials appear in search results, use different keywords to search. Search with words with different writings, different words with similar meanings or combination of different keyword. In Google, synonyms or endings of English words automatically change, however in OPAC you need to modify own keywords to make search. Reconsider and get habit - when you searched and no results returned, it does not mean that material is not available, try use different words. cellular phone Smartphone Feature phone iPhone Android Narrower　 ©2018 Nagoya University Library

3.5 Decide what book to read To evaluate a book For reference materials for report reliable information is required Does the book match your topic or step of research? Reading for the purpose Read only what is important to your purpose - “Skimming” Search a clue for investigation - 　“Scanning” Read critically, thoroughly - “Critical Reading” ★Guidance points： Do not stick to the book you saw for the first time, compare with others. Try to look at other books located near Old looking book may be is ”used often regular item” Check why the book you have found is good Read critically Why is important to chose? You are not going to read all found books. In limited time you can read only a particular number of books that fit the stage of your research. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

3.5 Decide what book to read Evaluation points Publication year: Choose the newer one Author: Is he/she a researcher in this field? Edition: Updated editions Colophon (publication data) Check objective and assumed readers (e.g. “For undergraduate students…” ) Preface Grasp outline Search for required topics Table of Contents Search for required topic Check keywords (further clues) Index References to be read next and to know basic references References Highly Cited Used by many Others To recognize what the book is about, there are some evaluation points to check. A “colophon” is the page where publication data are written, such as publication year or author, in the first part. Read the preface and it may have descriptions about objective and assumed readers. It also could be a clue if the author mentions a purpose of this book. Check the table of contents which may have the chapter suitable for your research. It is important to check whether it has index or not. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

3.6 Searching for articles
Database Japanese / foreign articles Discipline Newspaper articles ・・・ If you need, you can use the list of the databases ★Guidance points: If necessary show how to search articles If you need more specialized resources than books There are few books on your topic …and so on （You can actually demonstrate database list or database) New students may not need to search for articles straight away. But teach them how to be able to search articles in database ・when you need to search for articles ・when you cannot find specialized books on your topic ©2018 Nagoya University Library

Web of Science Searching for articles around the world Click ‘NULink’ icon to check availability of the article in Nagoya University. ★Guidance points: NULink solves the problem of finding content, especially full text (electronic or printed version). Do not stick only on first search results. Try to search several times Web of Science (WoS) is one of the largest databases. It covers all fields. WoS records include citation information. Therefore, ・you can find articles cited by or citing the article you select. ・you can find highly cited = high-impact articles. <For more information about WoS, refer “Guide sheet 3-5” and “Guide sheet 3-6”.> ©2018 Nagoya University Library

★Guidance points： General explanatory article about academic topics： theory/application of technology influence on　society/economy The effective source for topical themes <Restriction of simultaneous access. Please make sure to log out within proper time> Newspaper articles Finding the newest topics Reading commentaries Database LexisNexis Academic ProQuest Central 　 Refer to： Search ＞ Databases＞ Newspapers Newspaper articles are not academic papers, but latest news topics can be useful on seminar. How theory and science are applied to real life? In which way they affect it. Those pieces of information can be useful. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

－ Reviewing the Search Results －
Searching OPAC or other databases … Few or no results Too many/specific keywords Misspellings/different notations Too many result Too few/broad/general keywords ★Guidance points： Pay attention not only on operation of search but also check how appropriate are the results No results don’t mean no materials. Don’t give up and try to search several times Search by more general (broad) keywords OR search Check helps or input examples Important things to keep in mind when searching for books and articles: Many new students get used to internet search, and think that they are good at searching. Do not give up when no results returned after first search, change keyword and try again. There are many conversion mistakes or misspellings, difference in katakana notations. When you enter seminar topic or your own topic as it is, it may be too detailed and no books will be found. To search by more general or more specific keywords Nippon Decimal Classification can be useful. Search by more specific (narrow) keywords Add keywords Limit search by date etc. ©2018 Nagoya University Library

3.7 Decide what article to read
Evaluation points Year: Newer (excl.: classics, basic) Journal, author：reputation in the field Bibliographic information Grasp the content of the outline Abstract Look for required topic Check for terminology (clues for next inquiry) Keywords No references → It is not academic article Search for reference to read next References Mentioned, cited by many people <Highly cited> Citation To recognize what the article is about, there are some evaluation points to check. Looking over bibliographic information, an abstract and keywords will tell what the article is about. You can use citation chaining to find more useful resources. *backwards chaining *towards chaining Logic, neutrality, diversity, scientific basis Popularity of topic, uniqueness of view Body of article

－Training courses － For international students (please promote) Show and explain you how to use the library facilities and services! Learn how to search for scholarly articles using databases. <Advertising (slide 42-43): 2min> 図書館からの広報（HP・ポータルへの掲載や、メーリングリスト・チラシの配布）だけで新入生に情報を届けるのは限界がある。TAの皆さんからも是非紹介してほしい。講習会の受講を新入生に勧めることは、TA自身の負担を減らすことにもつながる。講習会情報 ©2018 Nagoya University Library

－ Search guides － Guide sheets e-learning You can access e-learning contents from NUL website. NUL homepage > Search Guide section > Search for Library Materials > e-learning contents e_learning_e.html In front of self-checked machines or ask the reference desk ©2018 Nagoya University Library

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