1. Walden University Library Lynn VanLeer, MLS Librarian
DBA/DIT Tech Tips
Walden University Library
Lynn VanLeer, MLS
Librarian

2. Who is talking to you?
Librarian, with Walden 9 years Previous chapters: Internal communications manager, escorting former weapons scientists on U.S. visits, bookstores, call center, AmeriCorps on an alpaca farm, tamale kitchen. Non-linear path  First generation college graduate. First Master’s in family = foodstamps and couch surfing. I get it.

3. Agenda
Library Resources 
Subject Research
Google Scholar
Organization

4. Library Help Library Help: Doctoral Appointments Quick Answers:
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Doctoral Appointments
30 minute appointment to work with a Librarian
Phone or Skype for Business
Quick Answers:
Frequently asked questions with instruction and links.

5. Library Resources & Subject Research Pages
Access all of the Library’s Databases:
Databases A-Z
How do I find databases by subject?
How do I find multidisciplinary databases in the Library?
How do I find Library databases with a specific type of material or content?
Research Homepages: Business & Management & Information Technology & Systems
Subject-specific databases
Literature review research information
Statistics & data
Theories & theorists
Residency material

6. Database Search Strategies & Tips
Boolean Operators
Database Limiters:
Basic limiters
Advanced limiters
Boolean Term
What it Does
How to Use
AND
Find items that use BOTH words
adult learning AND online courses OR
Find items that use EITHER of the keywords
adult learners OR adult students
NOT
EXCLUDES items that use the keyword(s).
NOT masters programs

7. Database Search Strategies & Tips Cont.
Verifying Peer Review
What is peer review?
How to verify peer review using Ulrich’s Directory.  
Locating DOIs
What is a DOI?
How do I find a DOI?
How do I cite an article without a DOI?
How do I find a journal's URL or homepage?

8. Database Search Strategies & Tips Cont.
Search Alerts & RSS feeds 
Search Alerts: Set up a search alert based on a previous search you've done. You are then alerted, typically with an ed list, to new articles added to the database based on the search. Save time by not having to rerun your search for months to find the most up-to-date articles.
RSS feeds: Similar to Search Alerts, RSS feeds pull together new articles from the database based on search information you provide. You need to manually add a feed reader to your browser of choice to use this option. 

9. Dissertations Dissertations Databases:
Dissertations & Walden University The database contains full text of dissertations and theses written by Walden students.
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global The Dissertations and Theses database gives you full text access to over 3 million dissertations and theses from schools and universities around the world, including Walden dissertations.
Locate dissertations in the library:
How do I find dissertations?
How do I find dissertations or capstones by chair?
How do I find Walden DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) studies?
How do I find Walden DIT (Doctor of Information Technology) studies?

10. Google Scholar Website: https://scholar.google.com
Google Scholar Pros:
Provides results for materials outside of the library
Broad view of research on a given topic
Google Scholar Cons:
Does not limit to Peer Review
Results can be overwhelming
Note: It’s best practice to use Google Scholar to help expand your results but Library databases are best for locating the most relevant literature.

11. Google Scholar Cont.. Link Google Scholar to the Walden Library
Allows you to access materials from the Walden library databases.
Remember to click on the Walden link. The title of the article brings you to the publisher and they want you to buy the article.
How do I get the full text of an article?
Citation Chaining in Google Scholar
Citation chaining helps locate articles based off an article you already have. This will help you exhaust the literature.

12. Organization Get & Stay Organized: Search Log Example
Writing Center’s Literature Review Matrix:
Literature Review Matrix Template (Word)
Literature Review Matrix Template (Excel)
Database
Search Terms
Results
Notes
ABI/INFORM
leadership AND personality AND managers; limited to peer reviewed, 2014-present 17
term leadership styles used in many articles; possible new search term?
PsycINFO
leadership styles AND managers; limited to peer reviewed, 2014-present
103
Lots of hits! Maybe narrow it down?
Emerald Management
leadership styles AND managers AND women; limited to peer reviewed, 2014-present
306
Wow, a lot also including cultural & international issues as well as gender. New direction for my search?

13. Organization Cont. Citation Management Software: Zotero Demo:
Citation management software will not only allow you to track all of your resources in one place, it will also provide a way of adding your reference list and in-text citations to your literature review. Most citation management software will allow you to add notes, create your own system for filing and organizing documents, and attach full text articles to citations for easy access.
Citation management software comparison
Zotero Demo:
What is Zotero?
Getting started with Zotero
Citation management recorded webinars

14. Contact the library: Questions
the Library:
Reach out to the Library:
Doctoral Appointments: