1. ECE 600: Graduate Orientation Research Resources @ NCSU Libraries

2. Objectives  Where to find library information & resources for your research  How to conduct searches in the library catalog and databases for books and articles on your research topics  How to organize your research with citation management software

3. NCSU Libraries

4. Burlington Textiles Library  Supports the curriculum and research programs in textile chemistry, textile materials and management, and fiber and polymer science. Serves Centennial Campus, College of Textiles, and College of Engineering  Research & Consultation with Librarians

5. James B. Hunt Jr. Library

6. Your Library Privileges  Graduate Loan Period 90 days (2 Renewals)  Technology Lending

7. Library Website

8. Tripsaver (Interlibrary Loan)

9. Course Tools

10. Communication in Electrical & Computer Engineering Standards Patents Theses & Dissertations Conference Proceedings Journal Articles Books websites Technical Reports

11. Idea Research Conference Proceedings Journal Articles Review Articles Handbooks Encyclopedias Textbooks Books Primary Literature Secondary Literature Tertiary Literature

12. Idea Research Conference Proceedings Journal Articles Review Articles Handbooks Encyclopedias Textbooks Books Primary Literature Secondary Literature Tertiary Literature

13. NCSU Catalog

15. TRLN Catalog, UNC System & Beyond

16. E-Books

17. E-Book Collections

18. E-Books: ENGnetBASE

19. E-Books: Safari Tech Books Online

20. Idea Research Conference Proceedings Journal Articles Review Articles Handbooks Encyclopedias Textbooks Books Primary Literature Secondary Literature Tertiary Literature

21. Databases: Electrical & Computer Engineering  IEEE Xplore  INSPEC  Compendex  ACM Digital Library THE KEY: CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE

22. Accessing Databases

25. IEEE Xplore

26. INSPEC & Compendex

27. Derwent Innovations Index

28. Why use Derwent? PLAIN ENGLISH!  Derwent translates patents from Patent English to Human English  Translation of patent titles and abstracts enhances your searches  Updated daily and provides access to global patents e.g. European Union, Germany, China, Japan & Canada

29. Why use Derwent?  Electrical & electronic engineering patents dating back to 1963  Full-text PDFs of patents  Web of Science interface Excellent for citation information

30. Six basic Patent searches  Keyword search (topic or title fields)  Subject search  Application number  Patent number  Inventor name  Assignee name (ex. Search UNIV NORTH CAROLINA STATE for NC State patents)

31. Derwent Innovations Index

32. IEEE Xplore INSPEC Saved citations Books from catalog Saved citations ONE PLACE -Access from anywhere - Links back to articles, saved PDFs -Organize citations into multiple folders -Create bibliographies Export: Other databases and sources Saved citations Keeping track of all of your research

33. Different products  RefWorks Free for NCSU students, internet-based, available through Libraries’ site Library support available!  Zotero Free, browser-based, works with Firefox Library support available!  EndNote Costs $100+, standalone software installed on your computer  No choice is permanent! Easy to export between them if your needs change

34. Write-N-Cite (RefWorks tools)

35. Theses & Dissertations

36. NCSU Theses & Dissertations

37. Other Universities Theses & Dissertations

40. Idea Research Conference Proceedings Journal Articles Review Articles Handbooks Encyclopedias Textbooks Books Primary Literature Secondary Literature Tertiary Literature

41. Reference & Research Assistance  In-person, Telephone, E-mail Honora Eskridge honora_eskridge@ncsu.edu Phone: 919 | 515-6120 honora_eskridge@ncsu.edu Greg Tourino greg_tourino@ncsu.edu Phone: 919 | 513-3862 greg_tourino@ncsu.edu David Zwicky david_zwicky@ncsu.edu Phone: 919 | 515-6602 david_zwicky@ncsu.edu