How to find books and journal articles
Finding books
- Interpreting your reading list
- Search the Library Catalogue to find a book (printed or e-book format): guide to using the Library Catalogue
- Locating a book on the shelves: understanding shelf numbers
- The Library Catalogue
Finding recommended journal articles
- Why are journals important?
- Interpreting your reading list: identifying a reference to a journal article
- Understanding journal abbreviations
- Search the Library Catalogue to find a journal (printed or online format): guide to using the Library Catalogue
- Locating a journal on the shelves: understanding shelf numbers
- The Library Catalogue
Finding additional articles by searching databases
- What is a database?
- Selecting the most relevant databases
- Interpreting your assignment question
- Searching techniques: general tips and a short presentation
- Finding databases: these are listed within your subject's library webpages
- Using specific databases: PDF guides and video tutorials are available next to some database links within your subject's library webpages - you are also welcome to contact or visit your Subject Librarian
Selection of video tutorials:
Web of Science: how to search 8 minutes & 37 seconds: also useful for Web of Knowledge
Web of Science: save a Search 1 minute & 53 seconds: also useful for Web of Knowledge
Google Scholar: how to search 3 minutes & 13 seconds
Google Scholar: setting user preferences 1 minute & 21 seconds