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General Information Tools

Ask a Librarian

The Florida Atlantic University Libraries offers electronic reference service to its students, faculty, and staff and to residents of South Florida. You can connect to a librarian online by IM or email, or by phone at 561-297-3785. You can add the FAU Libraries Reference department to your favorite IM service buddy list or use the live chat box, where no download is necessary. FAU Reference librarians will be logged in weekdays from 9-5. Before submitting a question, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.


'''Ask a Librarian'''

The Florida Atlantic University Libraries offers [http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/ref/askpol.htm electronic reference] service to its students, faculty, and staff and to residents of South Florida. You can connect to a librarian online by IM or email, or by phone at 561-297-3785. You can add the FAU Libraries Reference department to your favorite IM service buddy list or use the live chat box, where no download is necessary. FAU Reference librarians will be logged in weekdays from 9-5. Before submitting a question, please visit our [http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/ref/askfaq.htm Frequently Asked Questions] page.



Interlibrary Loan

If there is a book or article that you need that is not owned by the FAU Libraries, you can use Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Interlibrary Loan uses a program called ILLIAD to process your requests and find items at other libraries. Intralibrary Loan will request materials that are located at other FAU branches. You will be notified by email when your materials are available. REMEMBER Interlibrary Loan takes time (7-10 days), so you cannot wait until the last minute to request these materials.


'''Interlibrary Loan'''

If there is a book or article that you need that is not owned by the FAU Libraries, you can use Interlibrary Loan (ILL). [http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/ill/illdept.htm Interlibrary Loan] uses a program called [http://fau.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/logon.html ILLIAD] to process your requests and find items at other libraries. Intralibrary Loan will request materials that are located at other FAU branches. You will be notified by email when your materials are available. REMEMBER Interlibrary Loan takes time (7-10 days), so you cannot wait until the last minute to request these materials.



Media Center

The Media Center is located in the S.E. Wimberly Library Room LY 122, on the Boca Raton Campus. Formats supported by the Media Center include DVD, videotape, laserdisc, CD, CD-ROM and audiotape. The Media Center provides laptops and projectors for in library use only. Movies can be watched in the library. You can read more about the Media Center's policies here. You may contact the Media Center by calling 561-297-3704 or by email at lymedia@fau.edu.


'''Media Center'''

The [http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/media/media.htm Media Center] is located in the S.E. Wimberly Library Room LY 122, on the Boca Raton Campus. Formats supported by the Media Center include DVD, videotape, laserdisc, CD, CD-ROM and audiotape. The Media Center provides laptops and projectors for in library use only. Movies can be watched in the library. [http://www.library.fau.edu/policies/pubpol/mediapol.htm You can read more about the Media Center's policies here]. You may contact the Media Center by calling 561-297-3704 or by email at [mailto:lymedia@fau.edu lymedia@fau.edu].



Owl Card

Your Owl Card is your library card and enables you to check materials out of the library and to access online electronic databases and journals when you are off-campus through Off Campus Connect (EZproxy). The card must be activated at the Circulation Desk. Call the circulation desk for further information on activating your card at 561-297-6911. There is more information on the Owl Card and its use on campus. Distance Learning students may obtain their Owl Card on the web. The Owl Card also may be used for printing and photocopying in the library.


'''Owl Card'''

Your [http://www.library.fau.edu/geninfo/owl_card.htm Owl Card] is your library card and enables you to check materials out of the library and to access online electronic databases and journals when you are off-campus through Off Campus Connect (EZproxy). The card must be activated at the Circulation Desk. Call the circulation desk for further information on activating your card at 561-297-6911. There is more [http://www.fau.edu/business-services/owl_card.php information on the Owl Card and its use on campus]. Distance Learning students may obtain their [http://www.fau.edu/business-services/dlform.php Owl Card on the web]. The Owl Card also may be used for printing and photocopying in the library.



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FAU Catalog Tools

What is the FAU Library Catalog?

The FAU Library Catalog allows searching for books, government documents, DVDs, electronic books, and other materials in the FAU Libraries' collection. The catalog will tell you if the library owns a particular periodical (journal or magazine) but does not include the articles or abstracts found in periodicals.


'''What is the FAU Library Catalog?'''

The [http://fau.catalog.fcla.edu/fa.jsp FAU Library Catalog] allows searching for books, government documents, DVDs, electronic books, and other materials in the FAU Libraries' collection. The catalog will tell you if the library owns a particular periodical (journal or magazine) but does not include the articles or abstracts found in periodicals.



What is an Anywhere (Keyword) search?

Keywords are descriptive terms identifying the topic being researched. Anywhere searches using keywords tend to produce more non-specific results than the more focused subject heading searches.


The Advanced search screen allows you to combine terms using "and, or, not" as well as limiting a search by location, date, format, and/or language.


'''What is an Anywhere (Keyword) search?'''

Keywords are descriptive terms identifying the topic being researched. Anywhere searches using keywords tend to produce more non-specific results than the more focused subject heading searches.


The Advanced search screen allows you to combine terms using "and, or, not" as well as limiting a search by location, date, format, and/or language.



What is a Subject Heading search?

Subject headings must be specific to the Library of Congress search terms. Good cross-references may be obtained through this search. The subject heading search may be performed by using the drop-down menu located to the right of the search entry box.


'''What is a Subject Heading search?'''

Subject headings must be specific to the [http://authorities.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First Library of Congress search terms]. Good cross-references may be obtained through this search. The subject heading search may be performed by using the drop-down menu located to the right of the search entry box.



What is a Call Number?

The catalog provides a call number (location address) for each item shelved in the FAU Libraries. FAU Libraries created a tutorial on how to read the call number and locate the item.


'''What is a Call Number?'''

The catalog provides a [http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcco/ call number] (location address) for each item shelved in the FAU Libraries. FAU Libraries created a tutorial on how to [http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/ref/instsrv/tutorial/call1.htm read the call number and locate the item].



Where is the Item Located?

To find out where an item is located by call number, use the Library Map, or get a bookmark from one of the service desks, which lists call number locations.


'''Where is the Item Located?'''

To find out where an item is located by call number, use the [http://www.library.fau.edu/geninfo/maps.htm Library Map], or get a bookmark from one of the service desks, which lists call number locations.


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Journal and Database Tools

Can I Use Electronic Materials from Home?

Yes, you can! To use journals, articles, databases, and electronic books from home you must first log in through Off Campus Connect (EZproxy). You will need to enter the 14-digit number from your Owl Card and last four digits of your Social Security Number in order to log in. Off Campus Connect (EZproxy) is only available to current FAU students, faculty and staff. The Library created a tutorial on how to log into Off-Campus Connect.


'''Can I Use Electronic Materials from Home?'''

Yes, you can! To use journals, articles, databases, and electronic books from home you must first log in through [http://ezproxy.fau.edu/ Off Campus Connect (EZproxy)]. You will need to enter the 14-digit number from your Owl Card and last four digits of your Social Security Number in order to log in. Off Campus Connect (EZproxy) is only available to current FAU students, faculty and staff. The Library created a tutorial on [http://library.fau.edu/podcasts/pods/ezproxy.swf how to log into Off-Campus Connect.]


When Do I Use a Database?


Databases are searchable collections of articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals.


Click on Indexes/Databases when you

  • Have a topic, but no citation.
  • Need scholarly (peer-reviewed, refereed or academic) journal articles.
  • Need current research.


'''When Do I Use a Database?'''


Databases are searchable collections of articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals.


Click on [http://www.library.fau.edu/ecollect/ecollect.htm Indexes/Databases] when you *Have a topic, but no citation. *Need scholarly (peer-reviewed, refereed or academic) journal articles. *Need current research.


How do I Use a Database?

Searching for articles on a certain subject? FAU Libraries provide access to hundreds of interdisciplinary and subject-specific databases, which may include citations, abstracts (summaries) and/or the full text of electronic journal articles. If the database being searched does not provide full text, click on the sfx.gif button to check all FAU subscribed-to databases for the full text article. If there is no link to the full text available, then click on the FAU Libraries Catalog to see if the journal is available in print or microform in the Library. Articles not available in electronic, print or microform at FAU may be requested through the Interlibrary Loan service.


'''How do I Use a Database?'''

Searching for articles on a certain subject? FAU Libraries provide access to hundreds of interdisciplinary and [http://www.library.fau.edu/ecollect/dbsub.htm subject-specific databases], which may include citations, abstracts (summaries) and/or the full text of electronic journal articles. If the database being searched does not provide full text, click on the http://128.227.228.62/fau/sfx.gif button to check all FAU subscribed-to databases for the full text article. If there is no link to the full text available, then click on the FAU Libraries Catalog to see if the journal is available in print or microform in the Library. Articles not available in electronic, print or microform at FAU may be requested through the [http://fau.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/logon.html Interlibrary Loan] service.


When Do I Use an Electronic Journal?

Click on Electronic Journals when you:

  • Already have an article citation and want to see if we have the “full-text.”
  • Want to browse FAU Libraries' electronic journal holdings.
  • Can be very flexible with your topic.


'''When Do I Use an Electronic Journal?'''

Click on Electronic Journals when you:

*Already have an article citation and want to see if we have the “full-text.” *Want to browse FAU Libraries' electronic journal holdings. *Can be very flexible with your topic.


How Do I Use an Electronic Journal?

If you want to browse the journal or if you have a citation and seek the “full-text” of the article:

  • Go to the Electronic Journals page and look for the empty box next to "Title begins with."
  • Type in the name of the JOURNAL (not the article) into the box and click the "search" button. If the journal title appears alone or in a list, look for the date ranges next to the journal title.
  • Does the year of publication of your citation fall within the date ranges listed? If so, click the corresponding blue database name to browse by journal volume number for your article.
  • Sometimes you will be prompted with a search box instead. Type the name of the article in the box and proceed with your search.


'''How Do I Use an Electronic Journal?'''

If you want to browse the journal or if you have a citation and seek the “full-text” of the article:

*Go to the [http://www.library.fau.edu/ecollect/ejournals.htm Electronic Journals] page and look for the empty box next to "Title begins with." *Type in the name of the JOURNAL (not the article) into the box and click the "search" button. If the journal title appears alone or in a list, look for the date ranges next to the journal title. *Does the year of publication of your citation fall within the date ranges listed? If so, click the corresponding blue database name to browse by journal volume number for your article. *Sometimes you will be prompted with a search box instead. Type the name of the article in the box and proceed with your search.


What is the difference between Databases and Electronic Journals?

There is a difference between online databases and online journals. Online databases collect (aggregate) numerous online journals and provide an interface for you to search them. Multiple databases may feature the same journal but have different ways to search them. An online journal is simply a journal that is available electronically. If you know the name of the specific journal that you want, you can click on the electronic journals link. Then you can enter the name of the journal and you will get a list of which databases have that journal available and whether it is available in full-text.


'''What is the difference between Databases and Electronic Journals?'''

There is a difference between online databases and online journals. Online databases collect (aggregate) numerous online journals and provide an interface for you to search them. Multiple databases may feature the same journal but have different ways to search them. An online journal is simply a journal that is available electronically. If you know the name of the specific journal that you want, you can click on the [http://www.library.fau.edu/ecollect/ejournals.htm electronic journals] link. Then you can enter the name of the journal and you will get a list of which databases have that journal available and whether it is available in full-text.



What is Find it at FAU? sfx.gif

When searching the FAU Libraries electronic resources, sfx.gif provides link(s) from a citation in one database to the full text of that article (when available) in another FAU Libraries database.

The direct link may take you to the full text article within an electronic journal or an electronic book. sfx.gif will also link you to the FAU Libraries catalog so that you can check to see if FAU owns the item. If the full text is not available at the FAU Libraries, you may request it through Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad).


'''What is Find it at FAU? http://128.227.228.62/fau/sfx.gif'''

When searching the FAU Libraries electronic resources, http://128.227.228.62/fau/sfx.gif provides link(s) from a citation in one database to the full text of that article (when available) in another FAU Libraries database.

The direct link may take you to the full text article within an electronic journal or an electronic book. http://128.227.228.62/fau/sfx.gif will also link you to the FAU Libraries catalog so that you can check to see if FAU owns the item. If the full text is not available at the FAU Libraries, you may request it through Interlibrary Loan ([http://fau.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/logon.html ILLiad]).



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Further Helping Tools

Reference Librarians have created Research Guides for many degree programs and subjects.


'''Reference Librarians have created [http://libweb.fau.edu/wiki/Main_Page Research Guides] for many degree programs and subjects.'''


A great way to get familiar with resources on careers is visiting the Careers Research Guide.


'''A great way to get familiar with resources on careers is visiting the [http://libweb.fau.edu/wiki/Careers Careers Research Guide].'''


Research Shortcuts includes how-to's on finding Books and Articles, using the Library, and offers Research Help.


'''[http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/ref/start.htm Research Shortcuts] includes how-to's on finding Books and Articles, using the Library, and offers Research Help.'''


For assistance in finding primary sources, go to the Primary Source Research Guide.


'''For assistance in finding primary sources, go to the [http://libweb.fau.edu/wiki/Primary_Resources Primary Source Research Guide].'''


Reference Librarians have created guides for many majors, listed by College, found at: Resources by Major.


'''Reference Librarians have created guides for many majors, listed by College, found at: [http://libweb.fau.edu/wiki/Wiki_by_College Resources by Major].'''


The Research Checklist was created to walk you through the research process. You can click on individual links to go directly to a specific section, or browse the full guide.


'''The [http://library.fau.edu/depts/ref/checklist.htm Research Checklist] was created to walk you through the research process. You can click on individual links to go directly to a specific section, or browse the full guide.'''


For help with writing, contact the University Center for Excellence in Writing.


'''For help with writing, contact the [http://www.fau.edu/UCEW/ University Center for Excellence in Writing].'''


Reference Librarian Subject Specialists


'''[http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/ref/subjspec.htm Reference Librarian Subject Specialists]'''


Citing References

Your instructor may ask you to use one of several types of citation formats for your assignments. The style guides for these citation formats are located on the shelves by call number, and there are copies available at the FAU Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Treasure Coast Libraries. Some of these guides can be checked out. There are also online tutorials available.

REF BF76.7.P83 2001 Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th ed. Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association, 2001.

REF LB2369 .G53 2003 MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 1999. for students in secondary school and college

REF PN147 .G444 2008 MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing. 3rd ed. New York: Modern Language Assoication of America, 2008. for graduate students and scholarly authors

REF Z253 .U69 2003 The Chicago Manual of Style. 15th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003.

Online guide for citation formats from Purdue University: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/


'''Citing References'''

Your instructor may ask you to use one of several types of citation formats for your assignments. The style guides for these citation formats are located on the shelves by call number, and there are copies available at the FAU Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Treasure Coast Libraries. Some of these guides can be checked out. There are also online tutorials available.

'''REF BF76.7 .P83 2001''' <u>Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association</u>. 5th ed. Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association, 2001.

'''REF LB2369 .G53 2003''' <u>MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers</u>. 5th ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 1999. ''for students in secondary school and college''

'''REF PN147 .G444 2008''' <u>MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing</u>. 3rd ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 2008. ''for graduate students and scholarly authors''

'''REF Z253 .U69 2003''' <u>The Chicago Manual of Style</u>. 15th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003.

'''Online guide for citation formats from Purdue University: [http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ http://owl.english.purdue.edu/]'''


Citing your References (APA)

APA Style is the way to format research papers based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2001). This book is available in the Reference area and on 3-hour reserve (BP76.7 .P83 2001). Many quick reference guides to APA and other styles are available on the Internet. A good example from Purdue University is:

APA Formatting and Style Guide

OR

A helpful site for general information on writing papers and citing sources is the APA Formatting and Style Guide


'''Citing your References (APA)'''

APA Style is the way to format research papers based on the <u>Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association</u> (Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2001). This book is available in the Reference area and on 3-hour reserve (BP76.7 .P83 2001). Many quick reference guides to APA and other styles are available on the Internet. A good example from Purdue University is:

[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_apa.html '''APA Formatting and Style Guide''']

OR

A helpful site for general information on writing papers and citing sources is the [http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ ''APA Formatting and Style Guide''']


Citing your References (MLA)

MLA Style is the way to format research papers based on the MLA handbook for writers of research papers (New York: Modern Language Association of America). This book is available in the Reference area and on 3-hour reserve (LB2369 .G53 2003). Many quick reference guides to MLA and other styles are available on the Internet. A good example from Purdue University is:

MLA Formatting and Style Guide

OR

A helpful site for general information on writing papers and citing sources is the MLA Formatting and Style Guide


'''Citing your References (MLA)'''

MLA Style is the way to format research papers based on the <u>MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers</u> (New York: Modern Language Association of America). This book is available in the Reference area and on 3-hour reserve (LB2369 .G53 2003). Many quick reference guides to MLA and other styles are available on the Internet. A good example from Purdue University is:

[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/ '''MLA Formatting and Style Guide''']

OR

A helpful site for general information on writing papers and citing sources is the [http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/ '''MLA Formatting and Style Guide '''


Citing your References (Chicago)

Chicago Style is the way to format research papers based on the Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago: University of Chicago Press). This book is available on 3-hour reserve (Z253.U69 2003). Many quick reference guides to Chicago Manual of Style and other styles are available on the Internet. A good example from the Chicago Manual of Style is:

Chicago Manual of Style Online

OR

A helpful site for general information on writing papers and citing sources is the Chicago Manual of Style Online


'''Citing your References (Chicago)'''

Chicago Style is the way to format research papers based on the <u>Chicago Manual of Style</u> (Chicago: University of Chicago Press). This book is available on 3-hour reserve (Z253.U69 2003). Many quick reference guides to Chicago Manual of Style and other styles are available on the Internet. A good example from the Chicago Manual of Style is:

[http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html '''Chicago Manual of Style Online''']

OR

A helpful site for general information on writing papers and citing sources is the [http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html '''Chicago Manual of Style Online''']


Scholarly vs. Popular

Scholarly journals have articles that contain original research or in-depth analysis of a topic written by researchers, scholars or practitioners who are considered experts in a field. These journals may also be referred to as "peer-reviewed," "refereed" or "academic" journals. An example of a scholarly journal would be the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Popular magazines have articles about topics of general interest for a wide audience and are written by writers or journalists who may or may not have expertise in a particular field. Examples of popular magazines would be Time or Newsweek.

For further information view this handy chart which describes the difference in more detail


'''Scholarly vs. Popular'''

'''Scholarly journals''' have articles that contain original research or in-depth analysis of a topic written by researchers, scholars or practitioners who are considered experts in a field. These journals may also be referred to as "peer-reviewed," "refereed" or "academic" journals. An example of a scholarly journal would be the ''Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)''.

'''Popular magazines''' have articles about topics of general interest for a wide audience and are written by writers or journalists who may or may not have expertise in a particular field. Examples of popular magazines would be ''Time'' or ''Newsweek''.

For further information view this [http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/ref/instsrv/tutorial/artic3.htm handy chart] which describes the difference in more detail


Evaluating Internet Resources

If you are not using one of the “Electronic Databases” listed above or other databases via the FAU Libraries Electronic Collection, you need to consider some of the following questions when evaluating information from the Internet:


1. How authoritative is the source of information?

2. How accurate is the information?

3. How reliable is the information?

4. How current is the information?

5. How relevant is the information to my topic?



'''Evaluating Internet Resources'''

If you are not using one of the “Electronic Databases” listed above or other databases via the [http://www.library.fau.edu/ecollect/ecollect.htm'''FAU Libraries Electronic Collection'''], you need to consider some of the following questions when evaluating information from the Internet:


1. How authoritative is the source of information?

2. How accurate is the information?

3. How reliable is the information?

4. How current is the information?

5. How relevant is the information to my topic?


Creating a Search Strategy

Save time and find the information you want: Create a search strategy!


1. Write a phrase describing the topic of your paper.

2. Underline the keywords in your phrase.

3. Generate other words (or synonyms) that describe your keywords.

4. List the types of information you need to find for your paper.


'''Creating a Search Strategy'''

Save time and find the information you want: Create a search strategy!


1. Write a phrase describing the topic of your paper.

2. Underline the keywords in your phrase.

3. Generate other words (or synonyms) that describe your keywords.

4. List the types of information you need to find for your paper.


Here's a tip: Searching for Literary Criticism in the Catalog?

In the Catalog's Basic Search, perform an anywhere search on the author's name, followed by the word "criticism." This will help you get books about the author's works (i.e., Literary Criticism).

Next, look on the left side of the page under "Narrow Results By" for "Subject: Topic." Click "show more" under "Subject: Topic" and choose "Criticism and Interpretation." See the examples below:

  • Twain criticism
  • Walker Alice criticism
  • Faulkner W criticism


'''Here's a tip: Searching for Literary Criticism in the Catalog?'''

In the Catalog's Basic Search, perform an anywhere search on the author's name, followed by the word "criticism." This will help you get '''books about the author's works''' (i.e., ''Literary Criticism'').

Next, look on the left side of the page under "Narrow Results By" for "Subject: Topic." Click "show more" under "Subject: Topic" and choose "Criticism and Interpretation." See the examples below:

*Twain criticism *Walker Alice criticism *Faulkner W criticism


Created 5 August 2008

by Rachael Cathcart, Alyse Ergood, Jacquelyn Erdman, Ken Frankel, Lyn LaVigne, Darlene Parrish, and Lauri Rebar

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