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Cataloging Theory Meets The Real World, Sarah H. Theimer
Cataloging Theory Meets The Real World, Sarah H. Theimer
Sarah H. Theimer
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How To Write An Annotated Bibliography, Larry Sheret
How To Write An Annotated Bibliography, Larry Sheret
Larry Sheret
Writing an annotated bibliography is an effective way to evaluate and manage information. This tutorial uses CBE citation style, but the information applies to annotated bibliographies in any style, except for minor formatting differences. (Length: 2min 40sec) This video tutorial describes the four elements of an annotated bibliography: 1) the credentials and affiliations of the author 2) an article summary 3) a comparison/analysis with other articles 4) an evaluation of the significance of the article to the research being done
Searching Project Muse With Library Of Congress Subject Headings, Larry Sheret
Searching Project Muse With Library Of Congress Subject Headings, Larry Sheret
Larry Sheret
Project MUSE is the only scholarly journal database that indexes all articles with Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCHS). The tutorial demonstrates one of three subject heading search options provided by MUSE, and it shows the speed and accuracy of subject searching. (8 MB, 2min 55sec)
Swot Analysis (Using Bsp And Lexisnexis), Larry Sheret
Swot Analysis (Using Bsp And Lexisnexis), Larry Sheret
Larry Sheret
A SWOT analysis looks at a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This three minute video will show you where and how to search for a company's SWOT. (30 MB 3min 1 sec)
How To Narrow A Search For Scholarly Articles, Larry Sheret
How To Narrow A Search For Scholarly Articles, Larry Sheret
Larry Sheret
This video demonstrates how to select appropriate search terms to narrow the scope of searches in the ScienceDirect database. Natural language searches are often more effective when searching the full text of an article. Once the researcher has located one or more articles, the researcher is more likely to identify any jargon or scientific terms used for the topic. A second revised search of the abstract field can be performed using the newly identified terms, often yielding more precise and relevant results. (5.4 Mb, 2min 33sec)
Subject Repository Rankings Overview, Rebecca C. Reznik-Zellen, Jessica Adamick
Subject Repository Rankings Overview, Rebecca C. Reznik-Zellen, Jessica Adamick
Rebecca C. Reznik-Zellen
Data about subject repository size, governance, age, coverage, etc., was collected in late fall 2009 and early winter 2010 for research on subject repositories.
A Collaboration Between Digital And Reference: Solutions For Copyright Clearance And Outreach, Heather Leary
A Collaboration Between Digital And Reference: Solutions For Copyright Clearance And Outreach, Heather Leary
Heather Leary, Ph.D.
Two of the biggest challenges institutional repositories face are outreach and copyright clearance. In this webinar, Heather Leary, previously Scholarly Communications and IR Librarian at Utah State University, explores the use of subject librarians for copyright clearance and outreach and discusses the workflow used at Utah State University's Digital Commons repository. The webinar addresses benefits for the repository and subject librarians, the value and sustainability of such a program, and how further relationships can be built between departments. During her tenure managing the repository at Utah State University, Heather Leary helped launch over 70 SelectedWorks pages, organized an IR Day …