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SFU Library Orientation

SFU Library Orientation. Masters in terrorism, Risk & security studies (TRSS). Yolanda Koscielski Librarian for Criminology, Philosophy, and Psychology ysk6@sfu.ca. SFU Library. A few quick facts about us …. SFU Burnaby. SFU Vancouver. SFU Surrey. Over 2.5 million books & ebooks

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SFU Library Orientation

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  1. SFU Library Orientation Masters in terrorism, Risk & security studies (TRSS) Yolanda Koscielski Librarian for Criminology, Philosophy, and Psychology ysk6@sfu.ca

  2. SFU Library A few quick facts about us … SFU Burnaby SFU Vancouver SFU Surrey • Over 2.5 million books & ebooks • Over 98,000 subscriptions to journals, magazines & newspapers • Over 500 research databases • Three campus libraries Takeaway 1: We are a large library!

  3. SFU Library homepage Takeaway 2: Use key links to save time Takeaway 3: Note the choice between Library Search and Catalogue Search

  4. Finding books (ebooks & print) • Use keywords to search for books by title, author, or subject in the Catalogue Search. • Use the filters to limit results: • Resource type: Books • Availability: Full Text Online (for ebooks) Takeaway 4: Use catalogue filter to findebooks

  5. Access to print Books Telebook COPPUL card Allows you to borrow books from the academic library near your home For more information: http://www.lib.sfu.ca/borrow/borrow-materials#Reciprocal • Delivery of Library books and materials to your home • For more information: http://www.lib.sfu.ca/borrow/request-materials/telebook • Or contact Telebook: tele@sfu.ca Takeaway 5: COPPUL Cards

  6. Online journals Can you guess how much it costs per year for the library to subscribe to Security Journal (online)? Takeaway 6: Avoid paying for research material yourself

  7. Finding online articles • Catalogue Search • Broad/preliminary searches • Searches many (but not all) databases • Article databases • More targeted & in-depth searches • Subject-specific or multidisciplinary Takeaway 7: Explore Subject-Specific Databases

  8. RECOMMENDED DATABASES • TSAS Digital Library: Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security and Society http://cufts2.lib.sfu.ca/CRDB4/BVAS/resource/13724 • Includes scholarly articles, books, government reports, working papers and more. • CRC netBASEhttp://cufts2.lib.sfu.ca/CRDB4/BVAS/resource/6039 • Ebook collection on crime, security, forensics, justice & law, and other related topics. • Criminal Justice Abstracts http://cufts2.lib.sfu.ca/CRDB4/BVAS/resource/5563 • Major CRIM database for scholarly articles; also includes government & non-government reports, dissertations, magazine articles, books, and more. • PsycINFOhttp://cufts2.lib.sfu.ca/CRDB4/BVAS/resource/5707 • Major Psychology database for scholarly research.

  9. Scholarly vs popular Popular magazine articles Example: The Economist Scholarly journal articles Example: Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Audience: academics Mostly text, with some tables & charts Subject-specific language Includes abstracts & citations Key criterion: peer-reviewed • Audience: general public • Colourful graphics & advertisements • Plain language • No abstracts or citations Takeaway 8: Distinguish Popular from Scholarly Journal Articles

  10. Finding other resources • Other than books and scholarly articles, what additional sources might you use in your research? • Background sources: encyclopedias, directories, atlases… • Popular sources: magazines, newspapers … • Government resources: policies, reports, statistics … • Publications from trade associations, advocacy organizations … • Other sources: data, film, video, dissertations, grey literature …

  11. Research guides Subject-specific research tips, recommended article databases, background sources, statistics and data, additional resources, and more • Criminology: http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/research-assistance/subject/criminology • Legal Information: http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/research-assistance/subject/criminology/legal-information Takeaway 9: We have research guides for most subject areas

  12. Citation help • Online citation guides • APA, MLA, Chicago, and others • Specialized guides on how to cite: government reports, legal documents, data, statistics, maps, images … • Citation management software • Mendeley • Zotero Takeaway 10: Quick Guides to APA citation are available

  13. Research commons • Research support for graduate students, including: • EAL/ESL writing support • Research software support (NVivo, GIS, R, …) • Citation management software • Thesis support • Writing & publishing Takeaway 11: We have dedicated services for graduate students

  14. Where to go for help • Contact us: • Phone: 778.782.4345 • Email us at: libask@sfu.ca • AskAway (online chat) • Research help desk (drop-in & by appointment) • Liaison Librarian for Criminology: ysk6@sfu.ca Takeaway 12: Librarians are available to help!

  15. Thank you! Questions? https://i.pinimg.com/originals/de/32/89/de32896d6903b303071c14c42c09e2a8.jpg

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