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Introduction to Library Research

KEISER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. Introduction to Library Research *Navigational guide for candidates pursuing a degree in accounting. Welcome to Keiser University Library! This presentation will introduce selective database resources to assist with your degree in Accounting. LEARN HOW TO.

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Introduction to Library Research

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  1. KEISER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Introduction to Library Research *Navigational guide for candidates pursuing a degree in accounting

  2. Welcome to Keiser University Library! This presentation will introduce selective database resources to assist with your degree in Accounting

  3. LEARN HOW TO • Log in to Keiser University Library • Locate Accounting Journals • Locate APA Format Guides • Access Online Tutorials

  4. DATABASES Keiser University has several databases for accounting research: LIRN (Infotrac and Proquest) EBSCOHOST /BUSINESS This PowerPoint will provide a tutorial in searching these databases

  5. LIRN(Library and Information Resources Network) LIRN: a collection of both general and business-specific databases. The LIRN databases of primary interest to Accounting students: • (InfoTrac)Business & Company Resource Center • (InfoTrac) Business Index ASAP • (InfoTrac) General Business File ASAP • (ProQuest) Business- ABI/INFORM-Dateline Business- ABI/INFORM-Global Business- ABI/INFORM-Trade & Industry • (EBSCOHOST) Business Source Complete Regional Business NEws

  6. How to Access the Electronic Databases or Search for a Book First, go to the Library’s Web site and Log In. http://kesu-verso.auto-graphics.com

  7. Username: Student ID Number (found on your Student ID card) Password: Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number

  8. Find books, magazines andDVD’s available for check-out on your campus

  9. CLICK LIRN for database resources (articles, journals magazines, multimedia)

  10. InfoTrac Click Here to search INFOTRAC Click Here to search PROQUEST

  11. INFOTRAC • CLICK HERE • Access Business and Company Resource Center and search for accounting firms/companies. • Access Business Index ASAP for accounting journal articles

  12. INFOTRAC • CLICK HERE • Scroll down and access • General Business File ASAP for accounting journals, publication resources

  13. Searching INFOTRAC Let’s search for accounting companies in the INFOTRAC database: Business & Company Resource Center

  14. Let’s search for an accounting firm/company! Type accounting in the Quick Search bar.

  15. Your search results: 98 accounting companies

  16. Let’s search for an accounting article! Don’t forget to select “Article Search”

  17. Don’t forget to search for articles in the INFOTRAC databases: Business Index ASAP General Business ASAP

  18. Now let’s search for articles in PROQUEST!

  19. These three database modules will provide accounting articles

  20. CLICK FOR ADDITIONAL TOPICS • VERY SPECIFIC SEARCH • Business ethics • accountants

  21. Now let’s search for articles in EBSCOHOST Business Source Complete

  22. EBSCO Host

  23. CLICK HERE

  24. This is a very broad search! How many articles do you think we will find?

  25. 72185 results! Title of article APA info (author, journal, publication date) Click here for the article as it was printed in the journal

  26. WOW! 72,185 results! Let’s narrow our search by utilizing specific search terms

  27. Specific Search Terms: • Accounting • Ethics • Arthur Andersen

  28. The following slides will provide additional information on contacting Keiser University Campus Librarians and other sources for information services including APA format.

  29. APA FORMAT HELP!

  30. ONLINE TUTORIAL HELP!

  31. LIBRARIANS FOR YOU! • CAMPUS LIBRARIANS • If you have any questions regarding library materials, searching strategies, database usage, or any other research related question, please ask for assistance from your campus library staff. • ASK A LIBRARIAN SERVICE • If you need assistance outside of campus open hours, you may pose your question to Ask a Librarian, by going to this Web site: • http://www.askalibrarian.org/ • Librarians from public libraries, academic institutions, and specialty libraries in Florida volunteer to answer questions asked by the general public through this service. Librarians on duty at any given time may or may not have access to the electronic resources you need help with, but will most likely be able to look up factual information for you.

  32. Keiser University Campus Library Locations Daytona Beach Branch: (386) 274-5060 Ft. Lauderdale Branch: (954) 776-4456 (Main Library) Jacksonville Branch: (904) 296-3440 Kendall Branch: (305) 596-2226 Lakeland Branch: (863) 701-7789 Melbourne Branch: (321) 409-4800 Orlando Branch: (407) 273-5800 Pembroke Pines Branch: (954) 431-4300 Port St. Lucie Branch: (772) 398-9990 Sarasota Branch: (941) 907-3900 Tallahassee Branch: (850) 906-9494 Tampa Branch: (813) 885-4900 West Palm Beach Branch: (561) 471-6000

  33. Ask a Librarian.com Ask a Librarian provides Florida residents with live virtual reference services via local library customized web sites from 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday (EST) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday (EST) An e-mail form is available to patrons 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

  34. CONCLUSION This concludes the Accounting PowerPoint. Our goal is to help you in achieve success in your research. Please contact us for assistance.

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