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APA Lunch & Learn: 10 Things to Know About APA Databases

APA Lunch & Learn: 10 Things to Know About APA Databases. Michael Miyazaki mmiyazaki@apa.org Alison K. Cody, MSLIS acody@apa.org Documentation/Training Specialists. APA Countdown. 1. New Journals in PsycARTICLES. Forthcoming: Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences.

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APA Lunch & Learn: 10 Things to Know About APA Databases

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  1. APA Lunch & Learn: 10 Things to Know About APA Databases Michael Miyazaki mmiyazaki@apa.org Alison K. Cody, MSLISacody@apa.org Documentation/Training Specialists

  2. APA Countdown

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  4. New Journals in PsycARTICLES Forthcoming: Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences

  5. Search – Using Browse Tools to Search a Specific Publication What can I find in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry about issues in the education of homeless children ?

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  7. APA Handbooks in Psychology • Reference books provide a one-stop shop for both overviews and in-depth analyses of a variety of sub-fields within psychology

  8. APA Handbooks in Psychology Released in 2013 • APA Handbook of Sexuality and Psychology • APA Handbook of Testing and Assessment in Psychology • APA Handbook of Multicultural Psychology Available in print and electronically

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  10. COUNTER 4 Update • New statistics include • Gold Open Access downloads • Clicks and record views • Turnaways • APA, EBSCO, Ovid & ProQuest all working to become COUNTER 4 compliant

  11. COUNTER 4 – APA PsycNET • APA PsycNET users – access usage statistics through the Admin Center

  12. COUNTER 4 – APA PsycNET • Will run COUNTER 3 & 4 in parallel at least three reporting cycles • Choose which to view when accessing reports • Libraries will be able to view COUNTER 3 archive http://www.projectcounter.org

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  14. APA PsycNET Search Widget • Send your users directly to the content they need . . . • . . . using the “Google box” format that they prefer! • Use under your Discovery button or incorporate into LibGuides

  15. APA PsycNET Search Widget • Search one or more databases • Search a single field or give users a choice • Select border color and size • With or without database logo • Edit resulting HTML

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  17. Getting Started with PsycTESTS New PDF search guide available for all four platforms! Find them at http://bit.ly/APASearchGuides

  18. Getting Started with PsycTESTS • Space for your contact info! Stamp, label or write it in, or email psycinfo@apa.org for a customized version.

  19. Getting Started with PsycTESTS If you use this guide, let us know how it went! Send feedback & comments to Alison Cody: acody@apa.org

  20. Getting Started with PsycTESTS Any volunteers to see how well this guide works? A group of women raise hands to volunteer for picket duty during the Shirtwaist strike of 1909-1910. Kheel Center, Cornell University

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  22. Article Indexing • Based on the Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms • Controlled vocabulary evolves with the science • Scope notes are a useful research tool

  23. Test Your Indexing Skills • Take a look at the Alzheimer’s Caregiving Tips handout . . . • . . . and the list of possibleIndex Terms. • Identify the Index Terms youwould use to describe this handout

  24. Test Your Indexing Skills Answers • Alzheimer’s Disease • Caregivers • Family Members • Health Care Services • Self Care Skills

  25. Search: Using Thesaurus Tools What is the relationship between computer games and computer addiction?

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  27. APA PsycNET Mobile • For iOS and Android • Free! • Info & download links http://bit.ly/APAPsycNETMobile • Support page http://bit.ly/PsycNETMobileHelp • Help also available in the app

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