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LIBRARY WORKSHOP FOR HIS1003 - INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL IDEAS AND PRACTICES

LIBRARY WORKSHOP FOR HIS1003 - INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL IDEAS AND PRACTICES. EdUHK Library 16 Oct 2018. Outline. iSearch – Intelligent one-stop platform for searching books, journal articles and more Subject Guide Alexander Street (Video) Britannica IMAGE QUEST (Image)

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LIBRARY WORKSHOP FOR HIS1003 - INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL IDEAS AND PRACTICES

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  1. LIBRARY WORKSHOP FOR HIS1003 - INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL IDEAS AND PRACTICES EdUHK Library 16 Oct 2018

  2. Outline • iSearch – Intelligent one-stop platform for searching books, journal articles and more • Subject Guide • Alexander Street (Video) • Britannica IMAGE QUEST (Image) • Cambridge Core (Ebook) • JSTOR (Ebook & Articles) • Recommended Databases

  3. iSearch – Basic Information What is iSearch? iSearch is a one-stop platform for finding library books, journals, media, course reserves, full-text articles, HKALL and more. Advantages

  4. iSearch - Basic Information What resources are included in iSearch? What resources are excluded from iSearch? Library Resources • Books • Media • Course Reserve • Journals • Articles • Videos • Databases • Articles • Videos • Newspaper articles • Reference entries • Statistical data Open-access Resources

  5. iSearch - Basic Information iSearch on the Library homepage Direct to iSearch homepage Enter your search terms

  6. iSearch - Basic Information iSearch Homepage

  7. iSeach – How to Find a Book Example: Find a book related to “modern history”

  8. iSeach – How to Find a Book Exercise: Try to use “Refine my results” function to find books about “world politics” Question: How many records can you find?

  9. iSeach – How to Find a Book Print book provides call no. and location Which one is E-book? Which one is print book? E-book provides access link

  10. iSearch – How to Find an Article?

  11. iSearch – How to Find an Article? Tips: Better to use “Advanced Search” function for finding resources in specific topic

  12. iSearch – How to Find an Article? Search Tips:

  13. iSearch – How to Find an Article?

  14. Subject Guide for History

  15. Subject Guide for History

  16. Databases for History

  17. Alexander Street

  18. Britannica IMAGEQUEST

  19. Britannica IMAGEQUEST

  20. Cambridge Core - History

  21. Cambridge Core - History Exercise: • Please try to use Cambridge Core to find resources related to “East Asian History” Question: Can you access to all records in your result list?

  22. JSTOR

  23. JSTORBrowse by subject

  24. JSTOR

  25. JSTOR Exercise: • Please try to find “Art history in Singapore” and make sure you can access to the records Question: What should I do if I want to cite the source?

  26. Recommended Databases • European Views of the Americas: 1493-1750 (Index) • History of Feminism (Books & articles) • Academic Search Ultimate (via EBSCO) (Index & articles) • ATLA Religion Database (via EBSCO) (Index) • Factiva (News) • ProQuest Historical Newspapers: South China Morning Post (1903-1998) (News) • Blackwell Reference Online (Reference)

  27. Q & A Library Information Counter G/F, Mong Man Wai Library Tel: 2948 6653 WhatsApp: 9514 9655 libinfo@eduhk.hk 27

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