Come and learn how to find information for your projects at the library’s introductory database sessions on the following subjects:
Business and related subjects using EBSCO Business Source Complete. Ebsco provides access to a wealth of business information including company and country reports and full-text journal articles. This session is for business and non-business students who need to find business information for their projects.
All subjects using CSA (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts). CSA (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts) covers major areas of research, including environmental sciences, materials science, biological sciences, engineering and computer science.
All subjects using Web of Science. This multidisciplinary database covers a wide range of subjects including science, engineering, humanities, medicine and social sciences. It also includes cited references for all articles.
All subjects using Google Scholar. Google Scholar is a service which uses the Google search engine, but searches only scholarly resources. This session will cover search tips, what Google Scholar can do for you, and the advantages and disadvantages of using Google Scholar
Chemical information using Scifinder Scholar. SciFinder Scholar is a key chemistry resource and also covers biochemistry, biology, pharmacology, medicine, and related disciplines.
Medicine and related subjects using PubMed This is the most comprehensive source for biomedical articles. This session is for students who need to find information in medicine and related subjects.
Engineering using Engineering Village. This is the most comprehensive database for engineering information and is a key resource for all engineering students.
Engineering using IEEE Xplore. IEEE Xplore provides full text access to technical literature in electrical engineering, computer science and electronics
Intelligent use of the Internet – learn which sources on the Internet to trust. We all use the internet but we don’t always know how reliable it is. This session will show you how to decide whether the information you find on the internet is valuable research or just plain rubbish!
Cross-search multiple databases using Metalib, the library’s portal. This information portal provides access to databases and electronic journals subscribed to by the Library. Many of the resources can be cross-searched, where a single search is carried out on more than one database.
RefWorks – learn how to store your references and create a reference list
Reading & Note Taking – learn techniques for improving your reading and note taking skills
Timetable
| Session | ||
| CSA | Tuesday 9 February 2010 | |
| Ebsco | Friday 12 February 2010 | |
| Engineering Village | Thursday 4 March 2010 | |
| Google Scholar | Thursday 25 February 2010 | |
| IEEE Xplore | Monday 1 March 2010 | |
| Intelligent Use of the Internet | Friday 19 February 2010 | |
| MetaLib | Monday 22 February 2010 | |
| PubMed | Monday 15 February 2010 | |
| Reading and Note Taking | Monday 1 February 2010 | |
| RefWorks | Friday 5 February 2010 | |
| SciFinder Scholar | Thursday 18 February 2010 | |
| Web of Science | Tuesday 9 March 2010 |
All sessions are in Training room 1 on Level 1 of the Central Library.
To book
Please complete the booking form at www.imperial.ac.uk/library/lrspbooking to register for any of these sessions.
