Using the USF Tampa Library Research Help and Borrowing Information for IB Students
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Using the USF Tampa LibraryResearch Help and Borrowing Information for IB Students
Welcome to the University Library!
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
Locate the IB Library Guide Search the library catalog using Boolean logic Access full text e-books and save them Use the a database to find articles Evaluate sources for fit with your project Get research help for your projects Avoid fees by returning materials in a timely manner
New vocab and library terms will be highlighted in purple. If you don’t know what they mean, ask!
Start Here: Your Library Guide
Library guides have important info you won’t find anywhere else
Searching the Catalog
Search Tips
When searching by keyword, use quotations to search for words together
Browse the Subject Headings to find relevant keywords
Refine you search by using the facets in the left column of the results screen
If many of the books on your subject are in the same call number area, you may want to browse in the stacks
Search smarter using:
ANDOR
NOT
Get better results
E-Books
The Good:Full text, OCR searchable books
The Bad:Only accessible when you visit the library
The solution?Save or upload digital content
Academic Search Premier: A Database
Search like a pro: if it looks harder, it’s actually easier to use
Easier Harder
CurrencyRelevancyAuthorityAccuracyPurpose
How do I know if the source I found is good?
Go for it! Now that you’re the experts, hit the stacks!
Ask me about:
• Using the library catalog• Finding databases• Sending and saving digital
content• Where to find books• How to check them out
Remember:
You have until 11:30 AM to check out books. Please use indoor voices.
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