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Information is PowerInformation is Power
Hillary CampbellHillary CampbellHead of Liaison ServicesHead of Liaison Services
Linda SnowLinda SnowHead of Reference ServicesHead of Reference Services
November 8, 2004November 8, 2004
TopicsTopics
Statistical InformationStatistical Information Newspaper ArticlesNewspaper Articles Articles on a SubjectArticles on a Subject Publication InformationPublication Information Liaison ServicesLiaison Services
Accessing Library Resources Accessing Library Resources from on and off-campusfrom on and off-campus
Navigate from library homepage Navigate from library homepage when on campuswhen on campus
http://www.utdallas.edu/library/http://www.utdallas.edu/library/
Log in with your Comet Card # when Log in with your Comet Card # when off campusoff campus
http://libproxy.utdallas.edu/loginhttp://libproxy.utdallas.edu/login
Some Basic RemindersSome Basic Reminders
Search the Search the library catalog library catalog to find to find books, periodical titles, government books, periodical titles, government documents, and multimedia items in documents, and multimedia items in the library collectionthe library collection
Use the library’s Use the library’s Useful Websites Useful Websites page to find helpful web resources page to find helpful web resources organized according to subjectorganized according to subject
A Few More Basic A Few More Basic RemindersReminders
Complete an Complete an Interlibrary Loan Interlibrary Loan request for books and articles not request for books and articles not owned by the UTD Libraryowned by the UTD Library
McDermott Library is a Federal and McDermott Library is a Federal and State Depository (government State Depository (government publication)publication)
Leisure Reading Collection – 2Leisure Reading Collection – 2ndnd Floor Floor
Statistical UniverseStatistical Universe
What is it?What is it?
Online collection of thousands of Online collection of thousands of statistical charts and tables derived statistical charts and tables derived from federal and state government from federal and state government agencies, international bodies, and agencies, international bodies, and private organizations private organizations
Statistical UniverseStatistical Universe
Tricks of the TradeTricks of the Trade ““Search Tables” option provides real Search Tables” option provides real
datadata ““Search Abstracts” provides citation Search Abstracts” provides citation
information – data on microficheinformation – data on microfiche Use the Subject ListUse the Subject List Don’t narrow your search too muchDon’t narrow your search too muchhttp://www.utdallas.edu/library/collectionshttp://www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/dbases.htm/dbases.htm
Finding Newspaper ArticlesFinding Newspaper Articles
MAJOR NEWSPAPER DATABASESMAJOR NEWSPAPER DATABASES
Available on McDermott Library’s website Available on McDermott Library’s website ((www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/dbases.htmwww.utdallas.edu/library/collections/dbases.htm ) or from off campus at ) or from off campus at
((http://libproxy.utdallas.edu http://libproxy.utdallas.edu ))
New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal---New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal---ArchivesArchives
- Available online back to their inceptionsAvailable online back to their inceptions- PDF Full text articlesPDF Full text articles- Photographs, cartoons, maps, illustrations, etc.Photographs, cartoons, maps, illustrations, etc.- Marriage/birth notices, obituaries, stock quotes, ads, Marriage/birth notices, obituaries, stock quotes, ads,
etc.etc.
Newspaper Databases Newspaper Databases continuedcontinued
Newspapers From TexShareNewspapers From TexShare- Contains U.S. and international newspapersContains U.S. and international newspapers- Coverage begins c. 1996 (different dates for Coverage begins c. 1996 (different dates for
each newspaper)each newspaper)- Can search up to 10 newspapers at once (use Can search up to 10 newspapers at once (use
the “Browse” feature)the “Browse” feature)- Does Does nonot index obituaries, sports scores, t index obituaries, sports scores,
classified ads, etc.classified ads, etc.- Especially useful for searching Texas legislative Especially useful for searching Texas legislative
information (Austin-American Statesman and information (Austin-American Statesman and Houston Chronicle)Houston Chronicle)
Newspaper Databases Newspaper Databases ContinuedContinued
LEXIS-NEXIS ACADEMIC UNIVERSELEXIS-NEXIS ACADEMIC UNIVERSE- Selected coverage of hundreds of international, Selected coverage of hundreds of international,
national, and regional newspapers and news national, and regional newspapers and news magazinesmagazines
- Coverage begins c. 1985 (different dates for Coverage begins c. 1985 (different dates for each newspaper)each newspaper)
- Search 5 newpapers at once (click “Source Search 5 newpapers at once (click “Source List”)List”)
- No photographs, editorial cartoons, obituaries, No photographs, editorial cartoons, obituaries, stock quotes, etc.stock quotes, etc.
- Especially useful for searching international Especially useful for searching international newspapersnewspapers
OTHER NEWSPAPER OTHER NEWSPAPER DATABASESDATABASES
The Times (London) Online Archive (1800-1870)The Times (London) Online Archive (1800-1870)
Newspaper Source DatabaseNewspaper Source Database- Partial coverage (with selected full text) from 200+ Partial coverage (with selected full text) from 200+
newspapers, 1997 to presentnewspapers, 1997 to present- Contains full-text television news transcripts from CBS, Contains full-text television news transcripts from CBS,
Fox, NPR, etc.Fox, NPR, etc.
Dallas Morning NewsDallas Morning News- Online Archive covers 1924 – 1977; full text with Online Archive covers 1924 – 1977; full text with
pictures, ads, obituaries, etc.pictures, ads, obituaries, etc.- Recent online coverage, 1984 – present;Recent online coverage, 1984 – present;
gap (1978-1983) supplemented by microfilmgap (1978-1983) supplemented by microfilm
Tricks of the TradeTricks of the Trade
Most newspaper databases do Most newspaper databases do notnot provide cover-to-cover full-text articles.
Many newspapers do not have complete online indexes.
PowerSearch By EBSCOPowerSearch By EBSCO
Search any combination of 50 databases Search any combination of 50 databases produced by EBSCO at one time.produced by EBSCO at one time.
Limit by language, date, type of Limit by language, date, type of publication, etc.publication, etc.
Includes Includes somesome full text full text Available on McDermott Library’s website Available on McDermott Library’s website
((www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/dbases.htmwww.utdallas.edu/library/collections/dbases.htm ) or ) or from off campus at (from off campus at (http://libproxy.utdallas.edu http://libproxy.utdallas.edu ))
Tricks of the Trade
Use truncation (*) for word variants to Use truncation (*) for word variants to broaden search.broaden search.
Use quotation marks around phrases.Use quotation marks around phrases. Do Do notnot limit search to full text. If there are limit search to full text. If there are
no full text links, check the library’s no full text links, check the library’s catalog---the articles may be available catalog---the articles may be available electronically on another database.electronically on another database.
Use Interlibrary Loan for items we do not own Use Interlibrary Loan for items we do not own www.utdallas.edu/library/howto/forms/www.utdallas.edu/library/howto/forms/
illforms.htmillforms.htm
Books in PrintBooks in Print
What is it?What is it?
Database of books, tapes, and videos Database of books, tapes, and videos available for sale by U.S. publishers available for sale by U.S. publishers who pay to have their wares listed. who pay to have their wares listed. Useful for finding publishers and Useful for finding publishers and prices of books, as well as prices of books, as well as prepublication info.prepublication info.
Books In PrintBooks In Print
Tricks of the TradeTricks of the Trade Create custom lists – accessible at any Create custom lists – accessible at any
time, downloadable, emailable time, downloadable, emailable Use Advanced Search to create a highly Use Advanced Search to create a highly
refined searchrefined search Links to popular book review titlesLinks to popular book review titles Alert notifications in your emailAlert notifications in your emailhttp://www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/dhttp://www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/dbases.htmbases.htm
Ulrich’sUlrich’s
What is it?What is it?
Collection of both print and online Collection of both print and online journal titles (incl. defunct). Provides journal titles (incl. defunct). Provides historical publication information, historical publication information, circulation statististics, refereed or circulation statististics, refereed or trade status, or abstract/index infotrade status, or abstract/index info
Ulrich’sUlrich’s
Tricks of the TradeTricks of the Trade Search by title or ISSNSearch by title or ISSN ““Referee” icon indicates peer-Referee” icon indicates peer-
reviewedreviewed Can be searched by circulation rangeCan be searched by circulation range
http://www.utdallas.edu/library/collectihttp://www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/dbases.htmons/dbases.htm
WorldcatWorldcat
What is it?What is it?
Catalog records of thousands of Catalog records of thousands of libraries worldwide and provides libraries worldwide and provides information on millions of books, information on millions of books, newspapers, maps, periodicals, newspapers, maps, periodicals, government documents, multimedia, government documents, multimedia, etc. etc.
WorldcatWorldcat
Tricks of the TradeTricks of the Trade Shows major owning libraries around Shows major owning libraries around
the worldthe world Shows UTD library ownership Shows UTD library ownership Search for international publications Search for international publications
or dissertationsor dissertationshttp://www.utdallas.edu/library/collectihttp://www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/dbases.htmons/dbases.htm
Library LiaisonsLibrary Liaisons
Librarians work with UTD’s different Librarians work with UTD’s different schools of study to assist with the schools of study to assist with the research needs of faculty, staff and research needs of faculty, staff and students. students.
Liaison ResponsibilitiesLiaison Responsibilities
Order items for the library’s collectionOrder items for the library’s collection Provide general and tailored Provide general and tailored
instruction sessions to faculty, instruction sessions to faculty, research staff, classes and student research staff, classes and student groups groups
Assist UTD faculty, staff and students Assist UTD faculty, staff and students with their research with their research Contact your liaison with any library-Contact your liaison with any library-
related requests!related requests!
Library LiaisonsLibrary Liaisons
Linda SnowLinda Snow – – A&HA&[email protected]@utdallas.edu
Teresa DeloachTeresa Deloach – – Geosciences & PhysicsGeosciences & [email protected]@utdallas.edu
Stephanie IshamStephanie Isham – – General StudiesGeneral Studies [email protected]@utdallas.edu
Kreg WalvoordKreg Walvoord – – Biology, Chemistry & Biology, Chemistry & Mathematics Mathematics
[email protected]@utdallas.edu
Library LiaisonsLibrary Liaisons
Hillary Campbell – Hillary Campbell – Management (AIM, Management (AIM, Exec.Ed., Marketing, Finance & Exec.Ed., Marketing, Finance & Managerial Economics)Managerial Economics)
[email protected]@utdallas.edu Loreen Phillips – Loreen Phillips – Management (ISOM, Management (ISOM,
OSIM)OSIM)
[email protected]@utdallas.edu
Library LiaisonsLibrary Liaisons
Matt MakowkaMatt Makowka – – [email protected]@utdallas.edu
Carol OshelCarol Oshel – – Computer ScienceComputer [email protected]@utdallas.edu
Susan KutchiSusan Kutchi – – Health & MedicineHealth & [email protected] [email protected]
Ellen SafleyEllen Safley – – Social SciencesSocial [email protected]@utdallas.edu
Carolyn HenebryCarolyn Henebry – – Brain & Behavioral Brain & Behavioral ScienceScience
Liaison OutreachLiaison Outreach
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MCMC22: McDermott Management : McDermott Management SatelliteSatellite - SM2.206, Mon. & Wed. 2:30- - SM2.206, Mon. & Wed. 2:30-5:30, Thur. 2:00-6:00, and Tue. & Fri. by 5:30, Thur. 2:00-6:00, and Tue. & Fri. by appt. appt.
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