CHEM 332 Spring 2013
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Laksamee Putnam, a research and instruction librarian at Towson University, gave a presentation to CHEM 332 on utilizing science databases. The presentation covered subject specific databases for science like Scopus, ACS Journals, PubMed, and ScienceDirect. Students broke into small groups to analyze one of the databases, examining search features, access to full text, and useful tools. The presentation also provided information on RefWorks, a bibliographic management tool, and interlibrary loan.
CHEM 332 Spring 2013
- 1. CHEM 332: Utilizing science databases Laksamee Putnam Research & Instruction Librarian [email protected] Slides: http://slidesha.re/17ir7qS
- 2. First… Laksamee Putnam [email protected] Cook Library Reference: 410.704.2462. IM/email Phone: 410.704.3746. Twitter: @CookLibraryofTU Albert S. Cook facebook profile! Slides: http://slidesha.re/17ir7qS
- 3. On the side … Library Book Sale April 14th –19th Kiss & Tell Celebrate National Library Week Write a love letter to the library April 16th – 18th “Mobilizing Bolivia’s Displaced” Book Discussion Dr. Nicole Fabricant April 25th, 12:30-1:30, Cook 507
- 4. Agenda Subject specific databases – Science! Database examination– small groups RefWorks/Interlibrary loan
- 5. To start us off
- 6. Subject Specific Databases Which databases are you currently familiar with? There are more Your access will vary
- 7. Small groups of 3-4 Each group choose a different database to analyze: Scopus ACS Journals PubMed (Medline) ScienceDirect All available from the Chemistry Subject Gateway
- 8. Use your database! Which words seemed to find the best results? Synonyms? Is there an advanced search? Can you access full text? What features of the database were useful? (time limit, peer reviewed option, citations etc.) Problems?
- 9. Present your database Scopus ACS PubMed (Medline) ScienceDirect
- 10. Features to remember Use the database to find synonyms Check the abstract Limitation tools – Time frame, Information type References Cited/Times Cited Citation creation Compose lists Import to RefWorks Interlibrary Loan - Illiad
- 11. RefWorks Bibliographic Management Tool Create an account – It’s Free!
- 12. If we have time! TED video – Steven Johnson – Where good ideas come from
- 13. Questions? Laksamee Putnam [email protected] Cook Library Reference: 410.704.2462. IM/email Phone: 410.704.3746.