Msc env poll induction oct2012

Library resources for Environmental Pollution

Control

Searching, retrieving information and locating library

materials

Kathy McGowankathy1@mdx.ac.uk

By the end of this session you should be able to:

Understand the range of library resources available to you.

Understand how to use the library catalogue and how to request and renew items

Locate useful starting points such as the Library & IT pages and Library Subject Guides on uniHub

Be able to locate online subject databases to find out what has been published in journals.

Getting started

A good starting point is the Library & IT pages on uniHub: http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/library/

From here you will find links to:- Library Catalogue - to see what is available at

Middlesex University Library Subject Guides - useful starting points

and links created by your subject librarian Electronic Resources - such as bibliographic

databases and on-line journals Also opening times, campus information &

helpsheets, especially Referencing Guide

What kind of information should I use and where do I get it from?

Books

Middlesex University Library catalogue

http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/library/

Using the catalogue

Requesting and renewing books

What kind of information do I use and where do I get it from?

Journals A journal may be available in print or available online.

To check availability, use the library catalogue. If available in print, catalogue will tell you which campus holds the journal.

If available online, there will be a blue link to the available online issues of the journal

Example

How do I log in to use online journals and databases?

Most online journals and databases are subscription services which require you to log in as a member of a subscribing institution

This gives you access to the e-resources from home provided you have internet access

Your username and password will be the same ones you use to login to the Middlesex University computer network

Useful databases

Use these Databases to find out what journal articles have been published on your topic:

Business Source Complete – full text GreenFILE Sage Online – full text Science Citation Index Science Direct – full text Social Science Citation Index

NB Not all databases provide direct access to full text journal articles

Other full-text resources

Law databases: Lexis Library & Westlaw– full text access to

international case law and legislation

Newspapers: Proquest - full text UK newspaper articles

Science Citation Index (SCI) Search Screen

Combining Searches in SCI

SCI Results Screen

SCI results may not provide full text

Full Text

Using Science Direct from homeHaving logged into uniHub before you start, click

on Athens/Other Institution login on Science Direct home page:

Logging in to Science Direct

Science Direct home page

Restrict to subscribed journals

How to find materials you need

Remember to check the Library Catalogue for availability at Middlesex University. Reserve items if they are on loan or only available at other campuses.

Items not available in the University may be ordered through the Inter Library Loan service at a cost of £3 per request http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/library/resources/ill/index.aspx

Make use of other libraries you have access to - some organisations have useful specialist libraries.

SCONUL Access Scheme

SCONUL Access Scheme provides access to other academic libraries

For more information on the scheme visit the website To apply, fill in the form at:

http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk/users_info/how_html

Take form to library helpdesk where you will be provided with SCONUL Access card

Take to library of choice with Middlesex ID card

British Library Website

The British Library website has a link to its catalogue You can use this to check if material you require is held

at St Pancras Reading Rooms Information on applying for a reader’s pass and the

forms of ID required are on the website

http://www.bl.uk

Referencing You must reference your work properly with full

bibliographic details of all resources used

Keep a record of what you are using from the start of your literature searching

For information on how to reference your work, go to Unihub/My Study/’How To’ Guides

Select Referencing & Citation Guides

Select Referencing and Citation Style: Natural Sciences

And finally...

Don’t forget that silent study space is available in Law Wing on 2nd floor and also on 3rd floor

If you need further help:

Look on Library & IT pages on uniHub:http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/library/index.aspx

Password queries: UniHelp

Subject enquiries:

Kathy McGowan

k.mcgowan@mdx.ac.uk