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KEISER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. Introduction to Library Research *Navigational guide for candidates pursuing a degree in accounting. Welcome to Keiser University Library! This presentation will introduce selective database resources to assist with your degree in Accounting. LEARN HOW TO. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Introduction to Library Research
*Navigational guide for candidates pursuing a degree in accounting
Welcome to Keiser University Library!
This presentation will introduce selective database resources to assist with your degree
in Accounting
LEARN HOW TO
Log in to Keiser University Library
Locate Accounting Journals
Locate APA Format Guides
Access Online Tutorials
DATABASESKeiser University has several databases for accounting research:
LIRN (Infotrac and Proquest)
EBSCOHOST /BUSINESS
This PowerPoint will provide a tutorial in searching these databases
LIRN (Library and Information Resources Network)
How to Access the Electronic Databases or
Search for a Book
First, go to the Library’s Web site and Log In.
http://kesu-verso.auto-graphics.com
Username: Student ID Number (found on your Student ID card)
Password: Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
Find books, magazines andDVD’s available for check-out on your
campus
CLICK LIRN for database resources (articles, journals magazines, multimedia)
InfoTrac
Click Here to search INFOTRAC
Click Here to search
PROQUEST
CLICK HEREAccess Business and Company Resource Center and search for accounting firms/companies.
Access Business Index ASAP for accounting journal articles
INFOTRAC
INFOTRAC
CLICK HERE
Scroll down and access General Business File ASAP for accounting journals, publication resources
Searching INFOTRAC
Let’s search for accounting companies in the INFOTRAC database:
Business & Company Resource Center
Let’s search for an accounting firm/company! Type accounting in the Quick Search bar.
Your search results:
98 accounting companies
Let’s search for an accounting article! Don’t forget to select “Article Search”
Don’t forget to search for articles in the INFOTRAC databases:
Business Index ASAP General Business ASAP
Now let’s search for articles in PROQUEST!
These three database modules will provide accounting articles
VERY SPECIFIC SEARCH
Business ethicsaccountants
CLICK FOR ADDITIONAL TOPICS
Now let’s search for articles in EBSCOHOSTBusiness Source Complete
EBSCO Host
CLICK HERE
This is a very broad search! How many articles do you
think we will find?
Click here for the article as it was printed in the
journal
Title of article
APA info
(author, journal, publication date)
72185 results!
WOW! 72,185 results!
Let’s narrow our search by utilizing specific search terms
Specific Search Terms:Accounting
EthicsArthur Andersen
The following slides will provide additional information on contacting Keiser University Campus Librarians and other sources for information services including APA format.
APA FORMAT HELP!
ONLINE TUTORIAL HELP!
LIBRARIANS FOR YOU!
CAMPUS LIBRARIANS
If you have any questions regarding library materials, searching strategies, database usage, or any other research related question, please ask for assistance from your campus library staff.
ASK A LIBRARIAN SERVICE
If you need assistance outside of campus open hours, you may pose your question to Ask a Librarian, by going to this Web site:
http://www.askalibrarian.org/
Librarians from public libraries, academic institutions, and specialty libraries in Florida volunteer to answer questions asked by the general public through this service. Librarians on duty at any given time may or may not have access to the electronic resources you need help with, but will most likely be able to look up factual information for you.
Keiser University Campus Library Locations
Daytona Beach Branch: (386) 274-5060Ft. Lauderdale Branch: (954) 776-4456 (Main Library)Jacksonville Branch: (904) 296-3440Kendall Branch: (305) 596-2226Lakeland Branch: (863) 701-7789Melbourne Branch: (321) 409-4800Orlando Branch: (407) 273-5800Pembroke Pines Branch: (954) 431-4300Port St. Lucie Branch: (772) 398-9990Sarasota Branch: (941) 907-3900Tallahassee Branch: (850) 906-9494Tampa Branch: (813) 885-4900West Palm Beach Branch: (561) 471-6000
Ask a Librarian.com
Ask a Librarian provides Florida residents with live virtual reference services via local library customized web sites from
10 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday (EST)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday (EST)
An e-mail form is available to patrons 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
CONCLUSION
This concludes the Accounting PowerPoint.
Our goal is to help you in achieve success in your research.
Please contact us for assistance.