SEARCHING THE ERIC DATABASE

Lamson LibraryPlymouth State University

What is ERIC?• Education Resources Information Center

• The most specialized and comprehensive database of research on all aspects of education at all levels.

• Indexes & abstracts over 600 specialized education journals, both professional and peer-reviewed.

• Indexes & abstracts several hundred thousand ERIC Documents and Digests.

• Many Full Text sources directly linked.

First Steps

• Start at the Lamson Library website

• Click on Databases link at left.

• Select ERIC from list of databases

• Sample research topic:“I need to find articles on some aspect of reading in grades 1-3.”

Use the THESAURUS tab to identify the correct ERIC DESCRIPTORS (Subject

Headings) related to reading to search under.

Use the THESAURUS again to find

descriptor primary education, to

represent grades 1-3. Add this term as a

second descriptor

Document Delivery (ILL)• Graduate students may request

material through document delivery.

• The service includes material that is owned by Lamson Library.

• Articles will be mailed directly to the address provided in your request.

• Plan ahead! It may take up to two weeks for delivery of material not owned by Lamson.

Ask a Librarian• Reference Librarians are available to

answer any other questions you may have.

• Email us through the “Ask a Librarian” link on the library website

• Call us at 535-2455.

• Chat with us between 11 am and 3 pm daily.

• Still need help? Email Anne Kulig at annek@plymouth.edu.