Electronic Journals and other Databases
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== Electronic journals and other databases == | == Electronic journals and other databases == | ||
| - | * [[Creative Industries Database List]] - quick access to our list of databases relevant to Creative Industries. | + | ====Via NUINLink==== |
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| + | There are a number of ways to search for journal articles, but the easiest one to start with is probably to use our NUINLink service. | ||
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| + | Access it at [http://nuinlink.napier.ac.uk http://nuinlink.napier.ac.uk]. | ||
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| + | '''QuickSearch''' | ||
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| + | Select the '''Creative Industries''' Quickset before you start to search. | ||
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| + | (You can also try using the '''General''' quickset if you want, as this contains a slightly different set of databases). | ||
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| + | When you get a list of results and see something interesting, use the SFX link buttons to find out if we have the full text. | ||
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| + | * Helpsheets with more information on using NUINLink are available from our [http://staff.napier.ac.uk/Services/Library/Information/Help+Sheets/InformationSkills.htm Information Skills helpsheets] page. | ||
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| + | '''Subject search''' | ||
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| + | You can use NUINLink as a means of finding and accessing our best databases for Creative Industries, as well as some selected websites and library catalogues: | ||
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| + | * Access the subject menu directly at [http://nuinlink.napier.ac.uk/V/?func=find-db-1&mode=category NUINLink Find Database - Subject List]. | ||
| + | Choose Creative Industries from the list on the left, then a subject from the list on the right and click GO. | ||
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| + | * Click on the information buttons to find out more about each one. | ||
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| + | '''Find e-Journal''' | ||
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| + | If you know the name of a journal, the quickest way to find out if Napier has it in electronic format is to use the '''Find e-Journal''' option. | ||
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| + | (Don't forget to check also whether we might have it in print format = use [http://nuin.napier.ac.uk/F NUIN], and limit your search to Format = Journals) | ||
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| + | ====Creative Industries Databases List==== | ||
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| + | * [[Creative Industries Database List]] - this list gives you quick access to our list of databases most relevant to Creative Industries. | ||
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The databases listed fall into a number of categories: | The databases listed fall into a number of categories: | ||
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* internet gateways | * internet gateways | ||
* collections of electronic books | * collections of electronic books | ||
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| + | Explore the Subject Areas from the menu on the left to find shorter, targeted lists. | ||
We have [http://staff.napier.ac.uk/Services/Library/Information/Help+Sheets/Databases.htm database helpsheets] available for many of them. | We have [http://staff.napier.ac.uk/Services/Library/Information/Help+Sheets/Databases.htm database helpsheets] available for many of them. | ||
* [[Database Search Tips]] - try this link for some advice before you search | * [[Database Search Tips]] - try this link for some advice before you search | ||
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| + | ====More information==== | ||
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| + | You might also like to try this little interactive gadget - it takes you through some choices of how to search for journal articles, and includes short videos to show you how to search. NUINLink has changed a little since this was created, but not much. | ||
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| + | [http://www2.napier.ac.uk/inform/Marian1/Design%20topics.htm How can I find journal articles on...] | ||
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| + | Although it says it is about Design, it really applies to any subject. | ||
Current revision as of 15:58, 22 October 2008
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Electronic journals and other databasesVia NUINLinkThere are a number of ways to search for journal articles, but the easiest one to start with is probably to use our NUINLink service. Access it at http://nuinlink.napier.ac.uk.
Select the Creative Industries Quickset before you start to search. (You can also try using the General quickset if you want, as this contains a slightly different set of databases). When you get a list of results and see something interesting, use the SFX link buttons to find out if we have the full text.
You can use NUINLink as a means of finding and accessing our best databases for Creative Industries, as well as some selected websites and library catalogues:
Choose Creative Industries from the list on the left, then a subject from the list on the right and click GO.
If you know the name of a journal, the quickest way to find out if Napier has it in electronic format is to use the Find e-Journal option. (Don't forget to check also whether we might have it in print format = use NUIN, and limit your search to Format = Journals)
Creative Industries Databases List
Explore the Subject Areas from the menu on the left to find shorter, targeted lists. We have database helpsheets available for many of them.
More informationYou might also like to try this little interactive gadget - it takes you through some choices of how to search for journal articles, and includes short videos to show you how to search. NUINLink has changed a little since this was created, but not much. How can I find journal articles on... Although it says it is about Design, it really applies to any subject. |
