Electronic Journals and other Databases

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== Electronic journals and other databases ==
== Electronic journals and other databases ==
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====Via NUINLink====
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* [[Creative Industries Database List]] - quick access to our list of databases relevant to Creative Industries.  
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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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* You may find it easier to get started with the shorter lists in each Subject Focus.
 
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The databases listed fall into a number of categories:
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'''QuickSearch'''
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* services which '''index''' a wide range of arts journals
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Select the '''Creative Industries''' Quickset before you start to search.
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* services which also contain (or link to) '''full text''' of journal articles
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* technical information (British Standards etc.)
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* catalogues of other libraries that you may want to visit
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* images or music
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* internet gateways
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* collections of electronic books
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We have [http://staff.napier.ac.uk/Services/Library/Information/Help+Sheets/Databases.htm database helpsheets] available for many of them.
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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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* [[Database Search Tips]] - try this link for some advice before you search
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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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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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'''Subject search'''
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Although it says it is about Design, it really applies to any subject.
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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].
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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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====NUINLink====
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'''Find e-Journal'''
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The quickest way to find out if Napier has an electronic journal is to use the '''Find e-Journal''' option in our [http://nuinlink.napier.ac.uk NUINLink] service.
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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.
(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)  
(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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'''Other options:'''
 
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NUINLink offers a '''QuickSearch''' option to search against a pre-selected set of databases for Creative Industries.
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====Creative Industries Databases List====
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You can use NUINLink as an alternative means of access to all our Creative Industries databases, as well as some selected websites and library catalogues:
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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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* 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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The databases listed fall into a number of categories:
-
* Click on the information buttons to find out more about each one.  
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* services which '''index''' a wide range of arts journals
 +
* services which also contain (or link to) '''full text''' of journal articles
 +
* technical information (British Standards etc.)
 +
* catalogues of other libraries that you may want to visit
 +
* images or music
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* internet gateways
 +
* collections of electronic books
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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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Explore the Subject Areas from the menu on the left to find shorter, targeted lists.
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We have [http://staff.napier.ac.uk/Services/Library/Information/Help+Sheets/Databases.htm database helpsheets] available for many of them.
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* [[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.

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Electronic journals and other databases

Via NUINLink

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.

Access it at http://nuinlink.napier.ac.uk.


QuickSearch

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.


Subject search

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.

  • Click on the information buttons to find out more about each one.


Find e-Journal

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

The databases listed fall into a number of categories:

  • services which index a wide range of arts journals
  • services which also contain (or link to) full text of journal articles
  • technical information (British Standards etc.)
  • catalogues of other libraries that you may want to visit
  • images or music
  • internet gateways
  • collections of electronic books

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 information

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.

How can I find journal articles on...

Although it says it is about Design, it really applies to any subject.

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