tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83638113664358079572011-04-21T12:28:46.941-07:00.Kylie.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16161013615791561378noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363811366435807957.post-43956702009760322022008-03-13T18:05:00.000-07:002008-03-13T18:14:09.181-07:00<a href="http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=week3uj3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9389/week3uj3.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img604.imageshack.us/content.php?page=blogpost&files=img209/9389/week3uj3.jpg" title="QuickPost"><img src="http://imageshack.us/img/butansn.png" alt="QuickPost" border="0"></a> Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8363811366435807957-4395670200976032202?l=kyliebriggs.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>.Kylie.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16161013615791561378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363811366435807957.post-86914028305295045832008-03-13T03:05:00.000-07:002008-03-13T18:55:01.942-07:00<strong>14/03/08</strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;">Lecture:</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;">Today's lecture was all on online libraries and databases. They are both fairly the same. Types of online libraries are;</span><br /><br /><ul><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Online text repositories</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Electronic book</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Musical</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Artworks</span></li></ul><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;">While databases are defined as being a collection of information (data) characterised by the use of fields, that provide procedural methods for retrieving information.</span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;">Types of databases can be;</span></p><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#663366;">People searches</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">E-mail directories</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Genealogy Resources</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Maps and Atlases</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Government information and statistics</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">News and media</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Portals</span></li></ul><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;">A disadvantage of both is that many, you have to subscribe and pay to use. An advantage of both is that they can be used 24/7.</span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;">Reading:</span><br /></p><p><span style="color:#663366;">1. For the reading in this lesson, was an article on finding what you want on the web. It lists the wide-range of web indices;</span></p><ul><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">blogs can give pointers to other online resources</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">usenet news</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">medline- accessed through the web, but not indexed by search engines</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">SearchEngineWatch</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Open Directory Project</span></li></ul><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;">Noodle tools website, is a guide on how to choose the best search for your information</span><span style="color:#663366;"> requirements. It is a great resource to use in finding what you need.</span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;">2. The second reading piece we had was a site that teaches you how you can refine and get the best results out of your search, with what you type into the search engine.</span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;">Example 1. The (+) and (-) signs can be used in front of words to force their inclusion and/or exclusion in searches.</span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;">Example 2. (" ") are used to search exactly as is. Do not put it in single words.</span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;">Example 3. Use ( * ) to return variations in spelling and word form e.g. Librar* comes out as library, libraries, librarians, etc.</span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;">You should put the most important words first.</span><br /></p><ul><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Boolean is the use of AND, OR, NOT. Which are used to link words and phrases for more precise queries e.g. truth AND justice.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">NOT or AND NOT, limits search by returning only your first keywords but not the second e.g. Pepsi AND NOT coke</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">For best results, always enclose OR statements in parentheses e.g. (Toyota OR Honda).</span></li></ul><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;">ECU Library site- Useful functions:</span><br /></p><ol><li><span style="color:#663366;">Services- has local reference/enquiries, document delivery, loans service.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Books, Cd's and more (catalogues)- search for keywords, subject, author etc to find what you need.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Online journal- find by faculty, subject, title etc.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Reserved Reading- access 24/7, loan limit is 2items.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Journal Titles- type as much or as little of journal title to find what you want.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Websites- A-Z search of different subjects/topics.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Library Resource by faculty- provide library information literacy sessions</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Resources for everyone- students, academic staff, researchers, external/offshore students, community and alumni.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Quick links- quick catalogue search</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Learning Assistance- referencing guide, academic tip sheets, ask the library etc.</span></li></ol><p><span style="color:#663366;">Workshop:</span></p><p><span style="color:#663366;">3. For our workshop activity, we had to;</span></p><span style="color:#663366;"></span><ul><li><span style="color:#663366;">Go onto the ECU library service and find journal articles on an online journal (for economic impact of global warming on businesses).</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Record 10 useful functions or search tips from the ECU library site, with a brief explanation of each.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">Visit the MEDline plus website- <a href="http://www.medlineplus.gov/">http://www.medlineplus.gov/</a> search about health topics and drug information- you can use the built in search engine to find out more on a particular condition or drug.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#663366;">go through an interactive tutorial- who would use such a service and what they might get from it.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#663366;">Medline:</span></p><p><span style="color:#663366;">Medline plus is a site that has A-Z on medical information and conditions, drugs a supplements etc. I found it very interesting and informative, with a huge amount of information you can search through for free.</span></p><p><span style="color:#663366;">People who are interested in medicine or learning for themselves could use this site. If you have a loved one with a condition, this site could help you get informed and knowledgeable about the condition. Also, this would be an excellent reference and information guide for me- as i am going to be a nutritionist. It has information on herbs and natural supplements.</span></p><p><span style="color:#663366;">I found this lesson very helpful with tips on how to search for what your looking for better, and different search information. I also found the sites we where given to look at very interesting.</span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#663366;"></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8363811366435807957-8691402830529504583?l=kyliebriggs.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>.Kylie.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16161013615791561378noreply@blogger.com0