Searching in the UBC Library

Introduction to Searching in the UBC Library

 

After watching this video, you will be able to:
  • identify and access Summon, UBC Library's main search engine;
  • perform a search for a variety of library materials through Summon;
  • apply filters to refine search results; and,
  • save and send citations for UBC Library resources.

 

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Advanced Searching in the UBC Library

 

 

After watching this video, you will:

  • know how to use the advanced search page to find UBC Library materials;
  • understand three advanced search strategies, including phrase searching, truncation, and Boolean Logic; and,
  • be prepared to apply these strategies to create more effective searches.

 

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Education Research Guide

 

After watching this video, you will know:

  • what research guides are;
  • how to find all UBC research guides online; and,
  • which resources you can find on the Education Research Guide.

 

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Finding Journals and Journal Articles

 

After watching this video, you will be able to:

  • apply search filters to find journal articles;
  • search for journal articles assigned by your instructors; and,
  • find a specific article, even when searching for the title does not return any results.

 

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Encyclopedias, Handbooks, and Dictionaries: Resources for Starting Your Research

 

 

After watching this video, you will know:

  • which resources to consult in the early stages of research;
  • how encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries can help you choose and narrow down a research topic; and,
  • how to search for Education encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries.

 

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Using cIRcle

 

 

 

After watching this video, you will be able to:

  • connect to UBC's institutional repository cIRcle;
  • explain what contents get published in cIRcle;
  • find instructions for submitting your work for publication; and,
  • perform a search for cIRcle contents through UBC's Open Collections.

 

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