EGN 1112- Introduction to Engineering — Jassemnejad

Welcome!

I am Ona Britton, your friendly Reference/Instruction librarian!  Chambers Library has several databases that contain articles and other information to help you complete your engineering assignments and projects.   This instruction uses wind energy and windmills and as an example since you all must build a windmill for your design project.

Getting Started

ENGNetBase is a great place to start for background information on any Engineering topic.  ENGNetBase contains over 190 current full text engineering books.

Comprehensive Engineering Databases

Inspec. Citations from 3500+ materials in electrical and electronic engineering, physics, information technology, and computer and control systems.

Tip #1:  Limit the search to “Journal Paper” to retrieve journal articles rather than conference papers

Tip #2:  Use the Advanced Search page to search at once for synonyms

Compendex Engineering. Abstracts 5000+ engineering journals, conferences, and technical reports. Covers chemical, computer , electronics, civil, mechanical, and materials engineering.

Tip:  Use the “Refine Results” options on the right to target a result after completing a search if there are too many search results

Database of Note for Windmills & Wind Energy

ASME: Mechanical Engineering.  Includes 20 publications of the ASME, covering aspects of mechanical engineering such as materials science, biomechanics, fluid mechanics, energy and resources, and others.

Want More?

Other databases may be pertinent for you to consult depend on the topic. Consult Databases by Subject on the Find Articles page on the library website to see what is available in each subject.

The Chemistry, Computing Science, Engineering (obviously!), and Physics subject headings are logical places to start.

Book Catalogs

Books are useful for finding in depth treatment of a topic. Consult the following catalogs to find books inside and outside the library.

UCO Library Catalog. Searches for all the materials held at Chambers Library.

WorldCat. Searches 54,000 library catalogs worldwide. Use for interlibrary pertinent materials from other libraries.

Need Help?

Please contact us using the ASK US! page on the website.

FNRL – 1211 — Introduction to Funeral Services — Burkey

Welcome!

This is Ona Lou Britton, your friendly instruction librarian, and this blog will supplement your library instruction for Dr. Burkey’s Introduction to Funeral Services assignments.

There is no one comprehensive database for articles about Funeral Services. Instead, relevant materials are sprinkled throughout several database in health, psychology, and sociology. Below are links to library databases pertaining to these topics:

Article Databases

Business Source Complete . Contains articles other information about business. Some useful information for school administrators.

Academic Search Complete. General database containing scholarly and popular articles from various disciplines.

PsycInfo. Contains articles and other materials on all aspects of psychology.

SocIndex. Contains articles from scholarly and popular journals pertaining to sociology.

Healthsource Nursing/Academic. Contains scholarly and popular articles on all aspects of nursing and allied health.

TIP: To determine if an article is scholarly, consult Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory. Search Ulrich’s using the journal title or ISSN.

Searching Ebsco Databases Simultaneously

It is possible to search several Ebsco databases at once.  All the databases above are Ebsco databases with the exception of Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory.  Watch this video for a brief demonstration of this process.

Book Catalogs

Books are useful for finding in depth treatment of a topic, and the library has worked to expand its holdings recently in Funeral Services. Consult the following catalogs to find books inside and outside the library.

UCO Library Catalog. Searches for all the materials held at Chambers Library.

WorldCat. Searches 54,000 library catalogs worldwide. Use for interlibrary pertinent materials from other libraries.

ENGR 4950 — Internship in Engineering with Dr. Jassemnejad

Overview

Chambers Library has several databases that contain articles about nanotechnology and nanoscience.

BEFORE YOU START.  Consider what aspect of nanotechnology you would like to research.  The comprehensive engineering databases contain articles on many aspects of nanotechnology, but you may find useful articles in other databases as well depending on the topic.  For example,  a health database might have articles on the implications of nanotechnology for surgery,  or a computer database might have articles on nanotechnology in computer science.

Getting Started

ENGNetBase is a great place to start for background information.  ENGNetBase contains over 190 full text engineering books as well as   Techstreet Standards, the industry standards and specifications from over 350 organizations.

Comprehensive Engineering Databases

Compendex Engineering.   Abstracts 5000+ engineering journals, conferences, and technical reports.  Covers chemical, computer ,  electronics, civil, mechanical, and materials engineering.

Inspec.  Citations from 3500+ materials in electrical and electronic engineering, physics, information technology, and computer and control systems.

Computer Science Databases

IEEE Computer Society Digital Library.   Full text for IEEE computing periodicals and proceedings.

TIP:  Uncheck general site content on the search page to search only for articles.

ACM:  Association of Computing Machinery.  Full text to 15 ACM journals plus citations to other materials.

Computer Science Index.  Full text and citations and articles pertaining to computer science and related topics.  Some coverage from the 1950s-Current.

Want More?

Other databases may be pertinent for you to consult depend on the topic.  Consult Databases by Subject on the Find Articles page on the library website to see what is available in each subject.

The Chemistry, Computing Science, Engineering (obviously!), and Physics subject headings are logical places to start.

Book Catalogs

Books are useful for finding in depth treatment of a topic. Consult the following catalogs to find books inside and outside the library.

UCO Library Catalog. Searches for all the materials held at Chambers Library.

WorldCat. Searches 54,000 library catalogs worldwide. Use for interlibrary pertinent materials from other libraries.

Need Help?

Please contact us using the ASK US! page on the website.

Ona Lou Britton,

Your friendly Reference Librarian

NURS 4134 — Community Health Nursing — Minnich-Government Info.

Hello class!
Here is some additional information to help you with the government sites we discussed today. Don’t worry, the initial blog Ona and I showed you this morning is still available right after this post.

Government Information

Statistics Information

Here is a detailed walk through of the websites we discussed Tuesday in Library Instruction.
If you have any problems working on these sites, use the chat function located in this blog to get help from Reference during library hours.  Also, you can contact Dana in the Government Documents Department (2^nd floor south) either by phone, 974-2904, by email at djackson20@uco.edu, or by stopping by during library hours.

Basic Population Information

www.census.gov

Here is a quick screen cast of where you need to click on the website to find the information you need.  I used the example from today’s class.  http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cQVIbQnHp (There is no sound.)

1. Select American Fact Finder from the menu on the left.

2. For the most up to date information, I recommend using the American Community Survey. Click on “Get Data.”

3. I recommend using the 2005-2007 Estimates, which is what the survey defaults to. This allows you for populations of 20,000 or more. Use the options on the right side and select “Custom Table.”

4. Begin with the geographic selection. It is a scroll down menu. Once you find the proper geographic area, click “Add,” then “Next.”

5. The next option will be the custom tables for data selection (sex, race, age, etc.). Choose the “by keyword” for specific searching, or the “by subject” option for more guided searching. Once you find the specific request, click “Go.”  If you are not quite sure what is included, highlight the option and click “What is This” for a brief explanation.

6. Once you click go, the options will be broken down for you to add to your table. Place a check mark next to what you want and click “add,” then “next.”

7. Finally, click “Show Result.” This will produce your report. You can then select to either print or download the information for ease in saving.

Health Stats

OK2Share from the Oklahoma Department of Health: www.ok.gov/health

I have provided you another screencast to help you on your way. http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cQVIbwnHm (using the same example from today).

1. From the above link, go to “Data and Statistics.” In the middle of the next page, you will see the first option, OK2Share. Click “more” underneath the bold title to access the database (will open in a new window.)  Accept the agreement to access the information.

2. The database provides definitions for the available statistics.  Use the left hand menu to select the appropriate statistic need. This will pull up the database section for that specific request. The good thing about this is that there are instructions to help you guide your way.

3. Work your way through the steps in order. If you come to an option where you want to select multiple options, use the “ctrl” key and click each option.

4. As in the video, keep track of the elements for your chart so you can organize the drill down menus to fit your information needs.

5. At the very bottom of your generated report, there are options to save as a PDF, Excel, or Word document for your convenience.

National Stats

Fed Stats: www.fedstats.gov

From the homepage, select “Topic Links-A to Z,” in the upper left section of the menu. This will bring the alphabetical topics page. Select “H”  for health  to select overall health topics, or browse the area for more specific information.

By just clicking on health, you are put into Medline Plus from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. When you scroll through the front page, you can see the latest releases for a variety of topics (FYI: Health reports for the nightly news originate from this site.).  Utilize the Reference Shelf for a list of statistical organizations.

From the Reference Shelf, you can select the other helpful website, the National Center for Health Statistics (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/).

(A helpful visual guide (hope they are helpful)): http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cQVIbRnHH

If you still are not finding what you are looking for, I recommend using USA.Gov (www.usa.gov), a Google type search engine devoted to state and national government websites. Here you will have a better chance to find more reliable information.

Don’t forget, we are here to help you!

Good Luck!

Dana

Ms. Similly’s English Comp 1213 Class — with Jason Cimock and Ona Lou Britton

Hello Everyone!

Please follow the links below to find information for your ethnographic topic:

Finding Articles

Academic Search Premier.  Contains articles on many topics.  Most splinter groups or subcultures should be represented there.

SocIndex.  Contains articles about ethnic, racial, and social issues.  SocIndex should have articles about various cultural groups.

Sources for Controversial Issues

CQ Researcher Global.  Contains overviews of current events topics.  Any splinter groups that have been in the news might have mentions in CQ Researcher.

Opposing Viewpoints.  Contains pro and con articles and other information about controversial topics.  Many splinter groups are controversial and might warrant a mention here.

Sage eReference.  Contains the full text of 18 high quality subject encyclopedias.

General Print Reference Books of Note

UCO library has many excellent reference books on cultural practices.  All of these books are available in the Reference collection on 1st floor north of the library Some useful titles in the Reference collection include:

Countries and their cultures — Call # GN307 .C68 2001

Dictionary of race, ethnicity and culture — Call # GN495.6 .D53 2003

Encyclopedia of food and culture — Call # GT2850 .E53 2003

Encyclopedia of the United States in the twentieth century — Call # E740.7 .E53 1996

Encyclopedia of world cultures — Call #  GN307 .E53 1991

Marriage, family, and relationships : a cross-cultural encyclopedia — Call # GN480 .B76 1994

St. James encyclopedia of popular culture — Call # E169.1 .S764 2000

Other encyclopedias may be useful depending on the topic.  Several culture-specific encyclopedias are available, such as:

Encyclopedia Latina : history, culture, and society in the United States — Call # E184.S75 E587 2005

Encyclopedia of rap and hip-hop culture — Call # ML102.R27 B96 2006

Historical dictionary of the Gypsies (Romanies) – Call # DX115 .K46 2007

Other encyclopedias might work depending on the topic.  For example, Violence in America, an Encyclopedia, might work for a violent subgroup, such as the Ku Klux Klan or the Skinheads.  The Encyclopedia of Pentecostal and charismatic Christianity or The new encyclopedia of Islam might be worth consulting for topics in this vein.

Go to the UCO Library Catalog to find more encyclopedias and other materials about different cultures.

Contact Jason Cimock, Ona Lou Britton, or the Reference Desk if you need further assistance!

Library Assignments for Online Classes — CPDE Workshop!

Greetings!

I am Ona Lou Britton, Reference & Instructional Services Coordinator at Chambers Library, and your contact person for incorporating library instruction into online classes. What follows are some ideas for assisting students in online classes with research assignments

Available Now: Lists of Resources

Option #1 — General Subject Guides

The library’s databases are arranged by subject on the Chambers Library Website. Clicking on the Find Articles link on the homepage will display these guides.

Option #2 — Specialized Lists for particular topics & Mini Demonstrations for Specific Tasks

We have used blogs effectively to create lists of resources for specific subjects, particularly for advanced classes.

Dr. Evans’ Fundamentals of Public School Administration serves as an example. This blog was created for an in-person class, but this kind of blog would transfer well to an online class format.

We also created a blog for Dr. Garcia’s Career Guidance class currently offered online. This blog includes a list of appropriate databases as well as search strategies and videos for specific tasks.

Brief videos work well if students have to find something specific. For example, Ms. Johnson’s Methods of Design students needed subject specific Master’s Theses. This blog contains a video about finding them using the worldwide electronic catalog, Worldcat.

Similarly, Dr. Chew’s Criminal Justice Ethics course contains a specific video for finding government documents on current events topics.

Option #3 — Specific Resources and Tutorials for Specific Assignments

Dr. Kusler’s Business Communication class had several assignments requiring various resources. Her blog reflects the use of different resources for different assignments, incorporating keyword suggestions, source lists, and mini demos.

Option #4 — Videos and Slides for Specific Assignments and Resources

Dr. Green’s Professional Teacher Education class utilizes Mental Measurements Yearbook both online and in print. Instruction librarian Amanda Lemon created a blog for this class including both slides and video for explanation about how and where to use MMY.

In the Works

General Tutorials for WebCT

The library’s Searchpath tutorial is available. We are in the process of making it WebCT compatible.

Virtual Meetings with a Librarian

The instruction librarians would like to be available for virtual meetings with students in regards to library assignments. We will arrange these when the technology becomes available.

Thank you! Please contact me for any assistance with library assignments!

Ona Lou Britton

Welcome English Department!

Greetings From Ona!

Please read on for a recap of the items I discussed in the Welcome party for the English Department. If you need more information, please contact at Ona Lou Britton or at 405-974-2979

Ebscohost Changes using Academic Search Premier and MLA International Bibliography

• New look of the interface
• Including “and” automatically in search
• Limiter pros and cons
• Pictures in results screen
• Citation differences
• Find It button
• Possibility of adding blogs to the database

New Databases of Interest

• Film & Television Literature Index
• Gale Literature Criticism Online

Initiatives in Library Instruction

• Time spent evaluating results
• Discussion of citing sources
• Teaching tools such as Zotero
• Implementation of an audio tour of the library for download

Library Instruction Scheduling

• Schedule with the online form
• Schedule by calling Amanda Lemon @ 405-974-2848
• Please allow at least one week’s advance notice!

We look forward to seeing you!

PHIL 3223 — Criminal Justice Ethics — Chew

Article Databases

Lexis-Nexis News. A subsection of Lexis-Nexis containing full text of articles from major newspapers, newswires, and periodicals.

TIP: The Lexis-Nexis search engine is complex and a little confusing because Lexis-Nexis contains extensive law and business material as well. Watch this brief demonstration to review searching Lexis-Nexis for current news.

Newspaper Source. Contains full text from 139 regional newspapers, 19 international newspapers, and 6 newswires.

Newsbank. Contains articles from various regional newspapers including the Oklahoman and Tulsa World.

Academic Search Premier. General database containing scholarly and popular articles from various disciplines, often with very current articles.

TIP: To determine if an article is scholarly, consult Ulrich’s Periodical Directory. Search Ulrich’s using the journal title or ISSN.

Government Resources

Many current events are political in nature, so searching government information could retrieve useful sources. Watch this brief demonstration to search online government information using the links on the library’s Government Information page.

Book Catalogs

Books are useful for finding in depth treatment of a topic. Consult the following catalogs to find books inside and outside the library.

UCO Library Catalog. Searches for all the materials held at Chambers Library.

WorldCat. Searches 54,000 library catalogs worldwide. Use for interlibrary pertinent materials from other libraries.

FNRL 1211 — Introduction to Funeral Services — Burkey

Overview

There is no one comprehensive database for articles about Funeral Services. Instead, relevant materials are sprinkled throughout several database in health, psychology, and sociology. Below are links to library databases pertaining to these topics:

Article Databases

Academic Search Premier. General database containing scholarly and popular articles from various disciplines.

Business Source Premier . Contains articles other information about business. Some useful information for school administrators.

PsycInfo. Contains articles and other materials on all aspects of psychology.

SocIndex. Contains articles from scholarly and popular journals pertaining to sociology.

Healthsource Nursing/Academic. Contains scholarly and popular articles on all aspects of nursing and allied health.

TIP: To determine if an article is scholarly, consult Ulrich’s Periodical Directory. Search Ulrich’s using the journal title or ISSN.

Book Catalogs

Books are useful for finding in depth treatment of a topic, and the library has worked to expand its holdings recently in Funeral Services. Consult the following catalogs to find books inside and outside the library. 

UCO Library Catalog. Searches for all the materials held at Chambers Library.

WorldCat. Searches 54,000 library catalogs worldwide. Use for interlibrary pertinent materials from other libraries.

EADM 5543 — Fundamentals of Public School Administration — Evans

Overview

Several databases contain articles and other materials pertinent to education. Here are a few in order of relevance to education:

Education Databases

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Clearinghouse): Comprehensive database for all aspects of education, including higher education.

TIP: ERIC contains many materials that are not articles, called ERIC documents. To remove ERIC documents, go to the Refine Search screen and use the Journal or Document limiter in the middle of the page.

Professional Development Collection. Contains approximately 500 journals pertaining to education.

TIP: This database covers a smaller set of materials than ERIC, but it is useful if an assignment requires only one or two journal articles. The Refine Search screen also contains a limiter for scholarly journals.

More Useful Databases

PsycInfo. Contains articles and other materials on all aspects of psychology. Functions for psychology as ERIC does for education.

SocIndex. Contains articles from scholarly and popular journals pertaining to sociology.

Business Source Premier . Contains articles other information about business. Some useful information for school administrators.

Book Catalogs

Books are useful for finding in depth treatment of a topic. Consult the following catalogs to find books inside and outside the library.

UCO Library Catalog. Searches for all the materials held at Chambers Library.

WorldCat. Searches 54,000 library catalogs worldwide. Use for interlibrary pertinent materials from other libraries.