Using the USF Tampa LibraryResearch Help and Borrowing Information for IB Students

Welcome to the University Library!

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Locate the IB Library Guide Search the library catalog using Boolean logic Access full text e-books and save them Use the a database to find articles Evaluate sources for fit with your project Get research help for your projects Avoid fees by returning materials in a timely manner

New vocab and library terms will be highlighted in purple. If you don’t know what they mean, ask!

Start Here: Your Library Guide

Library guides have important info you won’t find anywhere else

Searching the Catalog

Search Tips

When searching by keyword, use quotations to search for words together

Browse the Subject Headings to find relevant keywords

Refine you search by using the facets in the left column of the results screen

If many of the books on your subject are in the same call number area, you may want to browse in the stacks

Search smarter using:

ANDOR

NOT

Get better results

E-Books

The Good:Full text, OCR searchable books

The Bad:Only accessible when you visit the library

The solution?Save or upload digital content

Academic Search Premier: A Database

Search like a pro: if it looks harder, it’s actually easier to use

Easier Harder

CurrencyRelevancyAuthorityAccuracyPurpose

How do I know if the source I found is good?

Get help with your research

Librarian: Susan Silverssilver@usf.edu

Go for it! Now that you’re the experts, hit the stacks!

Ask me about:

• Using the library catalog• Finding databases• Sending and saving digital

content• Where to find books• How to check them out

Remember:

You have until 11:30 AM to check out books. Please use indoor voices.