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Centennial College Libraries
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Our Services
• Learning Center• Library Resources (print and
online)• Research Help• Study Space, Group Study Rooms• Computers/Photocopiers
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Learning Centre
• Coop Tutors (University Students) for help with English and Science/Math
• Peer Tutors (Centennial Students) for help in specific courses
• “Let’s Talk” Sessions: practice English conversation• Learning Circles: work with classmates and a peer
leader to clarify difficult concepts• Group Review Sessions: prepare for exams with a
tutor
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Library Resources
Books, 80,000Periodicals, 700 in printDatabases, 103Media, 4,000
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BooksBooks are available in both print and electronic format
Can be borrowed from other campuses and also other libraries
Include academic titles, some popular titles and reference works such as dictionaries and encyclopedias
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Books
Use the Library Catalogue to find books
Search by keyword, author, title and subject
Subject searching gives you better results than a keyword search
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Videos
Use the Library Catalogue to find videos
Search by keyword, author title and subject
Streamed videos can be found under the Video On Demand link under the Videos tab
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PeriodicalsPeriodicals are publications that are issued on a regular basis and are useful for providing current and focused information on a variety of topics
Newspapers, magazines and journals are examples of types of periodicals
Periodicals are available in both print and electronic format (in the Library databases)
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Journal Articles:
> Intended for a scholarly/professional audience> Usually written by an expert in the field > Often report on original research > Often require specialized knowledge or vocabulary> Documented – include in - text citations and references of previous research> Are peer reviewed
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Peer reviewed
• Also called refereed or academic or scholarly• Well researched authoritative work• A committee of scholars/professionals
approve the quality of the article before it is published in the journal
Peer review helps to establish a journal as an authoritative source
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• Blaney, W. (2010). Taking steps to prevent pressure ulcers.
Nursing, 40(3), 44-47.
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Online Databases
Many of the Library’s databases are full text periodical collections although others provide access to electronic books and reference booksMost can be searched from home. You will need to logon with your student number and your PIN if you are searching outside the College network
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Online Databases
Periodical databases are the best way to find nursing journal articles.
Many have citation tools to help you cite your information sources in the correct format including APA format.
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Online Database Search
library.centennialcollege.ca
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Documentation
As well as citation tools found in the databases, there are many print and online guides to help you cite your sources using standard methods
Always give credit when you use someone else’s ideas whether you use a direct quote or summarize their work
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Library Help
Science and Technology Centre Library: (416) 289-5000 ext. 8000
library.centennialcollege.ca/ask (links to AskON Online Chat Research service and AsktheLibrary email)
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Thank you
Questions?