Library Search SkillsLibrary Search Skills

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Search Skills To be CoveredSearch Skills To be Covered

Using iSearch an Intelligent One Stop Tool to discover HKIEd Library Collection

Basic search for books, audio-visual materials, reports and dissertations from the Library Collection

Advanced search for full text journal articles from the Library Databases

Expand search results to: HKALL, EdLINK Added value in iSearch

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What is iSearchWhat is iSearch

• iSearch is our Brand Name given to the Ebsco Discovery Service, standing for intelligent Search – one-stop intelligent Search and Discovery Tool for Academic Resources

What is iSearch?What is iSearch?

• An Intelligent Search Engine that lets you find relevant information from a mega-index covering Library Catalogue, major academic databases and publishers in a single search box

• A Google-like searching experience providing– Nearly 50,000 Magazines & Journals– Nearly 6 million Books– Nearly 20,000 Conference Proceedings

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Search multiple academic resources in a Single Search Box

HKIEd Lib Catalog

Databases

Journals

ScienceDirect

iSearchFoundation Index

iSearchiSearch

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What does iSearch Contain?What does iSearch Contain?

• iSearch is Consisted of Two Components:1. EDS Base Index; (universal for all EDS clients)2. Custom Components (Customized for individual EDS

clients based on their own Library catalogues and databases that they subscribe) – [e.g. HKIEd Lib Catalog + dozens of HKIEd subscribed

databases like ASP, ERIC, Edu Research Complete, EconLit, MLA Bibliography, PsycInfo, JSTOR … and some free resources like MedLine, OAIster, etc]

– Plus Federated Searches to customized resources via EHIS Connectors

Library Catalogue

Books, Journal Articles, Videos, Audios, News, Dissertations, Reports, Proceedings and more

iSearchiSearch

Some specific Databases & Journals

Most HKIEd Databases & Journals

Major Resources NOT Directly Indexed by

iSearch :•Chinese Databases•WiseNews•Library PressDisplay•ProQuest Dissertation Abstracts•Scopus•Naxos

How Big is iSearch?How Big is iSearch?• According to EBSCO, the EDS Base Index alone covers

metadata for:– Nearly 50,000 Magazines & Journals– Nearly 6 million Books– Nearly 20,000 Conference Proceedings– 825,000 CDs & DVDs– Hundreds of thousands of additional information sources

from various source-types, including: • Biographies• Health Reports• Newspapers• And More

At least 149 Million

Records

Does iSearch Cover All Records in Does iSearch Cover All Records in HKIEd Innopac?HKIEd Innopac?

• It should, but there will be a time gap because changes (addition, removal and revision) to bibliographic records are uploaded to EDS in batch mode (eventually will be updated daily)

• Since EDS shows a one line item status. Users will see Multiple Locations when there are more than one item. Detailed locations are available in the detailed record display.

Do you Mean that the Circulation Status Do you Mean that the Circulation Status Could be One-Day-Old Information?Could be One-Day-Old Information?

• Don't worry. Although the Bib Records are updated in batch mode; the Item Status is grabbed from Innopac server dynamically

• Since the Item Status is generated on the run, sometimes the Item Status will not be shown when the connection times out or not enough connection slots. In those cases, it will simply suggest users to click a link to check Library catalogue (Innopac) for availability

• Since EDS shows a one line item status. Users will see Multiple Locations when there are more than one item. Detailed locations are available in the detailed record display.

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Start searching at …Start searching at …- access iSearch at the HKIEd Library Website- access iSearch at the HKIEd Library Website http://www.lib.ied.edu.hkhttp://www.lib.ied.edu.hk

Example:Example:SearchSearch child development Limited to Limited to Library Catalogue Only

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Various Options to Narrow Down

by Dates, Subjects,

Languages, Types of Materials, etc.

Link your results to library catalogueLink your results to library catalogue

Link to OPAC RecordClick “View Library catalogue” on selected record

Access link to view e-book / EdVideoAccess link to view e-book / EdVideo

Access from ebrary to view the e-book

Viewing the e-bookViewing the e-book

Viewing the Table of Content

Limit by source type to refine your results Limit by source type to refine your results

Limit to Source TypeLimit to Source TypeCheck the box(es) to filter your results based on your preferred source types

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Example: We canSelect Printed Books, Magazines and Reports Only

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Display the Subject List by Clicking “Show More” under

Subject

Try it Yourself:Try it Yourself:Hands-onHands-on

• iSearchQ1: Keyword = Preschool education + limited to

material type = book + publication date >2009Q2: Author = Santrock, John W.Q3: Subject = Family Hong KongQ4: Title = Handbook of positive psychology in

schools

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Advanced search for Library Materials Advanced search for Library Materials

Enter Your SearchEnter Your SearchEnter your keywords, search term(s) and select a search field

Use “quotation marks” to search for a phrase.Key in additional search terms and use the operators AND, OR and/or NOT to construct a complex query.

Click the Search button to start your search.

Limit to Library Limit to Library CatalogueCatalogue Check this box to limit your search

Limit to Publication Date, Limit to Publication Date, Author, Library Location Author, Library Location and Languageand Language [Optional]

iSearch is a Lot More than HKIEd Library iSearch is a Lot More than HKIEd Library CatalogueCatalogue

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For Example:Use "Advanced

Search" to look for Articles about "Body

Image“ and Hong Kong

For Example:Use "Advanced

Search" to look for Articles about "Body

Image“ and Hong Kong

Accessing Full TextAccessing Full Text

• Direct Links to Full Text articles available via Ebscohost will be shown directly as separate links / icons

• Use EdLINK to check if we have the full text via other sources

Accessing full-text articlesAccessing full-text articles

Using EdLINKUsing EdLINKSome e-databases are enhanced with the e-resources linker

Click the direct link to view the Click the direct link to view the articlearticle

Limit to scholarly journals / Full Text onlyLimit to scholarly journals / Full Text only

Enter Your SearchEnter your keywords, search term(s) and select a search field

Use “quotation marks” to search for a phrase.Key in additional search terms and use the operators AND, OR and/or NOT to construct a complex query.

Click the Search button to start your search.

Limit to Scholarly Limit to Scholarly Journals onlyJournals onlyCheck this box to search scholarly journals

Limit to Publication Limit to Publication Date, Author, Date, Author, Location and Location and LanguageLanguage [Optional]

Limit to Full Text Limit to Full Text (Online) only(Online) onlyCheck this box to search full text articles

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Example: body image and (Hong Kong or Chinese)

Various options to limit by subjects, years,

academic journals, etc.

Various sorting order, export

options, display options, etc.

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Use "EdLINK" to check if Full Text is AvailableUse "EdLINK" to check if Full Text is Available

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Refine results limit to scholarly Refine results limit to scholarly journals or Full Text onlyjournals or Full Text only

Limit to Scholarly Journals onlyLimit to Scholarly Journals onlyCheck this box to refine your results

Limit to Full Text (Online) onlyLimit to Full Text (Online) onlyCheck this box to refine your results

Limit results by content providersLimit results by content providersLimit Results by Content Providers / PublishersCheck the boxes in the list to filter your search results

Download Full Text / Link to Full TextDownload Full Text / Link to Full Text

Click this button to access full text document via electronic databases

Click this button to download full text document

Save / Email / Export resultsSave / Email / Export results

Save / Email / Cite / Export results

Sign in personalized accountSign in personalized account

Sign inSign inFind the “Sign In” button on the top menu / Tool bar

Save result / Search alertSave result / Search alertSave Result /Create Search Alert /Share Result

Search for Journal ArticlesSearch for Journal ArticlesHands-on:Hands-on:

Try using iSearch or other e-databases to search for literatures related to the following themes on adolescent issues:

Physical appearance, body image, weight control, sexual behavior, friendship, dating, intimate relationship, pornography, gender stereotypes, gender equity, sense of responsibility, conformity versus self determination, stress management, emotions and you, volunteer work, youth unemployment, internet addiction, internet kids ( 隱蔽少年 ), conflicts with parents, sibling rivalry, autonomy versus dependence, family harmony, risk-taking involving anti-social behavior such as bullying, gambling, shoplifting, peer groups and gangs, substance abuse, smoking, alcohol as well as assertiveness and refusal skills.

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HKALL Request via iSearchHKALL Request via iSearch

HKALL Request ButtonHKALL Request Button

Resend the

search key to

HKALL / Google

Scholar / Google Books

Resend the

search key to

HKALL / Google

Scholar / Google Books

Can I Search EDS for a Book if I only Can I Search EDS for a Book if I only have the Call Number? have the Call Number?

• Yes. (e.g. PN4748.C5 L35 2007)• You can even combine call numbers with

author name, or search by a partial call number (e.g. DS796 joseph ting)

• You can also search by ISBN, words in notes field, Innopac record number, or even physical description in the Bib record (e.g. DS796 30cm)

Added Value in iSearch:Added Value in iSearch:Intelligent Features in iSearch Opac RecordsIntelligent Features in iSearch Opac Records

• Different Formats / Editions• Book Reviews• Similar Books• Books by Same Author• Google Books Search

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Look for additional features (e.g. similar books, other books by this author, links to Google Books, etc)

Look for additional features (e.g. similar books, other books by this author, links to Google Books, etc)

Some Major Innopac Functions Still Some Major Innopac Functions Still Remain on Innopac PlatformRemain on Innopac Platform

• Request Item Link available at iSerach Detailed OPAC Record Displays

• View Own Circulation Records / Online Renewal Link at Top Menu of iSearch

• Course Reserve (via the Course Reserves tab at Library Home Page)

Request Item from library catalogueRequest Item from library catalogue

Request ItemChecked out items can be requestedFind “Request” buttons on the left / top menu bar in the library catalogue of your selected item

RenewalsRenewals

Request Items / Switch to InnopacRequest Items /

Switch to Innopac

More Tips using iSearchMore Tips using iSearch

• "double quotes" for phrasal searches– educational psychology – “educational psychology"

• Use Facets at the Results List to Limit Results by year, subjects, geographic location, etc

• Send the search to ProQuest Dissertation, CNKI, CEPS, etc – particularly useful for searching Chinese resources

Expand search to more library databasesExpand search to more library databases

More Library DatabasesMore Library DatabasesYou may choose to expand your search in selected databases

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Expand your search to ProQuest Dissertations,

Chinese Databases, HKALL, Google Scholar, etc

Expand your search to ProQuest Dissertations,

Chinese Databases, HKALL, Google Scholar, etc

FFOORR FURTHER ASSISTANCE FURTHER ASSISTANCE

Ask your Librarian @ Information Counter Tel: 2948 6653 Email: libinfo@ied.edu.hk