2. F INDING S OURCES U SING THE UF L IBRARIES

3. SCHOLARLY/PROFESSIONAL SOURCES Books Trade magazines Scholarly (peer reviewed) journals Government-produced materials Official organization or company websites (beware of commercialism though!)

4. ACCESSING SOURCES Going to the library (self-directed, help from librarians) Online through UF library website Online through UF library engineering guide Online through search engine

5. VISITING THE LIBRARY Marston Science Library West Arts & Architecture Smathers http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/liblocations.html http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/msl/about/faculty.html

6. HTTP://WWW.UFLIB.UFL.EDU

7. OFF-CAMPUS ACCESS

8. FINDING HELP

9. LIBRARY CATALOG Use the library catalog to look for:  Books  Journals (that the library carries)  Newspapers (that the library carries)  DVDs  Government documents  Microfilm/Microfiche (that the library carries)  Reference works  and many other print and media sources

10. DATABASES  What is a database? A searchable collection of articles from peer- reviewed journals, business journals, newspapers, and magazines. The library pays for access to the databases.  What is the purpose of a database? To index individual articles in groups of subject matter, although there are some general databases (like Academic Search Premier).  Why do you have to use a database? Why can’t you find journal ARTICLES in the regular library catalog? To find journal articles; because the catalog only shows what the library carries, not the contents within the items carried

11. DATABASES

12. SPECIAL GUIDES 3254 Engineering (all kinds) http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/enc3254

13. SPECIAL GUIDES 3254 Engineering (all kinds) http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/ and lots more…

14. Make sure your sources: are relevant. are credible. are professional. Don’t be afraid to ask librarians for help!