The VMCAD Library: Intro 11724 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107

Email is the best way to reach me Overview About Purpose: To support the research, writing and academic endeavors of VMCAD students and staff. COLLECTION: The library houses over 3,000 items: books, dvds, magazines, course reserves, and more! Email: library@vmcad.edu PHONE: 802.225.3318 In office: Remotely 9-5 Wednesdays and Thursdays, Monday mornings. Email is the best way to reach me

VMCAD Website The website can be found many ways: http://library.vmcad.edu/ -or- Go to vmcad.edu. Click “Life at VMCAD”. Click “Student Resources”. HINT: However you get there, bookmark the page!

To search library holdings use our catalog: library.vmcad.edu Using Library Catalog To search library holdings use our catalog: library.vmcad.edu

Using Library Catalog cont. A general keyword search will return related items and display covers.

Using Library Catalog cont. Left hand menu allows you to limit results by item type, authors, etc.

Using Library Catalog cont. Click on item record to see summary and where item is located.

Library Databases The library has access to of over 280 electronic information resources, or online databases, through Ohio Web Library (OWL) - they are reliable, easy to cite and have the information you need. They are perfect for online research! Visit the database page at: http://www.ohioweblibrary.org/sources/ HINT: Bookmark this page!

Library Databases: Ohio Web Library (OWL) Select “All Resources” and start your search from there for the most comprehensive results OR choose a particular database for a targeted search.

Library Databases: Ohio Web Library (OWL) Databases of note: Business Source Premier Company and market reports EBSCOhost Up-to-date and historial magazine and journal articles Explora Public Libraries Reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books grouped into easy-to-browse categories Points of View Reference Center Essays on controversial subjects

Library Databases: Ohio Web Library (OWL) General search results will be large. Limit search by using “Sources” drop down menu in upper left.

Library Databases: Ohio Web Library (OWL) Articles allow you to email, print, download or save to Google Drive.

Library Databases: Ohio Web Library (OWL) Best of all, selecting “Cite” on right hand side the citation is automatically generated. Easy!

Database Search Tips Use “AND” “OR” “NOT” and quotation marks Think of synonyms for your search terms. (Words that mean the same thing.) Go past the first page of results! Try your search again with different words.

Database Search Tips Results can include either of the keywords AND OR Results must have both of the words searched for Narrows down your search Try adding AND with another keyword when your first search gets too many results Results can include either of the keywords Broadens your search Try adding OR with another keyword when your first search doesn’t get enough results

Which of the following would come up for this search: Philadelphia AND Eagles Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday. Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Rare Eagles Found in Asia

Which of the following would come up for this search: Philadelphia OR Eagles Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday. Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Population of Wild Eagles in Decline

Database Search Tips NOT “Quotation Marks” Results *MUST* include the first word and *CAN’T* include the second word Narrows your search Use NOT carefully; you can accidentally remove useful results Results must include the words in quotation marks in that exact order Narrows your search Great when searching for common phrases, such as “organic farming” or “Affirmative Action”

Which of the following would come up for this search: Eagles NOT Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday. Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Rare Eagles Nest in Downtown Philadelphia

Which of the following would come up for this search: “Philadelphia Eagles” Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday. Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Rare Eagles Nest in Downtown Philadelphia

Email library@vmcad.edu for fast and personalized assistance We’re Here to Help! Throughout your classes at NECI if you have ANY questions, need help with a project, want to check your citations, etc. please reach out! Email library@vmcad.edu for fast and personalized assistance