1. LIBRARY WORKSHOP FOR HIS1003 - INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL IDEAS AND PRACTICES
EdUHK Library
16 Oct 2018

2. Outline
iSearch – Intelligent one-stop platform for searching books, journal articles and more
Subject Guide
Alexander Street (Video)
Britannica IMAGE QUEST (Image)
Cambridge Core (Ebook)
JSTOR (Ebook & Articles)
Recommended Databases

3. iSearch – Basic Information
What is iSearch?
iSearch is a one-stop platform for finding library books, journals, media, course reserves, full-text articles, HKALL and more.
Advantages

4. iSearch - Basic Information
What resources are included in iSearch?
What resources are excluded from iSearch?
Library Resources
Books
Media
Course Reserve
Journals
Articles
Videos
Databases
Articles
Videos
Newspaper articles
Reference entries
Statistical data
Open-access Resources

5. iSearch - Basic Information
iSearch on the Library homepage
Direct to iSearch homepage
Enter your search terms

6. iSearch - Basic Information
iSearch Homepage

7. iSeach – How to Find a Book
Example: Find a book related to “modern history”

8. iSeach – How to Find a Book
Exercise: Try to use “Refine my results” function to find books about “world politics”
Question: How many records can you find?

9. iSeach – How to Find a Book
Print book provides call no. and location
Which one is E-book? Which one is print book?
E-book provides access link

10. iSearch – How to Find an Article?

11. iSearch – How to Find an Article?
Tips: Better to use “Advanced Search” function for finding resources in specific topic

12. iSearch – How to Find an Article?
Search Tips:

13. iSearch – How to Find an Article?

14. Subject Guide for History

15. Subject Guide for History

16. Databases for History

17. Alexander Street

18. Britannica IMAGEQUEST

19. Britannica IMAGEQUEST

20. Cambridge Core - History

21. Cambridge Core - History
Exercise:
Please try to use Cambridge Core to find resources related to “East Asian History”
Question:
Can you access to all records in your result list?

22. JSTOR

23. JSTOR Browse by subject

24. JSTOR

25. What should I do if I want to cite the source?
JSTOR
Exercise:
Please try to find “Art history in Singapore” and make sure you can access to the records
Question:
What should I do if I want to cite the source?

26. Recommended Databases
European Views of the Americas: (Index)
History of Feminism (Books & articles)
Academic Search Ultimate (via EBSCO) (Index & articles)
ATLA Religion Database (via EBSCO) (Index)
Factiva (News)
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: South China Morning Post ( ) (News)
Blackwell Reference Online (Reference)

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