Accessing eResources

Event Details

Date: 15 June 2011

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Presenters: Anna Sin - Ultimo Library and Brian Mayne - Workforce Development unit

Where: Adobe Connect Online Conference Room

How to join online?


To Apply:

Reserve your place by sending an email with your contact details to Workforce Development

Email: siworkforcedevelopment[@]tafensw.edu.au or @SI Workforce Development in the GAL or follow the link from the activity page on Professional Development Calendar on SydNet.

Topics

This session will cover an understanding of eResources and the range of electronic databases available across Sydney Institute and how they might be used in teaching and learning.


Topics include:

  • How to access TAFEcat eResources.
  • What electronic databases are available across Sydney Institute.
  • What individual campus libraries offer by way of online Subject Guides.
  • How to search individual electronic databases.
  • How to create email alerts.
  • How to 'deep link' to an electronic database.
  • How to use the cite function to reference a resource in an electronic database
  • How to use eResources in teaching and learning.

Session Resources

Adobe Connect Recording

Session PowerPoint Presentation (in PDF format) 

eResources Portal Overview Brochure

How to find information on the internet - Sydney Institute

How to use Google search tips

How to use Boolean operators

Webpage evaluation checklist - Sydney Institute

Network Resources


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