Instructional LeadershipLibrary Tips

Trisha Prevett, MLISReference Librarian

24/7 Support

• Alvin Sherman Library Guideswww.nova.campusguides.com/summerconference www.nova.campusguides.com/applied_diss www.nova.campusguides.com/apa

• Also at library’s homepage under “Tutorials” tab & on ASL Blackboard

Topics?

• Electronic Journals

Books & E-Books NovaCat

Specialized Resources• Dictionaries, Encyclopedias databases

Statistical Sources

• Think government, federal & state websites• Associations & Accrediting bodies who might

gather data

Statistical Data in NSU Databases

Specialized Newsletters, Listservs & Twitter

Recommended Databases

1. 2. ERIC Thesaurus3. Education Source 4. ProQuest Education Journals5. PsycINFO produced by APA6. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses7. MARPS, Practicums & Applied Dissertations

Search Strategies

1. Identify major concepts of researchTraining teachers for new curriculum

implementation2. List/concept map synonyms & related terms

Concept 1

AND

Concept 2

AND

Concept 3

curriculum implementation Teacher education standards

OR OR OR

Instructional materials Competency based teacher education

national standards

OR OR OR

Teaching methods Knowledge base for teaching Academic standards

OR OR OR

National competency tests

www.eric.ed.gov3. Use the ERIC thesaurus

ProQuest ERIC

Different Databases = Different Terms

• Subject terms can differ between databases• National Competency Tests- ERIC• National Competency-Based Educational Tests

-Education Source• Minimum Competency Tests- PsycINFO

Constructing the Search• Remember Boolean operators AND OR NOT• AND connects terms NARROWING the search• OR looks for either term BROADENING the

search (useful for synonyms)• NOT eliminates a term from appearing

Questions?

• More searching tips & tricks in Lit Review WorkshopIndividual Library Research Appointments

Mon., July 15, 3:15pm-10pmTues., July 16, 8pm - 10pm

Wed., July 17, 1:30pm - 10pm