finding information at mdc library
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Use the library catalog to find library materials and a database to search for articles.TRANSCRIPT
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Finding Informationat an MDC Library
Kristy Padron, MLIS
Miami Dade College
Learning Resources – Library
http://www.mdc.edu/learning-resources/libraries/
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Welcome to the MDC Learning Resources
- Libraries!The MDC Homestead
Campus Library
Location: Building D-101
Phone: (305) 237-5153
Hours:
Mon. – Thu.: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
Fri.: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
Sat.: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Who are we and what we offer:
• Borrow books, DVDs, and other library materials.
• Find information for assignments.
• Get research help from a librarian.
• Learn how to access online library resources.
• Use computers, printers and copiers.
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• Your MDCard is your library card.
• It is also used to pay for printing and copying.
FYI: Don’t forget your MDCard!
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Find Library Materials.
• Go to http://www.mdc.edu/learning-resources/libraries/.• Select Libraries.
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• This is the library catalog.• Enter words that describe your topic, then select Search.
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• This is a list of results.• The icon next to an item shows what type of material it
is.
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• Select Locations to find which MDC campus has a particular item.
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• In addition, write the collection and call number given. They will help locate the book.
• This will also show if a book is Available.
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• Find other types of information sources under Format.
The results also will show:• e-Books• Articles from
Journals & Magazines
• Newspaper Articles
and more!
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Using DatabasesWhat is a database?
In the library field, a database is an online collection of publications such as e-Books, magazines, and journals.
Databases can be used to find articles.
MDC Learning Resources provides databases to MDC students.
Databases can be used on or off campus!
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• To use a database, go the MDC Learning Resources home page and select Select Articles/Databases to find databases.
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• Select Databases by Subject to find recommended databases for a subject area.
• Or, go to Databases A-Z for a complete list.
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• Since databases are available only to MDC students and employees, authentication is required.
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• Your borrower ID is your student number on your MDCard; it has the letter followed by 8 digits (eg., A12345678).
• The PIN is the last 4 digits of your student number.• Select Log In to continue.
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• Here is the list of databases.• Scroll down the page or use the A-Z letters to get to a
particular database.
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• For general news and journal articles, try Academic Search Complete.
• For reports on specific topics, try CQ Researcher or Opposing Viewpoints.
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• Select the name of the database to start a search for articles (we will try Academic Search Complete).
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• Enter your topic in the search box. Sometimes, alternate topics may appear.
• Next, select Search.
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• A list of articles will appear.• Read the summaries of the article along with its
bibliographic information (name of article, author, journal) to evaluate its usefulness.
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• Select PDF Full Text to see an article.
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• This is the article. Use the sidebar to turn the pages.
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• An article can be printed or saved by using the icons.
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Questions? Contact your local MDC campus library!
Kristy Padron, MLIS
Miami Dade College
Learning Resources – Library
http://www.mdc.edu/main/library