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Where do I start my research?
A good way to start your research is to define your
topic by using subject dictionaries and to find background information
in encyclopaedias such as:
How do I find books on my subject?
To find books on your subject you can:
search the Library
Catalogue using the 'subject keyword' or 'general
keyword' option.
OR
browse the bookshelves using these call numbers:
Morris Miller or Science Library, Hobart:
HC 79 .T4 |
Innovation |
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HD
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Business management, business enterprises
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HD 30.2 |
Knowledge management |
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HD 30.213 |
Management information systems |
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Q 295 |
Computer systems |
QA 76
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Computing, including software user manuals
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QA 76.9 |
Database management,
Human computer interaction |
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T 55.4 - 60.8
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Industrial engineering. Includes operations research,
systems analysis, management information systems,...
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TK 5105
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Internet
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Launceston Library:
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003
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Systems
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003.3
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Computer modelling and simulation
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004
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Data processing / Computer science
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004.21
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Systems analysis & design
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005
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Computer programming, programs, data (inc. software manuals)
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658
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Management
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658.05
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Data processing / Computer applications
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658.4038
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Information management / Information systems
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658.404
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Project management
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How do I find journal articles?
The Library holds journals in print and electronic formats. The
best way to access articles in these journals is by using the [print
indexes and] databases listed below. When you find an article you
want to read, use the Library
Catalogue and the E-journals
list to see if we hold a print copy or have access to the electronic
copy in full-text. Some databases listed will have direct links
to the full-text article.
Subject-specific Databases
| Multi-discipline databases | Related
Databases | Journal title
abbreviations
Information systems Databases:
Multi-discipline Databases:
| ANZ Reference Center |
Online Australian and N.Z. Newspapers, Magazines; Company Information and regional news.
Including: The Australian, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, The Mercury, Bulletin with Newsweek and BRW. |
| Business Source Premier via Ebsco |
-New- Fulltext journal database including all aspects of business- Management information systems, e-commerce, international business. Also includes company and industry profiles and market reports. |
| Current
Contents Connect
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Most up-to-date references to core academic
journals in all subjects. Includes Alerting service.
Back file of last 4 years.
Hint: Once inside Current Contents, select Social
& Behavioral Sciences. Search or browse the
contents pages for hundreds of information science and business
journals.
Help sheet |
| CSA
Databases |
Select and search
two or more CSA databases simultaneously.
CSA Help sheet
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| JSTOR |
Scholarly Journal Archive |
| Scopus |
Large database indexing 13 000 journals, including information systems, business, economics and management.
1966-present. Some links to full text. |
| Web
of Science
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References to
academic journal articles in all subject areas. Each reference
has links to articles cited by and citing that reference
as well as related articles. 1986+
Help sheet |
Related Databases
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ACM
Digital Library
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The ACM Digital Library includes bibliographic information,
abstracts, reviews, and full text.
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APA-FT (Australian Public Affairs- Full-text) |
Australian literature in social sciences, humanities and public affairs, including economic, social, cultural, legal and political aspects.
Can select full-text. |
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MathSciNet |
Mathematical research literature, also computer science and
electrical engineering.
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ProQuest
Computing
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Database design, software development, computer networking.
A good source of software reviews
Some full-text
Help sheet
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Useful Web Sites
Web site directories
| Guide to using the
World Wide Web
Web site directories:
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APQC
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The American Productivity & Quality Center is a resources
for process and performance improvement for organizations
of all sizes and industries.
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Citeseer
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Contains an extensive
citation cross reference, with many full papers available
online. |
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GartnerGroup Interactive
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A commercial site for a large international IT advice service.
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Isworld
Net
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Resource and Gateway site for information systems scholars
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MetaGroup
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A commercial site for a large international IT advice service
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MISQ Central
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The home page for MIS Quarterly, offering journal information
and abstracts of
published articles.
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MisWeb
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Information for IT directors in the Asia Pacific Region.
Registration required (free).
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Scirus
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A comprehensive science-specific search engine. Find scientific, scholarly, technical and medical data from the
Web, reports and journal articles.
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Professional Organizations
How do I cite and manage my information resources
The citation styles that you use will depend on the policies of
the schools that you are studying in and specific publications. Personal
bibliographic software (Endote) is available from the library.
The Library provides training in EndNote.
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