Introduction:
Librarianship through the University of Tasmania
is a post graduate course presently made up with a number
of core subjects in conjunction with Edith Cowan University (ECU).
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:
| Blackwell Encyclopaedia
of Management ( vol. 5- HRM; vol. 7- MIS) |
Morris Miller Ref HD 30.15 .B643 2005
Ltn Ref 658.003 B632 2005 |
| Desktop Encyclopaedia
of the Internet |
Science Ref
TK 5105.5 M85696 1999 |
| Dictionary of Library and Information Management |
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| Dictionary
for Library and Information Science |
Morris Miller Ref Z
1006 .R45 2004 |
| Encyclopaedia
of Computer Science |
Science Ref
QA 76.15 E48 2000 |
|
Encyclopedia of library and information science
|
Morris Miller Ref Z
1006. E52 2003 |
| Glossary
of Library Terminology |
glossary compiled by UTS |
| Glossary of Internet Terms/ Matisse Enzer |
|
| International
Encyclopedia of Information and Library Science, 2nd ed
|
Morris Miller Ref Z
1006. I57 2003 |
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: (most Education
books are held in Launceston and can be ordered through interlibrary
loans.)
Library of Congress (as used in Morris Miller & Science
Library):
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HD
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Business management
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LB 1025
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Teaching
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Q295
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Computer systems
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QA76
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Computing, including software user manuals
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T55.4 - 60.8
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Systems Analysis, Management
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ZA
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Information Systems, (see separate
guide)
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TK 5105
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Internet
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ZA 3150- 3159
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Information Services
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ZA 3075
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Information Literacy
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Dewey Decimal system (as used in Launceston & State Library):
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003
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Systems
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004
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Data processing/ Computer science
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005
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Computer programming, programs, data (inc. software manuals)
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020
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Library & Information Science
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370
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Education
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371.3
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Methods of instruction
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372.13
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Information literacy
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658
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Management
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658.4038
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Information Management / Information Systems
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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
Databases:
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ALISA
|
Australian Library and Information Science Abstracts.
Comprehensive subject coverage includes library science,
information science, information technology, and archives.
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| LISTA |
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts,(LISTA) indexes more than 600 periodicals, plus books, research reports and proceedings. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. Coverage in the database extends back as far as the mid-1960s. (Links to fulltext) |
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ABI/Inform Global via ProQuest
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Business, Economics, Finance, Computers - some full-text
of education.
Lots of Full text.
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ERIC
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The Education Resources Information Centre database. It indexes
articles, research reports, reviews, conference papers, bibliographies
and course descriptions on all aspects of education.
Full-text of ERIC
Digests are now available on the Web.
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INSPEC
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GIS, physics, and electrical engineering, computers.
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Related Databases
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APA-FT
(Australian Public Affairs- full-text)
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Predominately 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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| Business Source Premier via Ebsco |
Large fulltext business database including management, marketing, information systems. |
Multi-discipline Databases:
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Web
of Science
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Citation database of core academic journals in all subjects.
Incorporates Science Citation Index. 1990+
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Current
contents
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Indexes core academic journals in all subjects. Includes
Alerting service. 1993+
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ProQuest
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Good starting point to find some full-text journal articles.
Includes academic journal articles, newspapers,
magazines and book reviews in all subjects.
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ScienceDirect
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Cross-disciplinary database indexing and abstracting hundreds of
academic sources published by Elsevier. Includes
many library and information science journals. Subscribed
full-text journals available 1995+.
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Useful Web Sites
Web sites and directories relating to library and information
science
Specialist information/ Professional
Organisations
Professional Organisations:
How do I cite and manage my information resources
Below are guides to citation styles and other aspects of presentation.
The citation styles that you use will depend on the policies of
the schools that you are studying in and specific publications.
The Library provides training in EndNote software.
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