Blog 10

10 Useful things I found in www.ecu.edu.au/library -

The catalogue -

this is a search engine connected to the ECU Library which allows you to go through ECU's database of books, CD's, Exam papers and more.

Journal Articles (Databases) -

this is a search engine connected to Metaquest, which searches academic journals. this is useful when doing assignments or essays. It also sorts the journal articles into categories such as Environmental Health, Economics, Disabilities and the list goes on.

Reserve Collection Services -
This collection has 2 services, an eReserve Collection which is available to staff and students 24 hours a day and a Print Reserve Collection where high demand materials such as DVD's and videos are kept for short term use.

Journal Titles Search -
this is a search database also connected to ECU's Journal Database. this search engine allows one to type in the title of the journal they are looking for, for a fast tracked search.

Websites -
this is a particularly useful feature as it allows students to find credible websites quickly by just choosing their topic the webpage comes up with a list of good websites associated with the chosen topic.

ECU Referencing Guide -
this is ECU's Referencing Guide on the internet. It shows APA Referencing format and is extremely useful if a students book has been misplaced and they need to know how to reference a particular text quickly.

Virtual Tour of ECU Joondalup Library -
This Virtual Tour is extremely helpful for new students finding their way around the 3 storey library before they go there. it shows pictures and a virtual tour.

Library Podcasts -
The library has many useful podcasts available such as annotated bibliographies (what they are used for), and library 'pod tours'.

Liberty -
this webpage is useful to students new at university. it teaches them how to use the library effectively and how to develop assignment topics.

Endnote -
this program is available to ECU students as a guide to referencing, you just type in all the necessary information and the program will generate a correct reference applying to ECUs referencing style - APA.

Medlineplus.com

This is a useful website as it deals with simple things like bug bites and stings to videos of surgeries. i think that there is a wide range of people who would benefit from looking at this website such as students studying medicine, doctors themselves and parents to find out about how to treat things like bites and stings even first aid techniques.

The Lecture
This lecture on Online Databases and why we use them was a good lecture as i learnt a lot about what can be found on them and the most effective ways to use them, also some issues (such as copyright) that are associated with them.