Demystifying Library Databases
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Today’s Agenda
Part 1 Overview of . . .
There are 3 main types of Library computers: EUREKA Computer Catalog CD-ROM Network NETWORK Stations
EUREKA Computer Catalog
EUREKA Gateway Menu
EUREKA is available in both a character-based version (text) and also a Web-based version
CD-ROM Network
CD-ROM Network databases:
NETWORK Stations
Also 3 Non-Networked stations with the following Databases
Be sure you have the right one for your topic!
Subject Guide to Electronic Information Systems
Part 2 Common Elements in ...
You can search any database, if you know:
Menu Systems
Command Language Systems
Keyword Searching
Controlled Vocabulary
Cross References
Example from LCSH
Boolean or Logical Operators
Boolean Search Strategy
Proximity Searching
Part 3 Some notable ...
Help screens
Advanced Searching modes
Thesaurus or Index
You can download citations
You can email search results
Part 4 Remote Access to . . .
Remote Users Can Access...
Remote Access
SacLink
World Wide Web
Library Computer Lab on 2 NORTH
IP Authentication
Questions about lab computers?
When you have a library database question, who are you going to ask?
Email: ljgoff@csus.edu
Home Page: /services/inst/indiv/
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