Podcasts @ Cabell Library http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/ en-us Copyright 2009 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.25 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Podcasts @ Cabell Library Retires This blog has been a great place to feature videos that support your use of library tools, but the concept has grown in scope. VCU Libraries offers a newer blog featuring instruction tools such as videos and other formats as well.

See this new blog at www.library.vcu.edu/blog/instruction/.


]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/08/podcasts_cabell_library_retire.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/08/podcasts_cabell_library_retire.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0500 CQ Researcher Begin research for an argumentative paper at CQ Researcher. Find reports on controversial current events including background information and pro and cons of an issue.

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CQ Researcher: flash

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/04/cq_researcher.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/04/cq_researcher.html Finding Articles Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:39:18 -0500 RALC - Richmond Academic Library Consortium No time to wait for an Interlibrary Loan? Check other libraries in the Richmond Area. A RALC pass may be your solution.

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RALC: flash or QuickTime

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/04/ralc_-_richmond_area_reading_c.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/04/ralc_-_richmond_area_reading_c.html Finding Books Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:00:25 -0500 Developing Search Strategies - Part 1 Library research is like a word game and whether you're searching for books or articles on your topic, you need good keywords to play the game effectively. This tutorial will show you how and where to find them.

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Keyword Builder: flash

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/03/developing_search_strategies_-.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/03/developing_search_strategies_-.html Finding Articles Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:50:30 -0500 Developing Search Strategies - Part 2 The research process is like a game of strategy and whether you're looking for books or articles, you need a good game plan.

This tutorial demonstrates the logic of search strategies using the * and the words AND, OR, NOT. You will understand when and how to use the strategies to broaden or narrow searches and target the information that you need.
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Search Strategies: flash or QuickTime

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/02/developing_search_strategies.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/02/developing_search_strategies.html Finding Articles Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:23:06 -0500 Academic Search Complete Do you need a scholarly article (sometimes known as a peer-reviewed article)? Use Academic Search Complete as your research starting place.

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Academic Search Complete: flash or QuickTime

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/01/academic_search_complete.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2009/01/academic_search_complete.html Finding Articles Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:04:36 -0500 Interlibrary Loan - Articles If a particular article is unavailable at VCU Libraries, not in print and not electronically, how can you get it? Try Interlibrary Loan. This video walks you through the process.

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Interlibrary Loan: flash or QuickTime

For a more in depth look at Get it @ VCU, watch this archived video. Some screenshots have changed a bit, but the information is still very helpful.

To request books that VCU Libraries does not own, go to Illiad and complete a book request. You will receive an E-mail when the book is ready for pickup at the service desk.

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/11/interlibrary_loan.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/11/interlibrary_loan.html Research Services Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:56:41 -0500 PsycINFO: Search Tricks Many databases provide built-in tools in order to make searching more efficient. For example, PsycINFO's thesaurus and search limiters can make the difference between sorting through 40 results and 400 results. The following screencast will show you how you can use these two tools to build and refine searches in PsycINFO.

PsycINFO Search Tricks: View video (3 minutes 28 seconds)

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/10/search_tricks_psycinfo_example.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/10/search_tricks_psycinfo_example.html Finding Articles Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:54:11 -0500 Choosing the right database Identify articles for your research project by using on of the many databases available through VCU Libraries. Databases can be multidisciplinary or subject specific. Learn what database supports your research area by watching this video.

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Choosing the right database: Download video (QuickTime) View video (flash)

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/09/choosing_the_right_database.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/09/choosing_the_right_database.html Finding Articles Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:18:29 -0500 Finding books Watch this demonstration of the Catalog to help you identify sources.
Catalog Search Strategies: Download video (QuickTime), View video (flash)

Walk along with Pam as she uses the call number from her Catalog search to locate the book on the shelf.
Find a book on the shelf: Download video (QuickTIme), View video (flash)

Use this link for a quick reference. Locate a book given the call number (pdf).

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/09/finding_books.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/09/finding_books.html Finding Books Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:10:39 -0500 Library News August 2008 Welcome back to VCU! Changes at Cabell Library include:
- Academic Search Complete
- PCs in Group Study Rooms
- Visual Resource Center
- Library Workshops

Library News: Download video (QuickTime), Download video (flash)

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/08/library_news_august_2008.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/08/library_news_august_2008.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:34:10 -0500 Identifying library resources Resource guides help you conduct research efficiently by presenting the library tools for a particular subject area in one concise place. Check out this podcast to see what they are and why you need them.

Resource guides: Download flash version. Download QuickTime movie.

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/05/resource_guides.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/05/resource_guides.html Tue, 20 May 2008 14:34:06 -0500 Citation Linker: Finding full text articles from citations As you research, you will find citations for other articles of interest. Your instructor may even give you a list of article citations for you to track down. So how do you actually find the articles with only the citation? Try the Citation Linker. The following screencast will teach you to how use the Citation Linker to track down a full text article from its citation. Please note that you may need to convert the video for your iPod (select Convert Selection for iPod in iTunes) in order to view it on a video iPod.You can also view the flash version.

Citation Linker: Download video (7 minutes 24 seconds)

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2007/11/citation_linker_finding_full_t.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2007/11/citation_linker_finding_full_t.html Finding Articles Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:29:47 -0500 What Makes an Article "Scholarly"? Instructors often ask their students to find scholarly articles to inform their research papers, but many people are unfamiliar with the characteristics of scholarly works. In this podcast, a librarian will explain what a scholarly article is. Remember, you will find exceptions to the general guidelines discussed, but this podcast will help you gain a better overall understanding of what makes a scholarly article different from other types of articles. If you're ever in doubt as to whether an article is scholarly or if it will satisfy the criteria of your assignment, be sure to ask your instructor or a librarian for assistance.

What Makes an Article Scholarly: Download MP3 file

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2007/04/what_makes_an_article_scholarl.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2007/04/what_makes_an_article_scholarl.html Finding Articles Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:31:26 -0500 New changes to the Libraries' Web site This podcast describes new changes to the VCU Libraries Web site, including changes to accessing or finding the Catalog, Ask-A-Librarian, library services and resource guides. You can also learn about expanded borrowing privileges in this podcast.

VCU Libraries Web Site Changes: Download MP3 file

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