Podcasts @ Cabell Library http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/ en-us Copyright 2008 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:54:11 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Search Tricks: PsycINFO 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. Please note that you will 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.

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]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/03/search_tricks_psycinfo_example.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2008/03/search_tricks_psycinfo_example.html Finding Articles Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:54:11 -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.

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]]> 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 Finding scholarly articles Many databases actually make it easy for you to find scholarly articles. The following screencast will help you use the library databases to locate scholarly articles. Please note that you will 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.

Finding Scholarly Articles: Download video (QuickTime)

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2007/04/finding_scholarly_articles.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2007/04/finding_scholarly_articles.html Finding Articles Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:55:04 -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 An introduction to InfoTrac Onefile If you are a regular user of InfoTrac OneFile or another Thomson Gale database like Expanded Academic ASAP, Health Reference Center, or Computer Database, you may have noticed some changes recently. The following screencast provides an overview of some of the major changes using InfoTrace OneFile as an example. Please note that you will 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.

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]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/09/an_introduction_tp_infotrac_on.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/09/an_introduction_tp_infotrac_on.html Finding Articles Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:14:03 -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

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/09/new_changes_to_the_libraries_w.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/09/new_changes_to_the_libraries_w.html Research Services Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:27:59 -0500 Leisure Reading at Cabell Library Need a good book to read? This podcasts covers aome ways to find books for leisure reading at Cabell Library.

Leisure reading at Cabell Library: Download MP3 file

Update: Book reMarks, a book review feature mentioned in the podcast, is now available as a podcast. See Book reMarks for more information.

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/08/leisure_reading_at_cabell_libr.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/08/leisure_reading_at_cabell_libr.html Finding Books Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:59:13 -0500 Ask a Librarian! Our reference staff is here to help you! This podcast covers all the ways you can get help with your library research. See our Help+ and Ask a Librarian pages for more information about and a detailed schedule of all of our reference services.

Ask a Librarian: Download MP3 file

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/08/ask_a_librarian.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/08/ask_a_librarian.html Research Services Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:34:06 -0500 Make a difference. Have fun. Get Paid. Join CLUAC! Are you a creative undergraduate student filled with lots of great ideas who wants to make a difference on campus? If so, consider joining CLUAC, the Cabell Library Undergraduate Advisory Committee. This podcast tells you about what CLUAC is, what CLUAC members do, and how you can apply. For full details, visit the CLUAC Web site where you will also find an application that describes membership requirements and compensation. If you have any questions, contact Jill Stover, the Undergraduate Services Librarian at Cabell Library. The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, September 1st, so apply today!

Join CLUAC: Download MP3 file

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/08/make_a_difference_have_fun_get.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/08/make_a_difference_have_fun_get.html Activities and Events Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:00:50 -0500 Find the latest library news and events for undergraduates on Cabell News! By joining the Cabell News listserv, undergraduates can quickly and easily keep up with library news and events that are important to them. This podcast describes the listserv and the benefits of signing up for it. You can join the Cabell News listserv here: http://www.vcu.edu/cgi-bin/listsub?cabellnews-l. If you have problems or questions about joining, contact Jill Stover, the Undergraduate Services Librarian at Cabell Library.

Cabell News Listserv: Download MP3 file

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/08/find_the_latest_library_news_a.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/08/find_the_latest_library_news_a.html Research Services Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:00:42 -0500 Workshops at Cabell Library James Branch Cabell Library regularly offers workshops to help you learn more about the library and its resources. The following podcast provides a quick review of current workshops. You can find out more about the workshops and search a complete calendar at http://www.library.vcu.edu/events/index.html

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]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/08/workshops_at_cabell_library.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/08/workshops_at_cabell_library.html Workshops Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:56:51 -0500 Find full text articles with Get it @ VCU So, you've found the perfect article in a library database but only an abstract is available. What do you do? Look for the Get it @ VCU button and the full text of the article could be a few clicks away. The following is a demonstration of Get it @ VCU. Please note that you will 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.

Get it @ VCU: Download video (QuickTime)

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/05/using_get_it_vcu_to_find_full.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/05/using_get_it_vcu_to_find_full.html Finding Articles Mon, 22 May 2006 15:44:25 -0500 If you need an article the library doesn’t own VCU Libraries provides an interlibrary loan service, ILLiad, if you need an article from a journal the library doesn't own. The following podcast covers how to place a request using ILLiad.

If you need an article the library doesn’t own: Download MP3 file

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/05/if_you_need_an_article_the_lib.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/05/if_you_need_an_article_the_lib.html Finding Articles Mon, 01 May 2006 15:34:45 -0500 Finding an article when you know the journal name So, you've found a citation for an interesting article and now you need to find the entire full text of the article to read. What do you do? This is a question we often get from patrons, and hopefully this podcast will help you learn how to get the articles you need. This podcast will walk you through the process of finding articles when you know the name of the journal in which it appears.

Finding Articles: Download MP3 file

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/04/finding_an_article_when_you_kn.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/04/finding_an_article_when_you_kn.html Finding Articles Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:51:27 -0500 If you need a book the library doesn’t own VCU Libraries provides several options if you need a book the library doesn't own. The following podcast covers our interlibrary loan service, ILLiad, and your privileges at other RALC (Richmond Area Library Consortium) libraries.

If you need a book the library doesn’t own: Download MP3 file

]]> http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/04/if_you_need_a_book_the_librari.html http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/2006/04/if_you_need_a_book_the_librari.html Finding Books Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:45:35 -0500