introduction to library research

Introduction to Library Research

*Navigational guide for candidates pursuing a degree in accounting

Welcome to Keiser University Library!

This presentation will introduce selective database resources to assist with your degree

in Accounting

LEARN HOW TO

Log in to Keiser University Library

Locate Accounting Journals

Locate APA Format Guides

Access Online Tutorials

DATABASESKeiser University has several databases for accounting research:

LIRN (Infotrac and Proquest)

EBSCOHOST /BUSINESS

This PowerPoint will provide a tutorial in searching these databases

LIRN (Library and Information Resources Network)

How to Access the Electronic Databases or

Search for a Book

First, go to the Library’s Web site and Log In.

http://kesu-verso.auto-graphics.com

Username: Student ID Number (found on your Student ID card)

Password: Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number

Find books, magazines andDVD’s available for check-out on your

campus

CLICK LIRN for database resources (articles, journals magazines, multimedia)

InfoTrac

Click Here to search INFOTRAC

Click Here to search

PROQUEST

CLICK HEREAccess Business and Company Resource Center and search for accounting firms/companies.

Access Business Index ASAP for accounting journal articles

INFOTRAC

INFOTRAC

CLICK HERE

Scroll down and access General Business File ASAP for accounting journals, publication resources

Searching INFOTRAC

Let’s search for accounting companies in the INFOTRAC database:

Business & Company Resource Center

Let’s search for an accounting firm/company! Type accounting in the Quick Search bar.

Your search results:

98 accounting companies

Let’s search for an accounting article! Don’t forget to select “Article Search”

Don’t forget to search for articles in the INFOTRAC databases:

Business Index ASAP General Business ASAP

Now let’s search for articles in PROQUEST!

These three database modules will provide accounting articles

VERY SPECIFIC SEARCH

Business ethicsaccountants

CLICK FOR ADDITIONAL TOPICS

Now let’s search for articles in EBSCOHOSTBusiness Source Complete

EBSCO Host

CLICK HERE

This is a very broad search! How many articles do you

think we will find?

Click here for the article as it was printed in the

journal

Title of article

APA info

(author, journal, publication date)

72185 results!

WOW! 72,185 results!

Let’s narrow our search by utilizing specific search terms

Specific Search Terms:Accounting

EthicsArthur Andersen

The following slides will provide additional information on contacting Keiser University Campus Librarians and other sources for information services including APA format.

APA FORMAT HELP!

ONLINE TUTORIAL HELP!

LIBRARIANS FOR YOU!

CAMPUS LIBRARIANS

If you have any questions regarding library materials, searching strategies, database usage, or any other research related question, please ask for assistance from your campus library staff.

ASK A LIBRARIAN SERVICE

If you need assistance outside of campus open hours, you may pose your question to Ask a Librarian, by going to this Web site:

http://www.askalibrarian.org/

Librarians from public libraries, academic institutions, and specialty libraries in Florida volunteer to answer questions asked by the general public through this service. Librarians on duty at any given time may or may not have access to the electronic resources you need help with, but will most likely be able to look up factual information for you.

Keiser University Campus Library Locations

Daytona Beach Branch: (386) 274-5060Ft. Lauderdale Branch: (954) 776-4456 (Main Library)Jacksonville Branch: (904) 296-3440Kendall Branch: (305) 596-2226Lakeland Branch: (863) 701-7789Melbourne Branch: (321) 409-4800Orlando Branch: (407) 273-5800Pembroke Pines Branch: (954) 431-4300Port St. Lucie Branch: (772) 398-9990Sarasota Branch: (941) 907-3900Tallahassee Branch: (850) 906-9494Tampa Branch: (813) 885-4900West Palm Beach Branch: (561) 471-6000

Ask a Librarian.com

Ask a Librarian provides Florida residents with live virtual reference services via local library customized web sites from

10 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday (EST)

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday (EST)

An e-mail form is available to patrons 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

CONCLUSION

This concludes the Accounting PowerPoint.

Our goal is to help you in achieve success in your research.

Please contact us for assistance.