Finding History Resources

HIST 2000How to study History

January 22th, 2015

library.yorku.ca

Research Help

• Meet with a subject librarian in person.• Ask a question via email, chat or by

phone.• Take part in a library workshop to hone

your research skills.

Don’t be shy, we’re here to help!

Remote access

• Your student card is your library card – use it to borrow physical library materials (books, DVDs, etc.).

• You can access the Library’s electronic collections anytime, anywhere - with an internet connect and your Passport York credentials.

Visit the Library’s homepage

www.library.yorku.ca

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• Use the catalogue to search the Library’s collections.

• Search by keyword, title, author or subject by using the drop down menu.

A quick search provides a fast way to find items from the Library’s homepage.

Search the catalogue

• The advanced search option allows you to refine results prior to conducting a search.

• You can limit your search by publication date, format, location, and language.

Search the catalogue (advanced)

• The advanced search option allows you to search multiple fields simultaneously.

• You can also use the operators AND, OR, NOT to combine terms and achieve more precise results. What kinds of resources can you

find by searching the Library Catalogue?

Consult a Research Guide

researchguides.library.yorku.ca

Primary SourcesGovernment PublicationsBilingual Guides

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• Online guides are created by library staff to share recommended resources for your area of study.

• Read the resource descriptions to determine whether a tool is suitable.

Multidisciplinary vs. Specialized

• Specialized databases cover a specific subject, field or format type (newspapers, streaming video, etc.).

Borrowing from other Libraries

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

• Intercampus loan/ borrowing (ICB) is a service provided to transport library materials between the Keele campus libraries and Glendon.

• Racer/ Interlibrary loan allows you to borrow materials not available at York from other academic libraries in Ontario.

Evaluate your sources

Ulrich’s International Periodical Directory

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Peer-reviewed sources have been approved by a panel of experts prior to publication.

Criteria Scholarly Sources

Author • Researchers, experts in a field

Publisher • Often peer-reviewed

Audience • Researchers, specialists, academics

Content • Present results of original research

• Includes references

Language • Specialized terminology

What is a Scholarly Journal? How can you tell if a publication is peer-reviewed?

Assignment Help

SPARK- selecting sources

SPARK is an e-learning resource designed to help students complete academic assignments

Cite your sources

Citing Research Guide

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Offers links to resources and general advice about creating bibliographies.

• You can find citation style manuals by searching the library catalogue.

Citation Management Tools

• Allow you to generate bibliographies, organize your research, and share with others.

Examples:

• Refworks• Mendeley• Zotero

Be sure to verify your work, computers can make mistakes.

Feedback

Your opinion matters!

Please take a minute to share your feedback. Your comments will help me make improvements to future sessions.

Thank you!

Leigh Jackson, LibrarianLeslie Frost Libraryleighj@yorku.ca