Using the LibraryUsing the Library

Cathy OuttenNutrition Librarian

Fall 2013

CSULB Library Website:CSULB Library Website:

www.csulb.edu/library

SearchingSearching Key to getting what you want Good keywords

Tips:– And / Or – (parentheses)– Truncation (*) (e.g. nutr* finds nutrient, nutrition, etc.)

Find articles and booksFind articles and books Big Yellow Box (One Search) on the

homepage Searches COAST catalog and many

databases A place to start

Where else to searchWhere else to search

Nutrition & Dietetics Research Guide: http://csulb.libguides.com/NUTR

– Find Articles and databases

Off-Campus AccessOff-Campus Access

Create a Library Password

– Click on “My Library Account”

Using GoogleUsing Google

Searches the entire open web largely not scholarly Reliability of resources is an issue Great for some things, but not

scholarly research

Got Citations?Got Citations?

Why?

How?

– See “Citation Help” link on the Library’s homepage

Where to get helpWhere to get help Reference Desk 1st Floor

– Check “Hours” on library website Help with Research (from homepage)

– FAQ, email, 24/7 chat Your librarian:

– Cathy Outten

Cathy.Outten@csulb.edu

Questions?Questions?

Thanks!