These tutorials (in title order) are designed to provide additional information on locating and
using library resources at Case Western Reserve University and associated libraries. If you have a
question that is not answered by one of the tutorials, please contact a member of the Harris
Library Reference
Staff
by calling (216) 368-2302 or by e-mail at
harrisref@case.edu
Boolean Logic Searching
This tutorial on boolean logic searching will help you expand or limit your search results in
the Library Catalog and in many of the available full-text databases.
Dictionaries
It is helpful to consult subject-specific dictionaries when you need to understand the
terminology that is used in a particular discipline. This page tells how to find them and has a
selected list of print and online dictionaries related to the social sciences.
Differences between Popular and Scholarly Articles
This tutorial provides information on the differences between popular and scholarly journal
articles.
Electronic Articles or Journals (PDF)
This
Techniques for Finding Electronic Articles or Journals PDF provides information
on how to find an electronic article or an electronic journal by using various library
resources.
Evaluating A Website
Websites are not monitored by any one "authority" which increases the work you have to do
when evaluating the information each provides. Here are some things to look for that may help you
to evaluate a website's "worthiness."
How To Read A Library Of Congress Call Number
This tutorial describes the various lines in an LC call number and what each represents.
ID's, Passwords, PINs
This page has basic information about ID's, passwords and PINs. Also check our tutorial on
Using your PIN
.
Instruments and Assessment Tutorial
Provides information on the process of locating information on instruments, assessment,
scales and questionnaires for use in social work research.
Internet Service Providers
Basic information on choosing an internet service provider. Includes links to updated
information about Case's change in internet services and residential broadband access options.
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Library Catalog Tutorials
These tutorials describe how to use the various options offered by the Library
Catalog - the Case gateway to library resources. Tutorials include how to do searches in the
online library catalog, finding items on reserve and viewing your library record.
Obtaining Dissertations
Provides some general guidelines for locating and retrieving dissertations.
OhioLINK & Online Catalogs Of Ohio Colleges & Universities
This guide provides information on how to use the OhioLINK Central Catalog and access the
holdings of over 80 academic libraries in Ohio. For information on OhioLINK's Pickup
Anywhere service see our
Library Catalog Tutorial
or
CLICK HERE
.
Remote Access Options: Getting To Case Library Resources
This has basic information about VPN access, and OhioLINK authentication. Also included is a
link to the Case Information Technology Services website.
Search Concept Worksheet (PDF)
This form will help you organize the key concepts in your research statement prior to doing
database searching.
Setting Up A Free E-mail Account
Basic information about why you need an e-mail account and a link to the Case information on
how to use your e-mail account. Links are also provided to a selection of other free e-mail
providers.
Statistical Sources Tutorial
Describes the process of looking for statistics in the online library catalog and in research
databases. Also includes websites that provide statistical information.
VPN (Virtual Private Networking)
Information about VPN which puts you on the campus network as though you were on a computer
wired directly into the Case network. Further information can also be found at
Connecting to the Network: VPN
at the Case Information Technology Services website.
Where To Locate Book Reviews, Book Chapters & Commentary
Electronically
This tutorial gives you information on how to search some of the databases that are available
to find book reviews and book chapters.
Why Use OCLC / Worldcat?
This tutorial on Worldcat provides information on the searchable fields and how to search
Worldcat.
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