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Searching Online Databases: A Brief Tutorial
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Searching an online database utilizes methods that differ from that of a basic online search:
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Controlled Vocabulary
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Controlled Vocabulary
Controlled Vocabulary, within the world of the library, is a carefully selected list of words and phrases that are used to tag documents, books, or other work, making the retrieval of information easier.
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Controlled Vocabulary
Some useful tips:
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Subject Headings
Why are they important?
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Subject Headings
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Subject Headings
Subject Headings play a key role in the organization of a library’s online catalog.
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Subject Headings
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Boolean Logic!
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Boolean Logic!
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Truncation (Wildcards)
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Advanced Features!
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Advanced Features!
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Information Currency
Some important things to consider when researching information:
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