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Requesting postal loans A video demonstration of how distance learners can request items as postal loans via LibrarySearch. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
Web of Science citation alerts Video guide on how to set up citation alerts in Web of Science. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
Web of Science keyword alerts Video guide on how to set up keyword alerts in Web of Science. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
Scopus keyword alerts Video guide on how to set up keyword alerts in Scopus. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
Scopus citation alerts Video guide on how to set up citation alerts in Scopus. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
Google Scholar keyword alerts Video guide on how to set up keyword alerts in Google Scholar. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
Searching with keywords in Scopus Video introduction on how to search with keywords in Scopus. A transcript is also available to download. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
Using filters in LibrarySearch Video introduction on how to use filters in LibrarySearch. A transcript is also available to download. Other videos on this topic include:
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Researching your topic using LibrarySearch Video introduction on how to use LibrarySearch to research your topic. A transcript is also available to download. | |
Using databases: basics Video introduction on how to navigate using databases. The video can also be found on YouTube. A transcript is also available. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
Using databases: accessing full text Video introduction on how to access full texts when using databases. The video can also be found on YouTube. A transcript is also available. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | Video |
Accessing British standards online Video introduction on how to access British standard online. The video can also be found on YouTube. A transcript is also available. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
Study techniques to help you avoid plagiarism This video provides advice for students with tips on how to avoid charges of plagiarism. The video can also be found on YouTube. | |
How would you reference this book? (MHRA style) Video introduction on how to reference a book using the Modern Humanities Research Association (MHRA) referencing style. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
How would you reference this book? (Vancouver style) Video introduction on how to reference a book using the Vancouver referencing style. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
How would you reference this book? (Cardiff Harvard style) Video introduction on how to reference a book using the Cardiff Harvard referencing style. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
Plagiarism: why you should avoid it Cardiff University lecturer, Dr Stephen Rutherford, talks about plagiarism and why you should avoid it. A transcript is also available. | |
Google search tips A selection of simple tips and tricks to improve the accuracy and relevance of your results when searching via Google. The video is also available on YouTube in Welsh and English. A transcript is available. If you would like to repurpose this video for your own teaching, please contact us via ilrb@cardiff.ac.uk to request a package of the source video files. | |
Google Scholar – How to access journals off-campus This video shows how to access journals while off-campus using Google Scholar. | |
Google Scholar – Essential tips This video shows top tips for getting the best out of Google Scholar:
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Finding items on your reading list Video giving top tips on finding items on a reading list. The video can also be found on YouTube in English and Welsh. An accompanying text guide is available. | |
Finding information The University Library Service's quick video with top tips on finding information for your studies using the electronic resources available at Cardiff University. It can also be found on YouTube in English and Welsh. A transcript is available. |