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Tutorial

Locating Books Using the Research Hub

http://www.trine.edu/academics/library/index.aspx

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to find books: By author / title By topic By format

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Access the Research Hub by clicking on Academics then Library from the Trine University’s home page.

Bookmark the URL for the LIS homepage http://www.trine.edu/academics/library/index.aspx

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Limit the Research Hub search box to Books.Enter your search terms and click Go.

Use index labels to search by title and / or author as illustrated. For best results, enter title in quotes.

Search for a specific book

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Note the collection and call number of the item.

Collection Call number

Check Availability

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Find print books on the 2nd floor in the University Center’s the LINK, arranged by subject using the Library of Congress Classification System.

If shelved in another location, ask a library staff member for assistance.

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To retrieve this book, go to the 2nd floor LINK stacks, PE section

Ask a desk attendant for assistance if unable to find the book.

LINK Sponsel General Circulation

PE1408

.H277 2012

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To cite this book, from the Research Hub results screen, open the dropdown as illustrated, and click Cite record.

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To search by topic, limiting to books, enter your search terms.

For effective search strategies, visit http://libguides.trine.edu/search .

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Full Text limits to electronic books.To view an e-book, click View Online.

Report any broken links to [email protected].

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Read the book online OR download to read offline.For download requirements (e.g. Account Sign In) and instructions, http://libguides.trine.edu/ebook_howto. Use Permalink to save a link to the book or Add to Folder (Sign In required) to save a list of your sources.

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When citing…Follow the format prescribed by your instructor.

If you are unsure, ASK your professor!

Always check the citation for accuracy and completeness!Consult a Writing Center tutor OR http://libguides.trine.edu/cite for assistance with citing sources in a particular style.

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Contact Us!Email: [email protected]: 260.271-4319Consult the Staff Directory to find your librarian

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