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The Research ProcessTrevecca Nazarene University 333 Murfreesboro Road Nashville, TN 37210-2877 http://library.trevecca.edu/ Circulation Desk: 615-248-1214 Reference Desk: 615-248-1570 The library is dedicated to facilitating education and research by providing access to resources and quality services for the University community. *Committed professionals *Effective communication *Supportive technology *User-centered service
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Circulation Desk: 615-248-1214 Reference Desk: 615-248-1570 Step 1: Locating books and the online catalog great for comprehensive information, overviews
Searching the Online Catalog
Keyword VS Subject Searching Keywords are searched by the database simply by matching the spelling of the word/phrase-NO meaning is attached. Searching by subject (or author and title) will attach a meaning to the spelling creating a better result list. If you cannot find any titles after searching by subject, enter your terms in as a keyword search. This will broaden the search. Advanced Search provides options to search the Reserve Room and Electronic Journal Titles as well as Basic Search options of Author, Title, and Subject. Searching other libraries through Athena If you need book materials to supplement the TNU collection, click on the Search ATHENA link on the Library web page. This virtual online catalog provides access to several local area libraries including Trevecca, MTSU, Vanderbilt, Nashville Public Library, and TSU. Retrieved titles can be ordered online for no cost. They will be couried to Trevecca for pickup. There is no cost to Trevecca students and faculty. Online Catalog Result List The search result list appears in the order a record was entered into the catalog. The holdings line provides call number as well as indicates whether a book has been checked out by using the phrase “No copies available.” Also included in the library holdings are e-books from netLibrary or ebrary which are indicated by the phrase [electronic resource] in the title line. Checking out/Renewing library books These are checked out at the Main Circulation Desk with a maximum of ten books and are due back your last class meeting. Your TNU I.D. card serves as your library card. Books cannot be checked out from the Web site. Materials can be renewed online! From the library home page click on the “My Account” link on the menu. Follow instructions to view your account. The renew link will appear on the screen. Books cannot be renewed if they are overdue. Call 615.248.1214 for assistance. Obtaining materials using Waggoner’s Interlibrary Loan Services
All transactions for ILL are handled through the Interlibrary Loan Services Librarian. Complete an online form on the library Web site following the ILL link on the menu. Allow 7-10 days for the requested book to arrive and 7 days for article reprints. Items are sent to the Library for pickup. There is no charge for this service for Trevecca students and faculty.Books: Books generally have a three to four week checkout period. Turnaround time for book requests is about 7 working days. There are generally no fees for this service; however, late fine charges for ILL books are $.50 per day.
Journal Article Reprints: If a journal is unavailable at TNU a reprint of it can be ordered using the online form. There is no cost. Allow 7 days for delivery of the article. Step 2: Locating professional journal articles current, scholarly and shorter articles, most easily accessed online Online account information is provided exclusively for Trevecca Nazarene University. Our licensure agreements permit use of databases only by Trevecca faculty and students. Please help us maintain the integrity of our licensure agreements by not sharing passwords with family, coworkers, and friends.
If you know the journal title: From the library homepage, enter the name of the journal in the search box near the top right. Change the tag to read “Journal Title” then enter. If your journal is full text in one of our databases the result will include a link to the database where you can access the full text. The result list will also indicate coverage dates if the journal is available in print or microfilm as well. If there were no hits you can complete online an ILL form requesting a journal article reprint. Allow 7 days for receipt of the reprint. If you are searching by subject: Electronic Resources Link: You can select a general database, peruse by field of study or browse by title of database. Accessing subscriber databases off campus requires you to provide your name and the ID number from your student ID. Database Descriptions
Important Disclaimer! Online databases may change their format, search strategies and topics indexed at any given time. Consequently, Waggoner library may even drop a database if cost to maintain it becomes too prohibitive. When you come into the library for Module Three you will receive the most up to date information regarding databases. If you need assistance email * Note: when accessing databases from off campus, you will be asked to verify your Trevecca status with your name and the 11 digit barcode number from your student I.D. Step 3: Locating Traditional Reference & Stack books brief information written by experts; concise introductions, facts or definitions Traditional Reference materials are located on the main floor of Waggoner Library and not available for checkout. Material can be photocopied. Circulating Books are located on the second floor of Waggoner. Traditional undergraduate students have a four week checkout period for circulating books. Graduate students and degree completion students have due dates that correlate with their program calendars. Step 4: Locating materials on the Internet
amazing depth and breadth of available information; important to evaluate websites. The Internet has become a primary tool for students to find information for papers and projects. It is a great tool if it is used wisely and critically by students. Web evaluation skills are critical to having success in searching the Internet. It is important to not rely on just Internet sources when doing your research.
Advanced Search options in the major search engines provide you with limiters so you can have a strong and relevant result list.
Waggoner Library has compiled a list of reviewed Internet sites accessed from the 'Electronic Resources'' link from the library homepage MLA and APA Documentation sites are found here as well.
Waggoner Library Contact Information
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333 Murfreesboro Road Nashville, TN 37210-2877 http://library.trevecca.edu/ Ask a Librarian virtual chat with a librarian Circulation Desk: 615-248-1214 Reference Desk: 615-248-1570 |