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Retrieving information

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  1. Interpreting citations
  2. Using the UNE Library catalogue
  3. Finding journal articles
  4. Requesting material
  5. Using the web

Now it’s time to implement your search strategy using the tools appropriate to your topic.

To retrieve the information, you can take these steps:

  • Identify the types of books or articles included in any references you have so that you know where to start looking
  • Locate books, print and full-text online journals and audio-visual items by using library catalogues
  • Find journal articles by searching journal indexes
  • If necessary, request books and journal articles from a distance
  • Use the World Wide Web to obtain material

Reminder

If you don't already have your UNE username/password, you need register online to gain full access to the range of electronic resources available through the University Library.

Retrieving information yourself

These links will take you straight to detailed instructions on:

If you are already familiar with these topics, you can skip to Reviewing your results. Otherwise, we recommend that you work through these pages in order.

Link to page with self-test questions Self-test

Try these quick self-test questions to assess what you have learnt from this module.