Sub sections:
Retrieving information
- Interpreting citations
- Using the UNE Library catalogue
- Finding journal articles
- Requesting material
- 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
You need to register online for a UNE username and password to gain full access to the University Library electronic resources.
Retrieving information yourself
These links will take you straight to detailed instructions on:
- Interpreting citations
- Locating books, full-text electronic journals and audiovisual items
- Finding journal articles
- Using the World Wide Web
If you are already familiar with these topics, you can skip to Reviewing your results. Otherwise, you can work through these pages in order.
 | Self-test Try these quick self-test questions to assess what you have learnt from this module. |
