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History 302: Research Methods

This guide provides an overview of library resources available at Brooks Library, including how to find materials using CatTrax, request items via Summit and Interlibrary Loan (ILL), and access academic journals and databases. Learn about the library's layout, including computer labs, journals, government publications, and archives. Tips for navigating the EBSCOhost databases and using the Readers Guide to Periodical Literature are included. For assistance, contact librarian Courtney Paddick at paddick@cwu.edu.

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History 302: Research Methods

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  1. History 302: Research Methods Introduction to Library Resources Courtney Paddick Academic & Research Commons Librarian September 26, 2012

  2. Overview • Introduction to Brooks Library • Finding library resources in CatTrax • Requesting materials via Summit and ILL • Academic journals and databases

  3. Introduction to Brooks Library • 1st floor: Computer Lab, Circulation, Academic & Research Commons • 2nd floor: Current and bound journals • 3rd floor: Government Publications and Main Stacks A-J • 4th floor: Archives & Main Stacks K-Z

  4. Cattrax Catalog • Advanced Search • Using subject terms • Text item location via text

  5. Summit • Can be accessed through CatTrax • Consortium of 37 universities in the Pacific Northwest • Items delivered through a courier service. On average, takes 4-5 days. • 6 week loan period for books. No renewals.

  6. Interlibrary Loan (ILL) • Journal articles will generally be scanned and uploaded to your account. Turnaround is normally very quick, 24-48 hours. • Books and audiovisual materials will be shipped to the library for pick up at Circulation Desk. Arrival time varies. • If an item says it is in Archives or Special Collections it will not ship. Will need to contact the Archives or Special Collections directly.

  7. InterLibrary Loan (ILL) • First time you use IILiad you will need to create an account • Can monitor the process of requested items and renew items from your account • Articles sent to your account will remain active for 30 days

  8. Using Databases • Library Website Search & Find Databases by Subject History, the Americas • EBSCOhost Databases • Search multiple databases at one time • Archive Grid • JSTOR • Project Muse

  9. Tips for Ebsco • Create an account to save searches and articles • Add notes • Cite record • Email record

  10. Readers Guide To periodical Literature

  11. Readers Guide To Periodicals • All the information found in an entry will help you find the article in the library or request it through ILL • Check CatTrax and Electronic Journals first • If we do not own the journal or have access the journal then you should request the article through ILL

  12. If you need Help • Courtney Paddick • paddick@cwu.edu • x2861 • Course Guide • Contact a Librarian • Consultation Request • Call the desk • Chat with a librarian

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