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Title: An Introduction to Electronic Library Services


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An Introduction to Electronic Library Services
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The range of services
  • Library catalogue
  • Indexes to journal articles
  • Internet sites
  • Full text electronic Journals
  • Newspapers

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The Electronic Library
  • http//library-2.lse.ac.uk/EL/info/
  • Sections for Newspapers, Social Psychology and
    Media Studies

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How to access the Resources
  • Icon indicates type of resource ie CD-ROM,
    Internet site
  • Click on the title for direct access
  • Click on info for more information
  • For information on whether a resource is
    available outside the campus click on the info
    file
  • Passwords can be obtained from the Information
    Desk

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Key Resources PsycInfo
  • Index to journal articles, papers, reports
  • Covers materials from 1872-
  • Compiled by American Psychological Association
  • Access at http//www.bids.ac.uk from anywhere
  • Athens password

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Key Resources Social Science Citation Index
  • Index to journal articles
  • Covers 1980 to date. Updated weekly
  • Access via Web of Science site at
    http//wos.mimas.ac.uk/ from anywhere!
  • Requires Athens password

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Key ResourcesInternational Bibliography of the
Social Sciences (IBSS)
  • Index to journal articles
  • 1950 to date
  • Access via http//www.bids.ac.uk/ from anywhere
  • Athens password required

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Electronic Journals
  • Library electronic journal page
    http//www.lse.ac.uk/library/elelib/e_journals.htm
  • Key databases (ScienceDirect for technical
    information.)
  • Subject lists of journals
  • Check for information on passwords and access

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Newspaper Resources Lexis Nexis Executive
  • Full text English daily newspapers coverage
    from 1980
  • US and some European newspapers, newswires
  • Access via http//web.lexis-nexis.com/xchange-inte
    rnational/
  • Athens password

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Finding Information on the Internet
  • Internet Psychologist
  • http//www.sosig.ac.uk/vts/psychologist/index.htm
  • Highlights key sites (Tour Section)
  • Teaches effective searching skills

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Where to get more help
  • Ask at the Library Information desk
  • Attend a training session times available at
    http//www.infoskills.lse.ac.uk/
  • Heather Dawson Library contact for
    Psychology/Media h.dawson_at_lse.ac.uk
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