Introduction to Library Research

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KEISER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

• Introduction to Library Research
• Navigational guide for candidates pursuing a
  degree in accounting

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• Welcome to Keiser University Library!
• This presentation will introduce selective
  database resources to assist with your degree in
  Accounting

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LEARN HOW TO

• Log in to Keiser University Library
• Locate Accounting Journals
• Locate APA Format Guides
• Access Online Tutorials

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DATABASES

• Keiser University has several databases for
  accounting research
• LIRN (Infotrac and Proquest)
• EBSCOHOST /BUSINESS
• This PowerPoint will provide a tutorial in
  searching these databases

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LIRN (Library and Information Resources Network)

• LIRN a collection of both general and
  business-specific databases.
• The LIRN databases of primary interest to
  Accounting students
• (InfoTrac) Business Company Resource Center
  
• (InfoTrac) Business Index ASAP
• (InfoTrac) General Business File ASAP
• (ProQuest) Business- ABI/INFORM-Dateline
• Business- ABI/INFORM-Global
• Business- ABI/INFORM-Trade Industry
• (EBSCOHOST) Business Source Complete
• Regional Business NEws

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How to Access the Electronic Databases or
Search for a Book
First, go to the Librarys Web site and Log In.
http//kesu-verso.auto-graphics.com
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Username Student ID Number (found on your
Student ID card) Password Last 4 digits of
your Social Security Number
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Find books, magazines andDVDs available for
check-out on your campus
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CLICK LIRN for database resources (articles,
journals magazines, multimedia)
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InfoTrac
Click Here to search INFOTRAC
Click Here to search PROQUEST
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INFOTRAC

• CLICK HERE
• Access Business and Company Resource Center and
  search for accounting firms/companies.
• Access Business Index ASAP for accounting journal
  articles

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• INFOTRAC
• CLICK HERE
• Scroll down and access
• General Business File ASAP for accounting
  journals, publication resources

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Searching INFOTRAC
Lets search for accounting companies in the
INFOTRAC database Business Company Resource
Center
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Lets search for an accounting firm/company!
Type accounting in the Quick Search bar.
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Your search results 98 accounting companies
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Lets search for an accounting article!
Dont forget to select Article Search
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Dont forget to search for articles in the
INFOTRAC databases Business Index ASAP General
Business ASAP
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Now lets search for articles in PROQUEST!
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These three database modules will provide
accounting articles
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CLICK FOR ADDITIONAL TOPICS

• VERY SPECIFIC SEARCH
• Business ethics
• accountants

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Now lets search for articles in
EBSCOHOST Business Source Complete
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EBSCO Host
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CLICK HERE
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This is a very broad search! How many articles
do you think we will find?
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72185 results!
Title of article
APA info (author, journal, publication date)
Click here for the article as it was printed in
the journal
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WOW! 72,185 results! Lets narrow our search
by utilizing specific search terms
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• Specific Search Terms
• Accounting
• Ethics
• Arthur Andersen

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The following slides will provide additional
information on contacting Keiser University
Campus Librarians and other sources for
information services including APA format.
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APA FORMAT HELP!
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ONLINE TUTORIAL HELP!
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LIBRARIANS FOR YOU!

• CAMPUS LIBRARIANS
• If you have any questions regarding library
  materials, searching strategies, database usage,
  or any other research related question, please
  ask for assistance from your campus library
  staff.
• ASK A LIBRARIAN SERVICE
• If you need assistance outside of campus open
  hours, you may pose your question to Ask a
  Librarian, by going to this Web site
• http//www.askalibrarian.org/
• Librarians from public libraries, academic
  institutions, and specialty libraries in Florida
  volunteer to answer questions asked by the
  general public through this service. Librarians
  on duty at any given time may or may not have
  access to the electronic resources you need help
  with, but will most likely be able to look up
  factual information for you.

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Keiser University Campus Library Locations
Daytona Beach Branch [phone] Ft.
Lauderdale Branch [phone] (Main
Library) Jacksonville Branch (904)
296-3440 Kendall Branch (305)
596-2226 Lakeland Branch (863)
701-7789 Melbourne Branch (321)
409-4800 Orlando Branch (407)
273-5800 Pembroke Pines Branch (954)
431-4300 Port St. Lucie Branch (772)
398-9990 Sarasota Branch (941)
907-3900 Tallahassee Branch (850)
906-9494 Tampa Branch [phone] West Palm
Beach Branch [phone]
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Ask a Librarian.com
Ask a Librarian provides Florida residents
with live virtual reference services via local
library customized web sites from 10 a.m. to
midnight Sunday through Thursday (EST) 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday (EST) An e-mail
form is available to patrons 24 hours per day,
seven days per week.
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CONCLUSION
This concludes the Accounting PowerPoint.
Our goal is to help you in achieve success in
your research. Please contact us for
assistance.