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Finding translation resources 3260
Transcript of Finding translation resources 3260
Research Help
• Meet with a subject librarian in person.• Ask a question via email, chat or by
phone.• Take part in a library workshop to hone
your research skills.
Don’t be shy, we’re here to help!
Remote access
• Your student card is your library card – use it to borrow physical library materials (books, DVDs, etc.).
• You can access the Library’s electronic collections anytime, anywhere - with an internet connect and your Passport York credentials.
Visit the Library’s homepage
www.library.yorku.ca
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• Use the catalogue to search the Library’s collections.
• Search by keyword, title, author or subject by using the drop down menu.
Task 1:Find a book on ethics for court interpreters.
A quick search provides a fast way to find items from the Library’s homepage.
Search the catalogue
• The advanced search option allows you to refine results prior to conducting a search.
• You can limit your search by publication date, format, location, and language.
Task 2: Find a legal dictionary in Spanish. What’s the most recent publication available at Frost Library?
Search the catalogue (advanced)
• The advanced search option allows you to search multiple fields simultaneously.
• You can also use the operators AND, OR, NOT to combine terms and achieve more precise results. Remember - Too many limiters may
hinder your search results.
Consult a Research Guide
researchguides.library.yorku.ca
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• Online guides are created by library staff to share recommended resources for your area of study.
• Read the resource descriptions to determine whether a tool is suitable.
Multidisciplinary vs. Specialized
• Specialized databases cover a specific subject, field or format type (i.e. newspapers).
Task 3:What is the name of a newspaper database available at the Library?
Borrowing from other Libraries
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
• Intercampus loan/ borrowing (ICB) is a service provided to transport library materials between the Keele campus libraries and Glendon.
• Racer/ Interlibrary loan allows you to borrow materials not available at York from other academic libraries in Ontario.
Evaluate your sources
Ulrich’s International Periodical Directory
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Peer-reviewed sources have been approved by a panel of experts prior to publication.
Criteria Scholarly Sources
Author • Researchers, experts in a field
Publisher • Often peer-reviewed
Audience • Researchers, specialists, academics
Content • Present results of original research
• Includes references
Language • Specialized terminology
Task 4:What’s the name of a peer-reviewed journal in translation? How can you tell?
Think CARS
Credibility• In the source
authoritative?Accuracy• Is the information up-to-
date and factual?Reasonableness• Is the source fair,
balanced and objective?Support• Does the source provide
convincing evidence?
SPARK- selecting sources
SPARK is an e-learning resource designed to help students complete academic assignments
Cite your sources
Citing Research Guide
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Offers links to resources and general advice about creating bibliographies.
• You can find citation style manuals by searching the library catalogue.
Citation Management Tools
• Allow you to generate bibliographies, organize your research, and share with others.
Examples:
• Refworks• Mendeley• Zotero
Be sure to verify your work, computers can make mistakes.
Feedback
Your opinion matters!
Please take a minute to share your feedback. Your comments will help me make improvements to future sessions.
Thank you!
Leigh Jackson, LibrarianLeslie Frost [email protected]