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Optimising Library Resource for Your
Research
INFORMATION
SEARCHING
MAIN LIBRARY & BRANCHES
PerpustakaanSultanahZanariah,
UTM Johor Bahru
PerpustakaanUTM Kuala
Lumpur
PerpustakaanRaja Zarith
Sofiah
Institute of Bioproduct
(IBD) Library
UTM Razak School Library, Kuala
Lumpur
MJIIT Library, Kuala
Lumpur
12 Faculty Libraries
• 642,639Printed Books
• 8,920Serial Publication
• 3,201,670Electronic Media
• 47Database Title
• 42,375Cartographic Materials
• 215,026AV Materials
LIBRARY COLLECTION
WHAT WILL BE COVERED?
Library Portal
• OPAC
• Library Account (Renewal & Reservation Online, Check Fines)
Online Resources
• Subscribed Online Databases
• E-Journal
• E-Books
• Summon
UTM Library Services
• Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
• In processing Items Request
• Reference to Other Libraries Request
Thesis Requirement
• Endnote
• Turnitin
• Writing References (refer to UTM e-Thesis Manual)
HOW TO START SEARCHING FOR
RESOURCES?
Task Definition
Information Seeking Strategy
Location and Access
Evaluation
STEP 1: TASK DEFINITION
Group Projects Assignments
Current Issues
Curiousity
STEP 1: TASK DEFINITION
1. Topic basic search statements
2. Delete insignificant words
3. Identify significant keywords
• Narrow/broader terms, synonyms,
alternative phrase
• A, an, the, for and etc
4. Add in search techniques
• Boolean operators – AND, OR, NOT
• Phrase searching – “xx”
• Nesting
NARROW / BROAD TERMS
Main idea
Narrower
term
Proton
Fiat
Related terms/
Synonyms
Automobiles
Broader terms
Transportation
Vehicles
BOOLEAN OPERATOR : AND
a AND b
Security AND E-commerce
a b
• Narrows your
search
• Use to
combine
different ideas
a OR b
a b
BOOLEAN OPERATOR : OR
Security OR E-commerce
• Broadens
your search
• Also use for
synonyms
a NOT b
a b
BOOLEAN OPERATOR : OR
Security NOT E-commerce
• Excludes
certain terms
• Use to make
the search
more specific
STEP 2: INFORMATION
SEEKING STRATEGY
What sources can
I use?
Which Sources are
the BEST for my needs?
Printed
OPAC (LESTARI)
Electronic
Online databases
VITAL (DMS)
LIBRARY RESOURCES
BOOKS
JOURNALS
THESES
eBOOKS
eJOURNALS
eTHESES
eSTANDARDS
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
PAST YEAR EXAM PAPERS
PROCEEDINGS/CONFERENCE
PAPERS
STEP 3: LOCATION & ACCESS
Where?
How?
LIBRARY WEBSITE
http://library.utm.my
LESTARI – OPAC
1. Library – Which library/branches2. Call Number – Address of the item3. Material – Type of material4. Status – Status of the material.
Open access – available, due, in cataloguing etc.
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WHAT IF IT IS NOT AVAILABLE
IN THE LIBRARY?
‘In Processing’ Items Request
Hold/Reserve Book
Interlibrary Loan
Visit to Other Libraries Application
WHAT IS
INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL)?
Service which helps user obtain materials that are unavailable in the UTM Library
Only for theses (within UTM), printed books & unsubscribed articles from database
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HOW TO APLLY ILL ?
MY LIBRARY ACCOUNT
• Borrowing records
• Online renewal
• Book hold/reservation
• Check fines
• Update PIN or address
ONLINE DATABASES
LOGIN WITH ACID/ISID ACCOUNT
http://ezproxy.psz.utm.my/login
A-Z list of
subscribed
online
database
titles
including e-
journal,
e-book,
e-standard,
e-thesis,
e-proceeding
etc.
There are more than
40 specialized databases
that the Library subscribe to which are not available on Google® or other common
search engines.
ONLINE DATABASES
VITAL - DOCUMENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DMS)
Digital collection of the University’s
intellectual property or
research output
Conference proceedings
UTM theses collection
Journal articles
Past years examination
papers
Newspaper articles on
UTM
WHERE TO LOG IN DMS?
Log in using ACID/ISID account
Choose Restricted Repository
STEP 4: EVALUATION
A.S.P.E.C.T
AuthorityIs there an author’s name?
Can you locate author’s credentials?
Evidence of author expertise in subject?
Similar works by this author?
Personal recommendations for this
author?
Publisher’s credentials and reputation?
Similar works from this publisher?
A.S.P.E.C.T
SourceIs information presented as fact? If yes…
Does the author provide documentation?
(Bibliography, Footnotes, etc.)
If documentation/sources are included,
are they from credible sources?
A.S.P.E.C.T
PurposeWas this source written to inform and educate?
Does the source argue a perspective or specific
opinion?
Is the source intended to entertain or sell?
Is the content aimed at a general audience, or is it
written for readers with expertise in the subject?
Is the source too basic, too technical, too
advanced?
Is the source just right for your research
needs?
A.S.P.E.C.T
EvennessDoes the author recognize other points of
view?
Is the information presented objectively
If the source is biased, does the author
acknowledge the bias?
A.S.P.E.C.T
CoverageIs the information new? Does it support
what you have found in other sources?
Is the source comprehensive or inclusive
enough for your needs?
Does this source provide information that
is relevant to your needs?
A.S.P.E.C.T
Timeliness
• When was the source published?
• Is the date appropriate for your topic?
ENQUIRY?
http://library.utm.my/
/perpustakaansultanahzanariah
Perpustakaan UTM