What is this topic about?

All good academic work begins with research but using an online library can be a daunting experience, especially if you’re new to higher education. How can you know where to start with so many eBooks, journal articles, and databases available? 

These resources will guide you through the research process and help you get the most out of the online Library Portal, one of the most important study tools you will use during your studies at Arden. Find out how to access your key reading resources, refine your search terms to locate the resources you need and find relevant sources for your assignments.  

Introduction to the Library Portal

Workshops

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Introduction to the Library

The Arden Library Portal is a key tool to help you find the best sources for your assignments. This workshop provides an introduction to how to start using the library to search for and access books, journals, databases and much more.

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Advanced Library Searching

This workshop will introduce you to some of the more advanced features of the library that you can use to find sources for your assignments, including key word selection, search strategies and using filters to refine your search results. 

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Boolean Searching and the Library

This workshop builds on the skills learned in the Advanced Library Searching workshop. It will introduce Boolean operators and give you the opportunity to practice advanced searching skills. 

Videos

Searching with the Library Portal
Setting up a projects folder in the Library Catalogue