Finding Required Readings in the Library

Are you having trouble locating required readings for your class?  The Walden Library has a search engine that will help you find your required readings – and any article that you know the title of!

The Course Reading Quick Search is located in the Thoreau database.  This search engine will search all of the databases for your articles, so you don’t have to spend time searching each database on your own.

Here is how to find articles using the Course Reading Quick Search:

1. Click on the Thoreau button on the left hand side of the library website.
2. There is a brown box on the left side of the page.  In the box underneath “Course Reading Quick Search”, type in the title of your article.
3. If your article title includes punctuation, please omit them from your search.
4. Click Search.
5. The search engine will now search all of the databases.  Once the search says “Complete”, scroll down until you see your article.
6. Click on the “View PDF” or “Walden 360” link to get the full text of your article.

As always, the Walden Librarians are here to help if you have any questions!

Please don’t use the comments field to ask a question — this will delay your response considerably. Use the Ask  A Librarian link at the top of  the right hand column.

Library Webinars

We are pleased to announce three upcoming webinars on the Walden University Library and online academic research. Each webinar will be offered on two dates.

Introduction to the Walden University Library

In this webinar, we will provide an introduction to both the Walden Library and online academic research. We will provide an overview of research databases, tips for selecting the right resources for your research, and a demonstration on how to find scholarly articles.

Introduction to the Walden University Library:

Wednesday, May 13, at 8 p.m. Eastern time (5 p.m. Pacific time)

www.livemeeting.com/cc/laureateedu/join?id=84DZ22&role=attend

Thursday, May 14, at 11 p.m. Eastern time (8 p.m. Pacific time)

www.livemeeting.com/cc/laureateedu/join?id=GNT8J5&role=attend

Evaluating Online Resources

With the wealth of information available online, it can be difficult to identify which sources are appropriate for scholarly research. This webinar will explore the various types of information that are available, how to identify scholarly sources, and how to evaluate which material is appropriate for your research.

Evaluating Online Resources:

Wednesday, May 20, at 8 p.m. Eastern time (5 p.m. Pacific time)

http://www.livemeeting.com/cc/laureateedu/join?id=QW8R5F&role=attend

Thursday, May 21, at 11 p.m. Eastern time (8 p.m. Pacific time)

http://www.livemeeting.com/cc/laureateedu/join?id=6CF7ZB&role=attend

Advanced Searching Strategies

This session is designed to help you get more out of your library research. Techniques for conducting more precise searches will be discussed, including the use of subject headings, indexes, advanced Boolean searching, and citation tools. Tips for finding specialized information, such as research methodologies and tests and measures, will also be covered.

Advanced Searching Strategies:

Wednesday, May 27, at 8 p.m. Eastern time (5 p.m. Pacific time)

http://www.livemeeting.com/cc/laureateedu/join?id=NCMS3T&role=attend

Thursday, May 28, 11 p.m. Eastern time (8 p.m. Pacific time)

http://www.livemeeting.com/cc/laureateedu/join?id=TMN8M8&role=attend

Please join by using the Live Meeting links above. Please log in several minutes prior to the start of the webinar and be sure to have your computer speakers turned on. If you do not have Live Meeting installed on your computer, please install it in advance of these webinars.

The Walden Library is now in Google Scholar!

Google Scholar fans (http://scholar.google.com) will be happy to note that Google Scholar now links to  Walden Library full-text journals.  Here’s how to set your preferences:

1. Click on “Scholar Preferences”

2. Under Library links, enter Walden University into the search box and click on the “Find Library” button

3. Check the box next to “Walden University – Full Text@Walden Library”

4. Click on “Save Preferences”

Now you’re ready to search.

You can add the word “Walden” to any search you do in Google Scholar and you will see many articles with the words “Full-Text @Walden Library” next to the title.

Click on “Full-Text @Walden Library” and you will be taken to a page that will ask for your MyWalden login and password.

Enter those in the appropriate boxes and click on the “Submit” button. You will then be taken to the full-text of the article (note, this may be a pdf that requires Adobe Acrobat).

Caveat Emptor: This is not a 100% surefire way to find articles in the Walden Library. This is merely a convenience for our students who use Google Scholar.  To be absolutely certain you are finding everything in the Walden Library, we suggest you contact one of our reference librarians for help. Use Ask a Librarian in the navigation bar on the right!