“The most perfect technique is that which is not noticed at all.” -- Pablo Casals (Spanish Cellist and Conductor, 1876-1973)
Many organizations subscribe to one or more online research services. They all have simple, easy to use search interfaces. They also have advanced search features. Mastering the advanced features can save you time by focusing the results of your search on highly relevant sections of the database.
Today’s tip … focus your search by selecting the journals that are most likely to contain the kind of article pertinent to your area of interest.
Case study … Search for “sulfur” in petroleum related journals in EbscoHost Academic
Step 1: Click “Publications”
Step 2: In the Publications Browse box type: hydrocarbon oil petroleum
Step 3: Select “Match Any Words” and click Search
Step 4: Browse the resulting list and Check the box next to each journal you want to include
Step 5: Click Add
Step 6: In the resulting window, click Search
Step 7: The next window provides the option to add search terms. For this example, type “Sulfur”
Step 8: Click Search
Step 9: You’re done! Browse the results.
Screen shots illustrating the above appear below.
Final tip … Every online database has its own peculiar way of going beyond simple searches. Ask your librarian for guidance on advanced search techniques for your organization’s subscribed databases.
Your organization doesn’t employ a librarian? You can ask your management to hire one … or you can use the services of an Independent Information Professional. Visit AIIP-Association of Independent Information Professionals (www.aiip.org) to find one that fits your needs.
One more tip … add a Desulfurization Blog (www.desulf.blogspot.com) feed to your organization’s Intranet.
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