Library Search | Ketu provides one-step searching across a wide range of the University of Otago Library's resources, including items on the shelf in the Library and some databases, e-journals, e-books and newspapers.
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The Library Search | Ketu box is on the Library homepage
Watch this video for a demonstration of how to use Library Search | Ketu.
Subject Guides are a great place to start looking for information on your assignment topic. They provide access to key resources, databases, research, websites and topic-related information.
There is a guide for the main subject areas taught at the University of Otago including:
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On the Databases webpage you will find links to 600+ databases. Article databases are a good source of information you can use in your assignments. You may need to use a range of databases to find all the information you need. If you know the name of the database you need, select it from the A-Z list.
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| Tip - if you access Google Scholar via the link on the Library homepage you will be able to link to articles in some of the Library's databases by clicking 'Otago Article Link' when it appears in the Google Scholar results screen. |
Google is a well-known internet search engine. To ensure you find quality information, use an appropriate search strategy. Try some of the tips and tricks listed in Google Searching (pdf).
Google Scholar can be a useful tool to use to find academic research available on the web. For help creating a search strategy, read Google Scholar: tips and tricks (pdf).
Google is not the only search engine - also consider:
Hocken Collections are housed in the Hocken Library, on Anzac Ave, a block from the Stadium.
Culture and history resources reflect New Zealand, the Pacific and the Antarctic:
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Contact Hocken staff on 479 8879, reference.hocken@otago.ac.nz, or take a tour each Wednesday at11am and 2pm.
