LibGuides: Self Help: Finding Books & Articles

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Use Library Search | Ketu

Library Search | Ketu is the big search box front and centre on the Library homepage. It's a great place to start for all your searches.

Library Search | Ketu - discovering our collections [video]
A general introduction to using Library Search Ketu, the Otago Library catalogue and search tool.
Library Search | Ketu Help Guide [online guide]
An extensive support guide with detailed info on searching and using Library Search | Ketu.

Find journal articles

Find a journal article - with Library Search | Ketu or Google Scholar [video]
Use Library Search | Ketu to find a specific article or reference.

Find a journal article - with Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) [video]
An EBSCOhost video tutorial demonstrating how to use Advanced Searching on the EBSCO database, Academic Search Complete.
Find a specific article [PDF document]
Step-by-step guide to accessing full-text of journal article using OU Library Search | Ketu.
Finding Full Text: Tips [PDF document]
Tips and techniques to help you find full text quickly, including conference abstracts and subsequent papers.

Find books

Find a book - on the Library shelves [video]
Learn how call numbers work and how to find a book on the the Library shelves.

Virtual bookshelf on Library Search | Ketu [video]
Use the new Virtual Bookshelf feature in Library Search | Ketu to find more books on a subject. Watch this 30 second introduction to learn more!
Use Course Reserve to find, borrow and reserve a book [video]
Course Reserve is where you will find print and electronic required reading for your paper.
Find a thesis [PDF]
Step-by-step guidelines on how to find a Otago University thesis.

Keeping Up to Date

Setting up search alerts

Keep up with the most recent research on your topic by saving your searches and creating regular email alerts which deliver the latest journal articles automatically.

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