Assignment: Library Exercises

The library computer catalogue can be accessed by terminals located within the library or via the library website http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk.

1. Type ‘Computer Gaming Technology’ in the search function.

1.1 How many records are listed in total?

The results change depending on certain variables. (Note: More results are listed when the word ‘Technology’ is excluded)

  • Simple Search: Computer Gaming Technology = 48,725
  • Simple Search: Computer Gaming Technology = 61,433 (Expand My Results to include items not available in full text / not at ARU)
  • Advanched Search: Computer Gaming AND Technology = 60,446
  • Advanched Search: Computer Gaming AND Technology = 80,383 (Expand My Results to include items not available in full text / not at ARU)

1.2 What is the class number and location of the most useful books listed?

  • Cambridge Main Collection 794.8XX

1.3 How many databases are provided?

  • Simple Search and Simple Search Expanded: 21
  • Advanced Search and Advanced Search Expanded: 22

1.4 How many results are found in total?

as hardcopy books

  • Simple Search and Simple Search Expanded: 1
  • Advanced Search and Advanced Search Expanded: 21

as electronic books

  • Simple Search: 44,916
  • Simple Search Expanded: 44,902
  • Advanced Search: 56,624
  • Advanced Search Expanded: 56,574

as journal papers

  • Simple Search: 3,105
  • Simple Search Expanded: 4,152
  • Advanced Search: 5,270
  • Advanced Search Expanded: 6,968

1.5 Which database found the most results?

  • Simple Search: ProQuest Central
  • Simple Search Expanded: SciTech Premium Collection
  • Advanced Search: ProQuest Central
  • Advanced Search Expanded: SciTech Premium Collection

2. How do you intend to use the library e-bookshelf?

  • To store books pertaining to my course for ease of access.

3. Type ‘Technology’ in the search function.

3.1 How many records are listed in total?

  • Simple Search: 50,347,702
  • Simple Search Expanded: 82,843,624

3.2 What is the class number and location of the most useful books listed?

  • Cambridge Main Collection 600.XXX

3.3 How many databases are provided?

  • 37

3.4 How many results are found in total?

as hardcopy books

  • Simple Search and Simple Search Expanded: 2,109

as electronic books

  • Simple Search: 49,908,190
  • Simple Search Expanded: 49,818,089

as journal papers

  • Simple Search: 8,950,776
  • Simple Search Expanded: 14,589,976

3.5 Which database found the most results?

  • SciTech Premium Collection

4. Type ‘Computer Science’ in the search function.

4.1 How many records are listed in total?

  • Simple Search: 9,660,657
  • Simple Search Expanded: 14,066,544

4.2 What is the class number and location of the most useful books listed?

  • Cambridge Main Collection 000.XXX; 004.XXX; 005.XXX

4.3 How many databases are provided?

  • 23

4.4 How many results are found in total?

as hardcopy books

  • Simple Search and Simple Search Expanded: 320

as electronic books

  • Simple Search: 9,515,323
  • Simple Search Expanded: 9,493,843

as journal papers

  • Simple Search: 2,060,687
  • Simple Search Expanded: 3,293,388

4.5 Which database found the most results?

  • SciTech Premium Collection

5. For this exercise, find journals that are easy to read and mostly written in an approachable style.

  • Animation Magazine
  • Grafik
  • Web User

6. Visit IEEE Xplore; select an article or paper from ONE of the IEEE journals you have discovered and write a brief synopsis summarising the main points of the article.

Journal Titles Exercise

  • Current issues are usually on display on the first floor of the library. Start at each end of the stack and compile a list of all titles that will be useful for your studies.

Journal Title Description Why It Will Be Useful
Animation Magazine The business, technology and art of animation and VFX. animation, vfx
Computer Arts The multi-award-winning magazine for designers. graphics, design, creativity
Develop A magazine focused on the games development sector. games, development
Digital Photographer The digital photography magazine for enthusiasts and pros. inspiration
Grafik We love graphic design. graphics, design, inspiration
Printmaking Today Artists, prints, books and multiples. creativity, inspiration
Science The very best in research across the sciences. knowledge, research
VINE Information and knowledge management systems. information, research
Web Designer Defining the Internet through beautiful design. website, design
Web User The UK’s favourite internet magazine. www, knowledge


Written on October 28, 2016 | Tagged: Core Skills