For ENGL 3150 Online

1. Using the Clemson Library Website
to Find Articles, Journals, and
Databases
How to Locate Prior Research
Summer 2015

2. Need help finding prior research?
• CU Libraries can help!
• This PowerPoint will explain how you can access
a variety of resources using the CU Libraries
website.
• But first…a little vocabulary….

3. What’s the difference?

4. Search Engine
Search Engine
• A collection of
databases
• Common search
engines that can be
accessed through
Clemson Libraries
include: Academic Search
Complete, LexusNexus,
and Google Scholar

5. Beginning your search
• Navigate to the CU
Libraries home page:
http://www.clemson.
edu/library/

6. OneSearch
• You can use the OneSearch box to immediately begin searching for
books, articles, and journals
• However, this is a generalized search, so it may not return all of the
desired search results.

7. • For a more specific search,
click the “Start Your Research”
link on the left side of the
page.

8. You can choose a
specific search engine…
…or search by database.
Click “Databases A-Z”
for a full list.

9. You can also search
for journals by title.

10. • Scrolling down the “Articles and Research” page will reveal a list of subjects.
• Clicking on a subject will take you to a page dedicated to all resources for
research on that topic – including which databases will yield the best results
and which reference librarian to contact with questions and for help.
• For example, let’s click on “Biological Sciences.”

11. You are immediately re-directed to the Library Guide
home for biological sciences.
Use the purple tabs to find books, articles, and more.
If you have questions, you can contact the E-Science
Librarian: Megan.

12. • Clicking on the “Find
Articles” tab will bring
you to a page that lists
all of the databases
related to your subject
(in this case, biological
sciences).
• If you are unsure
about which database to
use for your subject, this
is a great way to find
out.

13. Questions?
• This is not the only way to search for prior
research using the Clemson Libraries website.
You are encouraged to explore the site and see
what you can find!
• If you have any additional questions about using
Clemson Libraries’ online resources, please post
to the “Week 2 – Chapter 5” discussion board.
• Happy researching!