COM LIT R1B: Literary & Philosophical Representations of Music

Campus libraries

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:48:10 -0700

Click on the image below to see a larger interactive version of the campus library map.

You can also view/download a PDF map of library locations.

Off-campus access to resources

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:49:02 -0700

Unless home is a campus dorm, in order to access many Library resources you must first configure your computer to use one of two simple access methods (Proxy Server is the quickest and easiest):

Proxy Server
After you make a one-time change in your web browser's settings, allows you to use your CalNet ID to accesss a licensed resource (setup instructions).

VPN (Virtual Private Network)
After you install and run the VPN software on your computer, you log in with a CalNet ID to accesss a licensed resource.

Library Hours

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:49:22 -0700

Hours on:
Enter as mm/dd/yy

For:

Floorplans: Main Stacks, Moffitt & Doe

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:49:36 -0700

Looking for a location in the Main Stacks, Moffitt or Doe ? Here's the floorplans.

This guide has been archived

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:27 -0700

Please note: this course guide was created during a previous semester, and is no longer being actively maintained. For a list of current course guides, please see http://lib.berkeley.edu/alacarte/course-guides.

The Right Tool for the Job

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:49:53 -0700

Choosing the "right" resource means choosing a database that finds you the kind of materials you need.

Encyclopedias: Brief background information on your topic.

Books & articles: You're likely to need the UCB Library catalog (OskiCat) and an article database for your assignment. Which one you use, depends on what you already know and the kind of materials sought.

If you already have a citation for an item or you want to find books on your topic, you can start with the catalog
If you want to isolate articles or essays on a topic, you'll need to use an "article" database
Details (including locating results)

Library Catalog

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:50:15 -0700

OskiCat lists the UCB libraries' collections, their location, and if they are available.

books, journals, films, etc.
sample catalog record
available via catalogs tab of the library website

Article databases & other electronic resources

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:50:28 -0700

available via the electronic resources link on the library website
view for specific subject or view general (interdisciplinary) category
database descriptions (subject, type of materials, dates of publication, if full text available)
Recommended = central resource, typically helpful for many researchers
sidebar menu (links to other types of resources in selected subject)

Remember: Off-campus access requires Proxy Server or VPN setup

Background information

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:51:09 -0700

Encyclopedias are often a good place to begin when you don't know much about a topic. They provide basic background information, the knowledge of which helps when searching for other materials: identify people, events, issues, etc. Entries may also have an associated bibliography that identifies other materials related to a topic.

Online Access...see electronic resources section above

link by Subject > use left sidebar menu to to encyclopedias (recommeded)
link by Type > Encyclopedias and almanacs (all of them)

Print Encyclopedias... use OskiCat

What's here ?

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:51:46 -0700

These notes contain additional suggestions about how you might proceed to best use the resources outlined in this class guide. They presume familiarity with the general concepts and information addressed in the other tabbed pages of the guide.

Suggested resources

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:52:04 -0700

OSKICAT

find books on your topic
find periodicals identified as having article content on your topic
find encyclopedias to get background information
see search tips section on this page

SUBJECT article databases

identify article and essay content on your topic
results from resources in chosen discipline
see search tips section on this page
subjects: Literature, Philosophy, Music, History, etc.

MLA is a recommended database for literature
- citation only (e.g. no full text)
- use UC-eLinks locate article text

GENERAL article databases (interdisciplinary)

many have popular sources (magazine & news) as well scholarly
- check database description
- limit to scholarly results
see search tips section on this page

JSTOR is a recommended database
- scholarly journals
- full text resource
- use advanced search mode (if want to narrow to specific discipline)

Other...

Literature Resource Center

online encyclopedia for literature
biographical information about authors
- access subject databases for literature
- use sidebar menu to link to encyclopedias
- link to the LRC and select a Person search
- results will be tabbed (see biographies tab)

Search tips

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:52:22 -0700

Recommended Tips for searching databases (also consider limiting by language)

Catalog searching (for books about a topic)
- search 2 or 3 terms representing key concepts of your focus
- try different combinations of terms
- try synonyms and related terms
- try adding the term criticism for literary analysis
- try adding terms for specific types of materials: encyclopedias, biographies...
  
  Sample keyword searches...
  
  kurosawa and criticism
  macbeth and criticism
  shakespeare and criticism and love
  mann and biography
  opera and encyclopedias
- Limit by language - modify search to limit by selected language
- If your search is too broad, use Modify button for search limits

If you get stuck try the chat reference feature (Help tab)

UC-eLinks

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:52:39 -0700

In many article databases you will encounter UC-eLinks. When a result is not available online, this feature allows you to check the UC-wide collections and see if it's available elsewhere.

A good rule of thumb: when you see the icon click on it to view your access options. Depending on what's available for a given result, options can range from online access, to checking for print copy in a UC library, to requesting an interlibrary loan.

Citing Sources

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:53:03 -0700

Properly citing sources is an important part of your research. It allows you to avoid plagiarism and highlights your engagement with related scholarship.

In a nutshell: "Whenever you quote or base your ideas on another person's work, you must document the source you used. Even when you do not quote directly from another work...."

The above extract is taken from the Library's guide on citing sources. It provides an overview of this topic and links to formatting rules for the major citation styles [including the MLA style (via Purdue University)].

* SHORTCUT: Many databases allow you to export citations in a given citation style (MLA, APA, etc.) . When provided, this functionality is often in a database's email options. *

Ask a Librarian 24/7 Chat

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:53:21 -0700

Research Advisory Service

tdilwort@library.berkeley.edu (Tim Dilworth) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:53:32 -0700

Research Advisory Service for Cal Undergraduates

Book a 30-minute appointment with a librarian who will help refine and focus research inquiries, identify useful online and print sources, and develop search strategies for humanities and social sciences topics (examples of research topics).

Schedule, view, edit or cancel your appointment online (CalNetID required)