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Reference types and how to search for them
Common abbreviations
Common problems and solutions
Updated: September 2007 by
TGM

Key elements:
Clues Clues
Tips for searching for books:
 Search the Library Catalogue by author(s)/editor(s) and/or words from the title to see where it is held and if it is available. Use the
Any field search
 Alternatively, check for e-books using the E-Books page of the library website or the Digital Library (e.g. via Ebrary )
Updated: September 2007 by
TGM

Searching for e-books in Ebrary
Updated: September 2007 by
TGM

Key elements:
Clues Clues
Tips for searching for book chapters
 Search the library catalogue for the book title or author(s)/editor(s) of the book . Use the Any field search.
 Alternatively, check for e-books using the E-Books page of the library web site or the Digital Library (e.g. via Ebrary )
Updated: September 2007 by
TGM

Key elements:
Clues
Clues
Tips for searching for journal articles
 Search the Library Catalogue for the title of the journal . Use the
Journal Title search. Check the holdings information to see if the date that you require is held by the library.
 OR, use the Digital Library Find e-journal search to check whether the journal is available online.
Updated: September 2007 by
TGM

Updated: September 2007 by
TGM
Find e-journal search in the
Digital Library
Search options

 ibid is an abbreviation of the Latin term ibidem and means 'the same as the preceding reference'
 op cit is an abbreviation of the Latin opere citato and means in the work cited. Look back in the list for full publication details which have already been given.
 et al is a Latin abbreviation meaning and others and is used when there are more than two authors or editors
Updated: September 2007 by
TGM

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I can’t find the book on the Library catalogue
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Check spelling, try other searches, Ask at the Enquiries Desk
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My reading list indicates the location number but the book is not there…
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Check: Due Date (Reserve if required), other collections, location number etc.
Ask at the Enquiries Desk
3.
The library catalogue says that the book is on the shelf, but I can’t find it…
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Check: collection, location number, Re-shelving shelves
Ask at the Enquiries Desk
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I can’t find a journal on the library catalogue, or in the library
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Check spelling, try journal title search, check other collections and Digital Library
(Find e-journal search)
Ask at the Enquiries Desk
Updated: September 2007 by
TGM