GRMN 895 January 6, 2009
Getting Connected Click on Connection Off-Campus on the Library s home page Click here to access databases from home
Finding Primary Sources In Library catalogues, novels/fiction don t have subject headings. (You can look in library catalogues, but it may take some time finding novels). Example: Persepolis Please note that the subject heading for this title is to indicate it is a graphic novel only.
Finding primary sources You can find primary sources in QCAT Library Catalogue by either searching by keyword or by using the Library of Congress Subject headings (LSCH). Searching By Keyword: Use the following words to find a primary source: * correspondence * diaries * documents * early works to 1800 * interviews * pamphlets * personal narratives * sources * trials
Resources at Queen s WorldCat Below is an example of a search for Iran and Fiction as subjects. Here are the subject headings for Persepolis: In WorldCat, it is also possible to find visual material, such as film.
BDSL Online: Bibliographie der deutschen Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft This database gives keywords to books and articles. You can search for Iran and find primary texts.
Deutsche Nationalbibliographie You can try searching the National bibliography and catalogue by title or keyword. This process may take some time.
Book Review Digest Plus In this database, you can search for a topic/keyword and find a book review about a primary text.
Free online resources: There are also many free online resources (vendors, catalogues, bookstores, publishers) that list book titles. Here are some examples: Perlentaucher.de (http://www.perlentaucher.de) ist ein Kulturmagazin im Internet.
Free online resources - continued Buchhandel.de (http://buchjournal.buchhandel.de/) ist das unabhängige Buch-Portal für Leser und Buchkäufer: Es bietet die Recherche im VLB (Verzeichnis Lieferbarer Bücher) mit über 1.200.000 Büchern, Videos, Hörbüchern, Kalendern und Software. Zweitausendeins. (http://www.zweitausendeins.de//)
Finding Secondary Sources - QCAT QCAT Steps for finding books: construct keyword searches, open record, record call number, check subject headings by clicking on Full Record. Search again with other words. You may want to click on Search History in QCAT, so that you don t repeat the same searches over and over again:
Points to remember when searching by Keyword: Use and to combine search terms. For example: gender and literature Use or to group alternate terms to expand your search For example: (erzahlung or erzaehlung) and (romantic or romantik) Use not to exclude word from your search For example: (german not austrian) Search phrases by using quotations around words. For example: German literature Use? for plural forms and variant word endings For example: identit? The question mark represents: identity, identities, identität, identité, identités, etc. Group search terms by using parentheses For example: (gender or sexuality) and German literature Please note: When searching with German words with an Umlaut, search with an e and without and e in order to get more records. It is not necessary to include the Umlaut when searching.
D. Finding Secondary Sources Journal articles Search for articles and article citations in journal indexes and databases. How to Select a Database Each index deals with a specific subject area. If you need to find an article, first check which one to use. From the library homepage Click Articles Select By Subject Select German Language and Literature This is the main literature database for modern languages
Points to remember about Journal Articles: Look for the year you want and record its location and call number. Journals can be on microfilm, paper, or online in fulltext. Current and Bound journals (periodicals) are on the 2 nd floor of Stauffer Library. Do not search QCAT by journal author or article title. Only the journal title is listed in QCAT To improve a search, check the descriptors/keywords or subject headings in the record
Principles for searching databases: Identify keywords (Heimat, homeland, cinema, film, Kino). Find out if a phrase needs quotations (depends on the database) (if in doubt, click on the HELP button to find out how to effectively search a database). Find out how to get different word endings. For example, is * (an asterix) used for different word endings or is it? (a question mark) Do words need to be connected with and, or, not? When available, choose Advanced search option Look for subject headings or descriptors in a useful record for more keyword ideas. Selecting the Get it @Queen s button does NOT imply that the article will be online/fulltext
FIAF International Index to Film Periodicals: bibliographical index offering in-depth coverage of the world's foremost academic and popular film journals from 1972 to the present day. Search for Iran and german* Click on this icon to find and read the article
RefWorks If you haven t already done so, create your individual account in RefWorks. Save citations in your personal Reference Citation Database (RefWorks)
RACER If Queen s does not have the book you need, you can order it through Interlibrary Loan
Need additional help? Please contact Nathalie Soini soinin@queensu.ca x75566 or come to my office hours KIN 300F Wednesday 9:30-11am