Online Libraries and Databases, Week 10, 9th October 2007

Lecture why use online libraries? they are convenient, Internet connection allows access any time anywhere. they have access to many resources of a variety of types. they are usually current, kept up to date, easy for making notes and usually free access. types of online libraries

• online text repositories
• online journals
• electronic books
• musical
• artworks

some of the negatives of online libraries are:

• in many cases only the catalogue is online.
• many libraries require subscription
• for music, art etc, you are seeing copies resolution may be reduced.

referencing online libraries

• accurate referencing is vital
• use APA format
• details found in the ECU library publications
• EndNote libraries
• in many courses, marks are deducted from assignments with incorrect referencing.

copyright issues

• correct referencing of sources
• copyright permission not required for notes
• use of art,music
• statement of copyright
• responsibility of the copyright permission rests with you

Online Databases

they are similar to online libraries, they focus on data collection. they have search and browse facilities. they provide data collection and distribution.

types of online databases

• people searches
• e-mail directories
• genealogy
• maps & atlases
• government information & statistics
• news & media
• portals

Positives

Databases provide a comprehensive search, they are current, recently updated, brows able, 24/7 access, electronic format.

Negatives

Many Databases are accessible only by subscription, they have lots of advertising, sometimes difficult to navigate and can be overwhelming with the amount of information.

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top ten useful functions of the ECU library site

1. ability to search online databases by subject or title

2. the different types of catalogues are divided

3. search by keyword, subject, author,title,ISBN,call number, journal titles.

4. access to other libraries such as, ECU joondalup UWA and Curtin

5.reserve readings

6. academic journals

7. websites

8. quick links

9. search by faculty

10. advanced searches with keywords, phrases, quotes, authors, etc.

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Why is this medication prescribed? Return to top Prednisone is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels (lack of certain substances that are usually produced by the body and are needed for normal body functioning). Prednisone is also used to treat other conditions in patients with normal corticosteroid levels. These conditions include certain types of arthritis; severe allergic reactions; multiple sclerosis (a disease in which the nerves do not function properly); lupus (a disease in which the body attacks many of its own organs); and certain conditions that affect the lungs, skin, eyes, kidneys blood, thyroid, stomach, and intestines. Prednisone is also sometimes used to treat the symptoms of certain types of cancer. Prednisone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works to treat patients with low levels of corticosteroids by replacing steroids that are normally produced naturally by the body. It works to treat other conditions by reducing swelling and redness and by changing the way the immune system works.

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6 this website is very useful for people who are prescribed drugs and want to find out more about the side effects. it is also useful to research yourself a drug or symptoms before you see your doctor so as you have a better understanding.