WebCat
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WebCat is the University of Southampton Library's catalogue. There are two tutorials available to help with its use. There are also a series of podcasts (PowerPoint slideshows with audio narration). There is an Advanced search on the catalogue that can reduce the number of returns you get when putting in keywords and help speed the time you take searching for articles.
- Evaluating search engines
"Have you ever used a search engine other than Google? Do you know why you always use Google? Do you make the best use of Google? If you have answered "no" to any of these questions, you should read on". (Girton College Library, University of Cambridge)
- Search tips
Anglia Ruskin University library offer tips about searching catalogues starting with;
- Search tools specific to certain tasks
Noodle tools has listed the options for searching other than just Google when a specific type of search is being undertaken including academic sites.
- Sorting, Storing Information and other e-skills
Sorting and storing information for future use is much harder than it sounds with the amount of data we can gather from the Internet. Most systems are text based but mind mapping can help. Reminders and good time management skills can all help as well as learning how to make the most of the learning environments on offer.
