Academic Search Premier
Searching Academic Search Premier database tutorial   


Please note that the database interface has changed since our tutorials were developed.  Part 3 covers the interface changes.  Search concepts taught in Parts 1 & 2 remain the same.

Tutorial contents: 
  

Part 1   
    *  Why & when to use Academic Search Premier
    *  How to search by Keyword
    *  How to limit the search by full-text and publication date
    *  How to view, print and save search results
6 minutes.  Click Part 1 to start the tutorial.

Part 2   
    *  How to search using Subject Terms 
    *  How to search using Index Terms
    *  How to do Advanced Searching using Boolean logic
7 minutes.  Click Part 2 to start the tutorial.  

Part 3
    *  New interface features, "Ebsco 2.0". 
    *  Basic search screen.
    *  Results list.
    *  Images. 
    *  Visual search.
    *  Expanded full-text search capabilities.
12 minutes.  Click Part 3 to start the tutorial.

Technical requirements: 

Parts 1 and 2 include audio.  Be sure that your computer's sound is turned on.  If you are playing the tutorial in the library, please check out a headset at the library desk. The tutorial
is best viewed when the display resolution of your monitor is set at 1024 X 768 pixels.

These tutorials require the free Adobe (Macromedia) Flash player.
    *  Download Flash player
Note that once you are using the database, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view full-text PDF articles.
    *  Download Adobe Reader

Other questions:

    *  Academic Search Premier - Direct access to the database.
    *  Instructions for off-campus access    
    *  To view/search a list of Journals available in Academic Search Premier, click on the Publications tab inside the database.
    *  Ask the Library Staff if you have questions.  (763) 576-4820 or
       (763) 576-4815, or e-mail kbronshteyn@anokatech.edu 

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