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Find Books and More! (Using TRELLIS Effectively). Library Instruction Fall 2007. What is TRELLIS?. 3 catalogues in 1… University of Waterloo Wilfrid Laurier University University of Guelph Annex (shared off-site storage facility). Why use TRELLIS?. To find… Books Journals
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Find Books and More!(Using TRELLIS Effectively) Library Instruction Fall 2007
What is TRELLIS? 3 catalogues in 1… • University of Waterloo • Wilfrid Laurier University • University of Guelph • Annex (shared off-site storage facility)
Why use TRELLIS? To find… • Books • Journals • Government documents • Conference proceedings • Course reserves
How to use TRELLIS • Quick searches • Advanced searches • Save results • Course reserves
I need books on Napoleon… fast!!
Ah…it’s like Google! napoleon
1726 books?!! But I only need 5!!
Good! It’s at Porter…but Floors 6-10??? Check the Library Directory sign for the call number range
Porter Floors 6-10 • The Library Directory sign is located outside and inside each of the main elevators in Porter • Check the call number to find the correct floor
Your turn! • Conduct a quick search • Limit your list to one library or location • Sort your list • Write down the location, call number, and status of your best picks
TRELLIS can give you more • Use the advanced search to narrow or broaden your search • Use limits to refine your search • Pursue hyperlinksto locate similar records
A Quick Word About Terminology Think of words that apply to your topic… • Broader terms, narrower terms, synonyms, antonyms global warming climate change greenhouse effect weather
Advanced Search – Search Limits Limits in effect only for keyword and title searches
Your Turn! Explore the Advanced Search (“Combining Keywords”) • Set limits (language, location, etc.) • Use the drop down menus • Check out the results of selecting different subjects
Hmmm…it’s time for class…I don’t want to lose these…wonder if I can save them for later?
Export Options • Print, Save, or Email • RefWorks • Save to Favourites • Single record • Multiple records
Exporting a Single Record New Slide – need RW !!
Exporting Multiple Records Mark articles Select option
Your turn! • Find something of interest? Email it to yourself.
What if the book I need isn’t at Waterloo? What if the book I need is on loan?
Getting the Publication In either case (another library, on loan), choose