1.2.2 Locate your references

Now that you know what type of publications your references are, you can locate them.

To locate a book, book chapter, newspaper article or journal article, you need to search the USQ Library catalogue: http://www.usq.edu.au/library/

There are several options for searching the catalogue:

To locate a book:

Search on the title, author, or author and title.

View a demonstration of searching the USQ library catalogue for a book. Timing:  01:54 minutes. You can also view the text version of this demonstration if you prefer.

To locate a book chapter:

Search on the title or the editor/author of the book (not the chapter title or chapter author).

View a demonstration of searching the USQ library catalogue for a book chapter. Timing: 02:00 minutes. You can also view the text version of this demonstration if you prefer.

To locate a journal, newspaper or magazine article:

Search on the title of the journal, newspaper or magazine (not the article title or article author).
If the library holds the journal, newspaper or magazine, check that the library has the year or volume and issue that you require.

View a demonstration of searching the USQ library catalogue for a journal, newspaper, or magazine article. Timing: 01:43 minutes. You can also view the text version of this demonstration if you prefer.

To locate a Web page:

A URL should be provided. Access the resource by entering the URL in the address bar of your Internet browser e.g. Internet Explorer.

View a demonstration of accessing a Web page. Timing: 00:30 minutes. You can also view the text version of this demonstration if you prefer.

Test your understanding

How would you search for this reference?

 You have searched the catalogue and located your reference. Can you find it on the library shelf?