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Learn how to find reference books in the library catalog.
- Encyclopedia of Distributed Learning Ref. LC5211 .E52 2004
- Encyclopedia of Education Ref. LB15 .E47 2003
- Encyclopedia of Learning and Memory Ref. BF318 .E53 1992
- Greenwood Dictionary of Education Ref LB15 .G68 2003
- Learning Theories, A to Z Ref. LB15 .L4695 2002
- MIT Encyclopedia of the Cognitive Sciences Ref. BF311 .M556 1999
To find books on a given subject, search GIL, the online library catalog.
Perform a Keyword Search when you want to match your term with the same term in a certain field of the database, such as Author, Title, Subject, or Series. You can also attempt to match your term as a Keyword (Title/Subject), which will cause the GIL search engine to look in the Title and Subject fields of the record, or you can try to match your term anywhere in the record by selecting Keyword Anywhere.
Use the Exact Search option if you know the exact term you want to match, such as title, author name, or subject. Also, if you know the beginning part of the term, such as the first word of a title or the first few letters of an author's name, you can use the Exact Search option to find the full form of your term. If you are have trouble finding the material you need using a certain subject term, you can also use Exact Search to find what is called a valid Library of Congress Subject Heading, as well as subheadings for that subject term. For instance, if you attempt to find literary criticism using "Literary Criticism" as a subject term, you will find the the valid Library of Congress Subject Heading for "Literary Criticism" is simply "Criticism".
Suggested Library of Congress Subject Headings for Instructional Design:
- Artificial intelligence Educational applications
- Cognition
- Computer-assisted instruction
- Distance education
- Education Data processing
- Educational technology
- Employees Training of
- Employees Training of Computer-assisted instruction
- Instructional systems Design
- Interactive video
- Internet in education
- Learning, Psychology of
- Learning Social aspects
- Organizational learning
- Task analysis in education
- Telecommunications in education
- User interfaces (Computer systems)
- Web sites Design
- World Wide Web
In addition to the materials located in the library, GGC provides you with access to some 26,000 full-text electronic books through netLibrary. You can access netLibrary through GALILEO, through GIL, or visit http://netlibrary.com/.
Note: You need to set up a netLibrary account before you can use netLibrary books. However, it is free and only involves filling out a simple form. See our Ebook/netLibrary guide or ask a librarian for more information. netLibrary uses Library of Congress Subject Headings as well, so try the examples given above.
The Georgia Gwinnett College Library collects series of books in many subject areas, both in print and in netLibrary.
Learn how to find books by series title in the library catalog.
Use GALILEO databases to find articles. The following databases are a good place to start your search.
If you would like to find out if a particular journal is available electronically, use GALILEO's Journals A-Z. Georgia Gwinnett College Library does not subscribe to all of the databases that UGA subscribes to. Therefore, if you are not a UGA student, you may not have access to some of the databases that are presented in the results of a search in the EJL.
Business Source Premier (full-text)
This database provides full text for over 2,280 journals and indexing and abstracts for nearly 2,440 journals covering all aspect of business. Coverage: 1984- (for indexing and abstracts); 1990- (for full text coverage).
ABI/INFORM Complete (full-text)
This database provides full text for over 1,461 U.S. and international journals covering all aspect of business and management. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for 759 journals. Coverage: 1971- ; full-text from 1991-- ABI/INFORM Dateline (full-text)
This database focuses on local and regional business news coverage of large corporations, privately held companies, local start-ups, executive profiles, marketing, finance, and industry news. It provides information not typically found in the national press sources. Topics cover subjects such as agriculture, company profiles, corporate strategies, executive profiles, financial services, high technology, manufacturing, marketing, regional business environments, retailing, and service industries. - Academic Search Premier (full-text) provides abstracts and indexing for over 3,800 publications, as well as full text for over 3,200 scholarly journals and general magazines. Coverage: 1984 – present.
- Research Library (full-text) is a multidisciplinary database that covers more than 1,600 publications. Coverage: 1986-present (citations and abstracts); 1991-present (full text for selected publications).
- Education Full Text (full-text)
Full text Education articles from Wilson OmniFile. - Computer Source: Consumer Edition (full-text)
This database has information on current technologies in the areas of computing, the internet, telecommunications, and electronics. Coverage: 1984 - present (dates vary). - ERIC (linked full-text)
This database covers all aspects of education and educational research, includes both abstracts of published and unpublished sources on thousands of educational topics, with links to the full text of many articles. - netLibrary (full-text electronic books)
netLibrary provides access to over 15,000 electronic books (eBooks), including reference books, scholarly monographs, publications of many university presses, and consumer books that have been converted into digital format. It is possible to perform full-text searches of a single eBook, search thousands of volumes simultaneously, browse topic categories, or read eBooks directly online. Titles may be checked out for on-screen viewing for four hours. NOTE: Each individual user must create a personal user name and password.
Print Journals and Magazines Located at the GGC Library
Learn how to find print periodicals in the library catalog.
- Adult Learning
- Journal of Educational Psychology
- Personnel Psychology
For more information, see Find Articles.
Use caution when selecting web sites to use for research purposes. Search engines such as Google can provide access to web sites relevant to your research, but it is necessary to investigate the authoritativeness of your search results.
Pay attention to certain details:
- Who created the site?
- Are their credentials made available?
- When was the site last updated?
- What is the purpose of the site?
- Is the site trying to sell you something or convince you of something?
For a web site containing high quality, carefully reviewed articles on every imaginable subject, please have a look at SKS Web Select.
UGA Libraries Research Central is a hierarchical guide to subject matter available electronically from UGA.
Associations
- Advanced Learning Technologies ALT is a division of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Office of Academics and Fiscal Affairs. ALT supports instructional technology activities of System faculty and staff through a variety of projects and activities.
- American Distance Education Consortium ADEC is a nonprofit distance education consortium composed of approximately 65 state universities and land-grant colleges. The consortium was conceived and developed to promote the creation and provision of high quality, economical distance education programs and services to diverse audiences, by the land grant community of colleges and universities, through the most appropriate information technologies available.
- American Society for Training and Development Founded in 1944, ASTD is a leading association of workplace learning and performance professionals. ASTD's 70,000 members and associates come from more than 100 countries and thousands of organizations.
- Association for Applied Interactive Multimedia AAIM was created to support professionals who use and develop interactive multimedia for education and training, as well as in commerce.
- Association for Computing Machinery Founded in 1947, ACM is a major force in advancing the skills of information technology professionals and students worldwide.
- Association for Educational Communications and Technology The mission of the AECT is to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process.
- Coalition for Networked Information CNI is an organization dedicated to supporting the transformative promise of networked information technology for the advancement of scholarly communication and the enrichment of intellectual productivity. Some 200 institutions representing higher education, publishing, network and telecommunications, information technology, and libraries and library organizations make up CNI's members.
- EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. Membership is open to institutions of higher education, corporations serving the higher education information technology market, and other related associations and organizations.
- Instructional Technology Council Established in 1977, ITC is an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges. ITC represents higher education institutions in the United States and Canada, and is leader in advancing distance education. ITC is constantly working to raise awareness about the benefits of distance learning and instructional telecommunications.
- International Association for Language Learning Technology - Established in 1965, IALLT is a professional organization whose members provide leadership in the development, integration, evaluation and management of instructional technology for the teaching and learning of language, literature and culture.
- International Society for Performance Improvement Founded in 1962, ISPI is the leading international association dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace. Representing more than 10,000 international and chapter members in 40 other countries, ISPI's mission is to develop and recognize the proficiency of our members and advocate the use of Human Performance Technology.
- International Society for Technology in Education ISTE is a nonprofit professional organization with a worldwide membership of leaders and potential leaders in educational technology. ISTE is dedicated to providing leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in K–12 education and teacher education.
- Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching MERLOT is a free and open resource designed primarily for faculty and students of higher education. Links to online learning materials are collected here along with annotations such as peer reviews and assignments.
- Society for Applied Learning Technology Founded in 1972, SALT is oriented to professionals whose work requires knowledge and communication in the field of instructional technology.
- Society for Technical Communication STC is an organization of 25,000 members, dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication. It is the largest organization of its type in the world.
Be sure to visit our Guide to Evaluating Web Sites before choosing a website as a source for research!
Additional Resources for UGA Students
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