BIOL5500 Bioinformatics & Biotechnology
support for students taking BIOL5500 covering Illiad, reading scholarly articles, and searching for primary literature
- First Things First
- Basic Search Strategies
- Where to Search
- Reading Scientific Literature
- Citations
- Need Help!
Change of Mentality
Part of the Process
Recognizing that searching library resources - finding, reading, evaluating, and synthesizing literature/data/documents- is an integral part of any research project, is the first step in preparation. Searching for resources should not be left as a last minute activity. The process involves thought, multiple searches, organization, and knowledge of where/how to find the resources required. Use this guide to help you navigate the process, and please remember to reach out to your library liaison if you need additional assistance.
Take the Time
- To create an Illiad account if you don't already have one! Interlibrary loan will probably be a reality at some point in your research future. Save time now, and create your account. This will alleviate a great deal of frustration and confusion once you are researching and find something that the library does not subscribe to.
- Remember, even if you are on campus, your personal laptop will have an IP address that is not recognized. You will need to authenticate (your GS credentials) to fully access materials. Sometimes the initial login does not complete this. If you are searching the databases and see a yellow bar at the top of the page - you need to click and authenticate!
- Ask-A-Librarian Chat is there for a reason! There is no need to second guess and deal with major frustration while searching library resources. The library chat function is on the library home page, and is also available through our library guides (little golden bubble on each page). Use it and receive an immediate answer to your question!