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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 3, 2007
Contact:
, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7528
Fax: (512) 974-7442
Write Your Report Using the Online Databases!
Even if you can't make it to the Library, you can write your report from home using the APL online databases and your Library Card.
You say your teacher requires you to use three sources: an encyclopedia, a book, and a periodical article? No problem! All three types of sources are available online.
Follow these easy steps to begin:
- Start by getting background information and an overview of your topic. Usually, an encyclopedia article can provide this information. The Library offers the Britannica Online School Edition. If you are outside the Library you will be prompted to enter your Library Card number to be directed to the database.
- Consult a reference book from the Gale Virtual Reference Library collection or read an eBook from NetLibrary. You must create an account to use NetLibrary at home. Search NetLibrary by author, subject, title, or keyword. You can search the full text of all the books to pinpoint the information you need. There are more than 27,000 titles, so chances are good that you will find the book you need.
- The Library offers several full-text periodical databases. Find a journal, magazine, or newspaper article here! Start with MasterFILE Premier or eLibrary CE.
- Don't forget your bibliography! See the Duke University Libraries' Citing Sources for examples of formats from any one of four style manuals: APA, Chicago, MLA, and Turabian.
You did it! Remember the reference databases for your next assignment. The Library offers databases in many subject areas.
All the databases mentioned are available at all Library locations and from computers anywhere to Austin Public Library cardholders. Search from your home or your office! To find out more call telephone reference at 974-7400 or stop by any APL location.
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