We have a few other research guides that you might find interesting or helpful.
Discover articles, books, videos, images, statistics, and more from the Library's print and online collections
When you have done your search, don’t forget to use the limiters. The main ones are:
Available in Library Collection.............. | you will be able to read the articles/books online or find them in the library |
Scholarly Peer Reviewed Journals ..... | if you need journal articles only |
Print Books........................................ | limits mainly to our physical book, collection |
Subject ................................................... | a listing of alternative keywords that you can use to improve your search |
Geography............................................... | want to limit to Canada? use this |
Limit by Database ................................ | gives you a list of the databases that have been searched (from here you can limit to only one database) |
There are a small number of databases which are not pre-indexed in the EBSCO's central index, including Canadian Business and Current Affairs, Canadian Newsstand, and CPI-Q. The database names are displayed on the right side of the screen. You may click on the database to view the additional search results. |
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Remember to use this toolbar to easily:
Email yourself the article
Cite your article (provides the citation in many different styles)
Permalink links to the article whether you are on or off campus. Use this link to email to your professor, or classmates. |
System Requirements
In order to effectively use all EBSCOhost features, the minimum browser requirements are Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 8.0, Google Chrome 16, and Safari 5.1 (for Macintosh). You must also have Adobe ® Reader® installed to view the PDF Full Text files. If you are using Visual Search, you must also install Adobe ® Flash Player 8.0 or higher.
Custom made UFV tutorials:
Tutorials from the service provider:
Example subject headings:
Some useful strategies for successfully finding books in the UFV library:
When searching for items with the library catalogue:
In order to find a book on the shelf, you need a call number and the location. Here’s an example: HV 741 C429 2008 Stacks
Once you have a call number, you can browse that section of the shelves for more on the same subject.
“E-books” are available electronically, no call number needed. Just click on the link.
"Just Received” items are not available but you can place a hold on them to get them quickly.
“On Order” items are in the process of being purchased. This can take a long time so look for something else.
You can also request books from other campuses as well as place holds on books that are checked out.
Remember that books take a long time to be published so often their information is out of date. If you are looking for current up-to-date research, you need to look for peer-reviewed journal articles. You cannot find journal articles using the library catalogue.
When you need current, up-to date information, it is best to look for journal articles. Journal articles in peer-reviewed journals assume that you know the basics about the subject.
Here is a list of research databases that will work best. Remember that each database will give you different results so try each one.
Examples searches:
Remember also to vary terms by using Aboriginal, Metis, First Nations, Inuit, names of the nations like Cree, Mi'kmaq, Sto:lo and even the terms Indians or Natives.
Canadian Business & Current Affairs (CBCA) covers current events, business, science, the arts, education, and social sciences as produced in Canada.
Permitted Uses for this Database
Another way to find journal articles is to try and find the references listed in your readings. For example to find this citation:
Victor, J., Linds, W., Episkenew, J., Goulet, L., & Benjoe, D. (2016). Kiskenimisowin (self-knowledge): Co-researching wellbeing with Canadian first nations youth through participatory visual methods. International Journal of Indigenous Health, 11(1), 262-278. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.18357/ijih111201616020
Copy the journal title, International Journal of Indigenous Health and go to the UFV Journals List . Paste the journal title into the search box and see what database offers online access.
In this case, Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database (CBCA). Make sure to double check the dates of coverage because the search only checks the journal title. In this case the coverage starts in 2004 so we are okay. Click on the Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database (CBCA) link. Look for the "Search within this publication" box near the bottom and enter the article title "Kiskenimisowin (self-knowledge)" into the search box. You should then be able to locate the actual article.
Table of Contents from Canadian Journal of Native Studies
Statistics are useful in many ways; in addition to enhancing one's understanding of a subject, they can provide persuasive evidence for a point of view. You can find statistics on just about any topic, but it helps to first ask yourself some key questions about the data you're seeking:
In other words, It's helpful to consider where you might reasonably expect to find the data - this can save you hours of fruitless searching.
Genuine Involvement of Indigenous Families with Allan Luke. (3:55) Retrieved from http://thelearningexchange.ca/videos/genuine-involvement-of-indigenous-families/. Ontario Ministry of Education.
Even though this is coming from an educational perspective, this video is still important to learn about the importance of family, community and the interpersonal responsibility that young indigenous people feel towards themselves and their peers.
If you think you need to talk to a librarian, there are a variety of ways to get in contact.
Just click on the link below, chose your location and you can choose a specific librarian or select "no preference."