An Introduction to the New Online Resources of the UP System: Student Webinar Series

As we navigate the challenges of this pandemic and shift to distance education, there is a need to revisit the paths by which we access our University’s information resources and reiterate the need for academic integrity. The webinar would focus on discussing the following:

• Discovery Service
• OpenAthens
• Introduction to Turnitin

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the webinar, participants will learn to:

• Search and locate library resources
• Access resources remotely
• Appreciate originality and prevent plagiarism

To be presented by Arthur Bryan C. Mariano
College Librarian II, UPD University Library

Local and international resources can help students strengthen concepts aligned with their academic disciplines. In this webinar, participants will be introduced to four online databases which provide a rich and wide array of local and international resources:

• Philippine E-Journals
• SpringerNature
• Emerald Insight
• Cambridge Core

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the webinar, participants will learn to:

• Search and locate the local and international library resources.
• Acquire the searching and retrieval skills of the provided local and international library resources.
• Effectively access the local and international resources of the library remotely.

To be presented by Ms. Jennilyn L. Bagares
College Librarian II, UPD University Library

Remote learning may have limited face-to-face interaction, but through visual databases, students and instructors can still learn and experience in-depth discussions of various topics. This webinar will feature the following audio-visual databases for a well-rounded learning experience.

• Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE)
• Academic Video Online (by ProQuest)

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the webinar, participants will learn to:

• Access audio-visual databases through the use of OpenAthens platform. 
• Use JoVE and Academic Video Online databases and maximize their use for research, teaching, and studying. 
• Be familiar with the interface of JoVE and Academic Video Online Databases. 
• Search high-quality videos needed for teaching, studying, and research

To be presented by Mr. Frederick G. Velasco
Librarian I, UPD University Library

In doing research, multidisciplinary resources can help students engage in concepts that align with different academic disciplines. Participants will be introduced to the three most comprehensive online databases subscribed by the University:

• EBSCO Academic Search Complete
• Gale Reference Complete
• ProQuest

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the webinar, participants will learn to:

• Be familiar with the interface of various online databases.
• Learn about the features of online databases, such as how to download full-text articles, generate citations, and save searches.
• Learn how to access online databases off-campus

To be presented by Ms. Michelle Ann G. Manalo
College Librarian I, UPD University Library

To perform research effectively and efficiently, one must engage in the concept and be familiar with the functions and features of research databases. In this session, participants will learn how to maximize the use and features of the three leading databases focused on Arts and Humanities for a smooth and fast search experience. 

• Taylor and Francis Online
• Project MUSE
• JSTOR

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the webinar, participants will learn to:

• Be familiar with the interface of Taylor and Francis, Project MUSE, and JSTOR.
• Access online databases off-campus.
• Search high-quality research articles related to the Arts and Humanities.

To be presented by Ms. Therghie I. Ablin
College Librarian II, UPD University Library

Global information analytics company Elsevier has been empowering the university’s scholarly communication needs with its highly-utilized databases.

• Mendeley
• Scopus
• ScienceDirect

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the webinar, participants will learn to:

• Understand the uses of Elsevier’s tools to support researchers in the research process
• Gain remote access to Elsevier’s tools subscribed by the UP System
• Search high-quality research articles using ScienceDirect and Scopus
• Manage references using Mendeley

To be presented by Mr. John Christopherson Fredeluces
College Librarian I, UPD University Library

Locating appropriate literature as part of the research process within online resources is an arduous task. However, this dilemma could be augmented through the use of smart search strategies by researchers and students. More so, through the use of these strategies, a researcher will efficiently gather accurate information with the least amount of time.

Learning objectives:

At the end of this webinar, participants are expected to do the following:

• Create an awareness among the attendees that online databases employ various smart search strategies. 
• Familiarize themselves with Basic and Advanced Search Strategies.
• Identify keywords that are deemed necessary in searching for relevant resources and references.
• Cultivate an attitude among attendees to pursue research

To be presented by Mr. A.B. Gideon N. De Castro
Librarian I, UPD University Library

There is a saying that goes, “Give credit where credit is due. This holds, especially in writing. However, an essential yet neglected part of doing research is proper referencing and citation. In this session, participants will be introduced to the dos and don’ts of citing and referencing other people’s work to ensure the output’s integrity and reliability.

Learning objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants are expected to do the following:

• Understand the concept of referencing, citation, and common knowledge
• Clarify misconceptions about referencing and citation
• Enumerate information that needs to be cited/credited
• Become familiar with citation tools

To be presented by Ms. Aiza May V. Palaya
College Librarian I, UPD University Library