Subject Guides: Access & Discovery: Tools

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Google Scholar Settings This guide will help you to optimise your Google Scholar settings so that you will find eResources that UP subscribe to.
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LibKey Nomad LibKey Nomad browser extension gives you fast, one-click access to scholarly articles.
EBSCOhost Passport EBSCOhost Passport will include access to supplemental scholarly information related to the user’s search, provided by EBSCO’s open web research platform, EBSCO Essentials™.
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Search techniques in WorldCat Discovery Video
This video demonstrates how to perform a few basic searches in WorldCat Discovery.
Advanced Searches in WorldCat Discovery Video
This video demonstrates how to use the Advanced Search feature in WorldCat Discovery.
Select databases from Advanced Search use in WorldCat Discovery Video
This video demonstrates how to select databases on the Advanced Search screen to search in WorldCat Discovery.
Filter search results in WorldCat Discovery Video
This video demonstrates how to filter search results to achieve a focused list of resources.
Interpret the Item Details In WorldCat Discovery Video
This video reviews search results and explains the Action Panel and Item Details screens.
Create, save and share personal lists in WorldCat Discovery Video
This video shows you how to share single items from search results in WorldCat® Discovery Services.
Share items from search results in WorldCat Discovery Video
This video demonstrates how to build and manage personal lists in WorldCat Discovery Services.

WorldCat Discovery Presentation by SABINET
Slides presented by Eleta Grimbeek and made available to Information Specialists to assist with the preparation of training material.

WorldCat Discovery Searching: Basics
Quick reference guide on performing basic searches through WorldCat® Discovery.
WorldCat Discovery Searching: Advanced Topics
Information on query syntax, the Advanced Search screen options, filtering search results, and sharing links to records.

BrowZine To access BrowZine from your smartphone or tablet, download the BrowZine app from the appropriate app store.