Non-Fiction Connection





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Non-Fiction Connection covers American non-fiction titles only.

NFC is a valuable Reader Development tool, enabling you and patrons to search for similar books to those you have already enjoyed. Simply type in a book title, and then click 'find similar'.

For more refined searches also use the left handside green menu.

From the right hand-side of the screen there is the opportunity to refine your results.

In the detailed title screen you can view a summary, reviews and awards.

The word cloud on the left of the screen shows related terms to the original search term.

Non-Fiction Connection has a similar interface to Fiction Connection enabling you to browse by

1. topic

2. genre

3 .setting

4. character

5. location

6. timeframe.

The database features titles with storylines, drama and characters.

To obtain a full listing under each tab click, 'click here' to view all topics under the banner.

Some popular genres include historical, political, travel, humour, sports, true crime and more.

The database is updated weekly and includes forthcoming titles. It retains titles from 2005 onwards, including popular and well known older titles, and out of print titles.
Unlike Fiction Connection, NFC does not include children and YA titles.


Also available through Fiction and Non-Fiction Connection is Complete Connection combining the two databases and can be accessed at the top of the screen.


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http://www.bowkersupport.com/library/pdfs/NFC_presentation.pdf
Walk through demo. Change view to 100 per cent for easier viewing.


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Non-Fiction Connection can be accessed through GBIP, from the Information on the Web page under Books & Reading or Databases. It is also accessible through WaMnet. Click on Resources & Systems-Information Services-Training.

Test me

1. A customer enjoys reading survival books like 'Into thin air' by Jon Krakauer. Can you recommend some books along similar lines.?

2. List other publications by Jon Krakauer.

3. Using 'Complete Connection' - which combines Fiction and Non-fiction Connection, find fiction titles similar to Angela's Ashes - Frank McCourt.

4. A patron is interested in reading autobiographies of actors . Search out a list of titles that have been on the bestseller list of the New York Times.

Fiction Connection

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Fiction Connection is a database covering American fiction titles, biographies, autobiographies and memoirs. The database is updated monthly.

Titles go back to 1997. Older titles by popular authors, classics and titles have been retained, including out of print titles. Source - popular review journals, publishers catalogues, authors websites and newspaper reviews.

This is a handy Reader Development tool, giving the librarian and patron the opportunity to search for a list of books by topic, genre, character, setting, timeframe or location, or a specific title, author or ISBN. To obtain a full listing under each tab, click, 'click here to view all topics' .

Find similar authors for books that you enjoyed. Simply type in the book title, then click 'find similar.' For more refined searches also use the left handside green menu.

From the right hand side of the screen there is the opportunity to refine your results.
For example, Reading Level – Adult, Young Adult or Children, Awards if any, or if on Bestrseller lists.

In the detailed title screen you can view a summary, reviews, and awards.
The word cloud on the left of screen shows related terms to the original search term.

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http://bowkersupport.com/library/pdfs/FC_presentation.pdf

Click on 100 per cent or actual size to view the slides easily.

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Fiction Connection can be accessed through

1. GBIP home page

2. Information on the Web page under Books & Reading or Databases.

3. WAMREF under the Databases link or from the WAMREF tag cloud.

4. Intranet

http://www.fictionconnection.com/welcomeclouds.asp


Test me
1. A patron loves psychological thrillers. Find a list of titles published in 2009?

2. A patron has just finished reading A is for Alibi. What is the next book in the Alphabet Murder Mystery series by Sue Grafton?

3. A patron is a fan of Cynthia Harrod-Eagles. Find a list of the titles in the Morland Dynasty series?

4. John Grisham's latest novel is The Associate. Recommend similar reads. Use the green menu on the left of screen to refine your search.

5. Find a summary and review for the book titled The boy in the striped pyjamas. What award has it been nominated for?

6. Find a list of Young Adult books on the topic Vampires. Sort by year.

Books and Authors

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Books & Authors was formerly known as What do I read next?

The original intention of the database was to provide titles and authors that correspond to a similar theme, setting or context.

The new version has now expanded its content by integrating author, title, series and genre information from other Gale reference publications.

A typical enquiry in Books & Authors usually starts with a title search. From here the user can read a summary of the book and then explore the tabs associated with that title; such as author information, book reviews and read-a-likes.

It should be noted that Books & Authors is a new database with a lot of potential. However, in its first year, it is still a ‘work in progress’ and unfinished in parts. Many author and title entries are yet to be added.

Nonetheless, it is still a useful readers’ advisory tool. The 'read-a-likes' feature alone can be invaluable as a guide in providing 'follow-up' reading to favourite books and authors.

Bookclubs and reading groups should find the reviews and critical articles useful for book discussions and the range of information will suit students and professionals, or the casual reader.

Books and Authors also includes features such as Award Winners, Expert Picks and “Who, What, Where, When?” that enables the user to search by character, subject, location and time period.



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http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/wh_manningham?db=BNA
Click on Help for search tips.



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Books & Authors can be accessed via the Information on the Web page from the Books and Reading link, or under Databases on the Whamref Wiki and Tagcloud

http://whamref.pbwiki.org/Databases.



Test me

1. Which Salman Rushdie novel won the Booker Prize in 1981? (Author Search or Award Winners)

2. Name one of the recommended similar titles for Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee. (Title Search)

3. Which western novel has a character named Rufus Crowe? (Advanced)

4. Name a WWII title set in Australia. (Who, What, Where, When)

Global Books In print

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GBIP is a comprehensive database for bibliographic information of books, audio books and video titles.
Also accessible through GBIP is Fiction Connection and Non-fiction Connection. This is covered in a separate training blog.

For Suggested Purchases use Global Books in Print to verify bibliographic details of an item. You can simply cut and paste the details to the Suggested Purchase form.

A Quick Search may provide a full description of the title, title reviews, publisher information, other formats, stock availability, table of contents. Sometimes an author biography is included. There is also the option to sort by relevance, date, publisher, market.

Important - Stock Availability status.

1. If there is no Stock Availability tab the item is not available - do not send through order.

2. If the entry says 'readily available' don't believe it until you have looked further.

3. Click on Stock Availability tab - if there are copies listed for Baker and Taylor, it is most likely available.

4. If there are a number of copies showing available with other publishers, it may be available and we can possibily order through DLS.

5. If there are no copies under the supplier information, the item is not available - do not order.

6. DLS is a warehouse, so number of copies will not be indicated. They will order items in from other publishers on our behalf. If DLS is listed, send order through - it may be available.

Market - Do not send through items for order where market is Canada, New Zealand or South Africa. Where you have a choice, always choose the 'Australia' market.

Other features of GBIP -

Advanced search - A wide range of options are available here to refine your search. e.g. limit by year, format, status - in print. Narrow to subject and reviews.

Browse - Author/contributor Series title Award Name Subject Award Year Exact title Publisher Name Language.

Awards - Browse by subject or narrow to award name or year. e.g. Caldecott Medal 2005.

Bestsellers - Arranged by Year.

Bios - Short profiles of authors with links to their works e.g. Aldiss,Brian.

Children's Room - Search series. A-Zoo. Picture books by theme e.g. Animals-Cats. Option also to refine search for reviews e.g. Library Journal.

Fiction Room - Favourite Series..... e.g. Shannara Terry Brooks or Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Forthcoming Bookroom - New releases.

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Select key topics from the User Guide

User Guide http://bowkersupport.com/quickguides/gbip/ Children'sRoom.http://www.globalbooksinprint.com/merge_shared/Childrens/children.asp?navpage=13&&cxxhs=2353323E02

FictionRoomhttp://www.globalbooksinprint.com/merge_shared/fiction/fiction.asp?navpage=14&

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Global Books in Print is available through the Information on the web page under Books & Reading or Databases. Intranet - under Resources- Search for books in print.

http://www.globalbooksinprint.com/merge_gbip/default.asp

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1. Fill out a Suggested Purchase form for the book The locust and the bird -Hanan Al-Shaykh.

Note: When filling out the bibliographical details for suggested purchases please type in the 13 digit isbn NOT the 10 digit one from now on. We no longer use the 10 digit no. for orders.

Nonfiction items - We really should only be looking for items 5 years old or less, unless they are a key text on the subject. If unsure, please talk to Alannah.

2. Using GBIP find a review of The slap - Christos Tsiolkas.

3. Name the award Christos Tsiolkas has won for 'The slap'.

4. Using A-Zoo in the Children's Room find a selection of picture books on adoption.

Encyclopedia Britannica

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Britannica Online Library Edition has 3 versions. These can be searched individually or can be searched at the one time using search all library editions.
'Access articles, select journal and magazines, web sites, atlases, timelines and videos. The features tabs and level of content will vary depending on the encyclopedia version you choose.

1. Encyclopedia Britannica Traditional version. In this version only, you can find the Year in review to access almanac type information i.e. notable people and events.
2. Britannica Student Suitable for secondary student level.
3. Britannica Junior Suitable for primary school level or overview articles.

Additional features -World atlas: physical and political maps. Outlines government, language, major cities, related articles and maps. Timelines, videos, and subject browse is available in the three versions. Biographies are available in student and junior version only.

Search tips -

• Select 'search all library edition' . This will retrieve results for each version, or search single version.
• Type in word, phrase or question. Click GO
• For an exact match use double quotation marks round words or phrase.
• Enter the most specific term first for the best result.
• Sometimes natural language can get the best results. Good for specific questions. e.g. the third longest river in the world.
• People - type name in full for best results.

Search sample-

1. 'Search all library edition' for the article on CHINA.
2. Access the Encyclopedia Britannica version. Explore content related to this topic from the left hand side menu. :main article -Tables (for statistical information) --Images (for graphs and maps in the related articles index and subject headings.) Click on the arrow to reveal sub heading.Includes yearbooks - useful for the latest population figures, government heads, current affairs -Media-videos -Maps and Flags - Quick facts, journals and magazines and web's best sites right handside of screen.

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The 3 versions have different browse and features tabs.

Encyclopedia Britannica Online Library Edition http://www.library.eb.com.au/

Guided tour http://corporate.britannica.com/library_all_tour.pdf

Encyclopedia Britannica http://www.library.eb.com.au/eb

Guided tour http://corporate.britannica.com/library_eb_tour.pdf

Britannica Student http://www.library.eb.com.au/comptons

Guided tour http://corporate.britannica.com/library_student_tour.pdf

BritannicaJunior http://www.library.eb.com.au/elementary

Guided tour http://corporate.britannica.com/library_junior_tour.pdf

For in depth hints on searching click the help feature on the screen.

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Encyclopedia Britannica is on the Information on the Web page under Encyclopedias & General Reference, WHAMREF under databases link and from the WHAMREF tag cloud. http://www.library.eb.com.au/.

Test me E-mail Linda with your results

1. Find a picture of a volcano formation.
2. Year in Review. What natural disaster occurred on September 16th 2007?.
3. What is the name of the first dog in space?
4. Using the World Atlas feature under 'More library edition features' find a political map and population figures for Bhutan.

General Onefile

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General OneFile, is a large general database, similar to but larger than Masterfile Premier. It has more than 11,000 journal titles (over 60 million articles), including a significant collection of Australian titles, some dating as far back as 1980.

General OneFile is our electronic access to Choice magazine and also gives full-text access to many key titles including Art & Australia, Australian Library Journal and the Australian Journal of Early Childhood, as well as more popular magazines including Australian Geographic, Cosmopolitan and more.

Due to the wide ranging content, General OneFile could be used for patrons requiring Choice articles or content related to their hobbies and interests, as well as secondary and tertiary level students requiring articles for their coursework.

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Journal Title List (Excel file)
Newswire and Newspaper Content (Excel file)
Reference Titles (Excel file)
ResourcesGeneral OneFile Help
InfoTrac Web User Guide (148 pages)

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General Onefile is on the Magazines and Newspapers page of Information on the Web, http://www.wev.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.asp?Page_Id=298&h=0

Test me (and email the answers to your friendly local ISL)

1. Find articles on cane toads with images. How did you do this?


2. How far back does General OneFile hold full-text articles of National Geographic?
(TIP Publication Search tab)


3. In Basic Search find Choice articles on washing machines.
(TIP Restrict your search by using a Publication title limiter field)


4. Find academic journal articles on global warming between 1/9/08 and 1/09/09.
(TIP After retrieving your initial search results, using date limiters, use the Academic Journals tab to isolate only academic journal articles)