This week we the lecture was on Online Libraries and Databases. This week's lecture was given in two parts. Firstly, we were told what online libraries are and how they can be useful to us. Following that, we got to see some examples of online library resources for example electronic books and journals. In the second part of the lecture, we got to hear some of the goods and bads of using online libraries as source of information and issues related with online libraries. Furthermore, we learnt about how to use the online databases.
To begin with, we first got told the definition of online databases and some examples. Some examples of online databases include of email directories, maps and government websites.
From that, we gathered that it is better to use Online journals than search engines as online databases have been filtered therefore ensuring quality information.
Workshop Activities:
Our main activity in this week's workshop was to browse through the ECU website and find ten useful functions on the website. Below are the ten useful functions I found from the ECU website.
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- Journal Articles (Databases) - A link to the ECU database home page, which contains many databases filled with reliable, academic information on numerous topics.
- Reserve Readings - Access to the reserve readings which is an online collection of highly used material at ECU.
- Journal Titles - A link to a search engine dedicated to finding journal titles.
- Websites - A link to frequently used websites.
Library Resources by Faculty- A link to the library sections dedicated to particular facilities at ECU such as business and law, education and arts etc.
- Students -A link for students to access their ECU emails, course details and results.
- Library Podcasts - Links to pod casts available on the library catalogue.
- Loans Services- A link that enables students and teacher to manage their loans of library material.
- Academic Staff - A link for teachers to access their email, course information and content and update their student results.
In addition to the above task, we were also required to visit the MedlinePlus website and find a particular drug or condition of interest to us and use the built-in search engine to find out more about it. My drug of interest that I chose was Becaplermin.
www.ImageShack.usBecaplermin is used to treat ulcers of the foot, ankle, or leg in patients with diabetes. It comes as a gel which can be applied to the skin. It is usually applied once daily to the affected areas. Seems that Rash is a side effect of this drug. Most commonly known brand name that sells this drug is Regranex.
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Who would use such a site?
It seems quite clear that this website can be used by many parties. Doctors, nurses , medical graduates and students in the medicine field and also patients who want to learn about their drugs more and treatments. Lastly, this website can be useful to those looking to change lifestyles and live a healthy life because the website information on good health and lifestyle. In short, the website is of great help to ALL PEOPLE WHO WANT TO LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND HAVE A CONCERN FOR THEIR HEALTH.
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