How well do you know the UOC Library? Discover 20 ways to get the most out of it!
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To welcome you to the new academic year, here are a few ways you can use the Library for your course activities and final projects. One of the Library's main purposes is as a source of information, and its search engine is a gateway to all of its content. This includes:
What you can do in the Library
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The Search the digital collection by field section contains databases and platforms subscribed to by the Library, where you can search for different types of content. They allow you to:
- 10. Keep up to date with newspapers and magazines: With the MyNews and Factiva-Reuters digital newspaper archives, you can stay up to date on current news and developments in the world of finance.
- 11. Search for HD images: JSTOR-Artstor contains images of artwork and photographs from Reuters. You can use them in your work as long as you cite the source.
- 12. Learn with videos: The Academic Video Online platform features documentaries, recordings of psychotherapy sessions, concerts, plays and operas.
- 13. Expand your knowledge of computer science: Ask technical questions using the O'Reilly platform search engine, take multimedia courses and view manuals.
- 14. Discover other teachers' experiences: With Editorial Graó journals and books, you can find activities, projects and useful resources in the field of education.
- 15. Access legislation and answer legal questions: With the vLex, Aranzadi, El Derecho and La Ley databases, you can find information on legislation, case law and administrative law, as well as practical guides and infographics.
- 16. Read and listen to e-books and audiobooks: With collections such as Ebook Central and eLibro, you have a wide range of books and audiobooks at your fingertips to explore the subjects that interest you.
- 17. Learn anatomy with 360° and 3D images: Primal Pictures is specially designed for health science students. It also includes an interactive game to test your knowledge and skills.
- 18. Follow the latest research: With platforms such as Nature Complete, SpringerLink and Emerald, you can stay abreast of the latest discoveries in various fields of study.
- 19. Prepare your business plan: Use SABI company data or Statista.
- 20. Find information to write a systematic review: Use APA PsycINFO and advanced search techniques.
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