UW Libraries - Engineering Library Classes
Engineering Library Classes
Autumn Quarter 2009
Introduction to Engineering Databases
This one-hour session will go over the basic steps of doing a search for engineering
research literature-- from choosing a database, constructing a search, and finding
the articles or papers (online or in print). Bring a topic to research.
- Thursday, October 15, 12:00-1:00 pm
- Monday, October 26, 12:00-1:00 pm
- Tuesday, November 10, 12:00-1:00 pm
Register for this class.
Effective Database Searching Techniques
Learn how to construct effective search strategies to get the most out of engineering databases such as Compendex,
INSPEC, NTIS, Transport, etc. This class will cover search techniques that can be used in a variety of engineering
databases.
- Monday, October 19, 3:30-5:00 pm
- Tuesday, October 27, 5:00-6:30 pm
Register for this class.
Introduction to Patent Searching
An introduction to patent searching. Our patent expert will take you through
the process step-by-step, showing how to search the USPTO's
Patent Database using
both print and electronic resources.
- Wednesday, October 28, 4:00-6:00 pm
- Thursday, November 19, 2:00-4:00 pm
Register for this class.
Engineering Village 2: Searching Compendex and Inspec
Engineering Village 2 is the most comprehensive index available for journal articles, technical
reports, and conference papers on
all engineering topics.
Attend this session to get an overview of the database and find out how to set up email alerts and search Compendex and Inspec simultaneously (and de-dupe the results!).
- Tuesday, October 20, 4:00-5:00 pm
- Thursday, November 5, 12:00-1:00 pm
Register for this class.
Register
You may register for any of the above classes by sending an email to Linda
Whang, Engineering Instructional Services Librarian (
lcwhang@u.washington.edu)
listing which class(es) you would like to attend with date(s) and time(s), or
by calling 685-8370.
Classes are open to all interested persons, but priority is given to UW students, faculty and staff.
All classes will be held in the Engineering Library Instruction Center (ELIC),
located on the third floor of the Engineering Library in room 310.
Questions or comments?
e-mail the Engineering Library:
englib@u.washington.edu
Last modified: Tuesday April 14, 2009
