University of Wisconsin - Stout

WWW SITES

STOUT LIBRARY CATALOG

Use the Stout Library Catalog to identify books and audiovisual materials about your topic. Use a keyword guided search and then click on the Long View. You can then explore any of the listed subject headings by selecting the link. Some examples of subject terms you can use are:

Also use the sub-heading, Packaging, and combine with a term using a keyword guided search, e.g. Food and Packaging.

INDEXES AND DATABASES

Stout Users Only

Use the Indexes and Databases to identify articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers. Many indexes provide full text articles.

PERIODICALS

Selected Periodicals Available in the University Library orFull Text Online

DICTIONARIES, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, HANDBOOKS, BIBLIOGRAPHIES

Print Sources Available in the University Library

DIRECTORIES

Names, addresses, guides to products and services can be found in directories (including telephone books).

Print Sources Available in the University Library

COMPANIES

STANDARDS

Also consult the Library's Standards Subject Guide. Government agencies, trade association and voluntary industry groups create standards. Check the Stout Library Catalog under the name of the body issuing the standard or the name of the product or field to which the standard applies. When you have identified a useful item, click on Long View and note the subject headings. Click on any useful subject headings to identify additional materials.

Print Sources Available in the University Library

LAW

Print Sources Available in the University Library

Case law, a third kind of law on court decisions both on the federal and state level is available through the following sources:

WWW Search Engines

The search engines that are available on the WWW vary in depth and coverage. Explore the search options to find relevant WWW sites. For a list of available search engines and WWW directories, e.g. Google or Yahoo, use Searching the Web from the Library Home Page.

Citations

To cite online resources in appropriate bibliographic style see: Citing Resources

To organize citations and create bibliographies and papers in APA, MLA and other styles see: RefWorks and Other Citation Management Tools

Last Updated: 07/31/2008 and Last Revised: 05/23/2007

Contact Denise Madland for more information or help on this topic.