Library@NIT Silchar: Workshop on "ScienceDirect product & platform" & "Meet the Publisher"

     
 Workshop on "ScienceDirect product & platform" & "Meet the Publisher"
                                on 26th August at 4 PM in RPC

 

We believe that research forms an integral part in the overall development of an Institution to become a center of excellence. And to nurture research, we provide support through Science Direct platform which is the most preferred database for researchers across the globe. As a part of Information Literacy Session Series, Central Library has organised a 1 hour workshop on "Science Direct product & platform" & "Meet the Publisher" as per the following schedule. All the faculty Members & Research Scholars are requested to attend the workshop.

 Date: 26^th August 2014 

Time: 4PM
Venue:
RPC

Agendas:

·  A presentation on Science Direct & eBooks.

·  Live demonstration and benefit of using eBooks on Science Direct.

·  A quiz on Science Direct with some gifts for winners

Sl. No.	Duration	Topic	Objective
1	10 Min	Introduction Science Direct		To brief the participant about : ·   Role of Elsevier journals throughout the research process ·  Journals & ebooks currently available on Science Direct at NIT Silchar. · Additional content relevant to NIT Silchar
2	20 Min	Science Direct Demonstration		·   Live Demo of ScienceDirect ·   Sharing information of advanced search functionalities and new features of the platform ·  Showing how to use ebooks on Science Direct
3	25 Min	eBook Presentation		To share information about: ·  Benefits of ebooks over Print Books ·   Role of ebooks in the research process ·   Range of ebook collections available on Science Direct ·   Pricing
4	15 Min	Scopus -An essential tool to track your research		To share information about: ·  Keeping track of research papers published by researchers ·   Searching scientific information from Scopus database ·   Citation analyses ·    Researcher performance analyses ·     Finding Research Collaboration Opportunities ·   Evaluating a journal performance

Who should attend this training session?

Since this session will cover the basic features and functionalities of Science Direct, hence we expect all those who intend to use Science Direct to attend this session. The audience may include students, faculty, researchers, library staff etc.

Outcome of the Programme.

·   Provide an introduction of eBooks & Science  Direct to students/early career researchers so that they get maximum benefit in their research.
·  Make the active researchers aware about the advanced features & updates in Science Direct.

Speakers:

Vishav Sharma, Solution
Consultant – South Asia, Research Solutions Sales, ELSEVIER
Nitin Rawat, Account Manager, Elsevier India

All are cordially invited.

For Registration Pl. Contact:
Mrs. K M Singha
Asstt. Librarian@NITS
M:9435523274
E-mail: krishna_singha@yahoo.co.in

 

 

Dr. Kishor Satpathy

Librarian@NITS

9435175531