This workshop will introduce you to engineering-specific search tools, with a focus on Engineering Village, which is a sophisticated discovery platform for current and past engineering & computer science literature tracked in databases such as Compendex and INSPEC. As well, you will be introduced to tools that can help you manage your references and monitor research trends.

Learning Objectives

During this workshop you will:
1. Understand why Engineering Village and other specialized databases are important tools for searching the engineering literature.
2. Make use of search options and subject headings in order to discover relevant content.
3. Know the tools to manage your references and monitor research trends.

Leaders Information

This workshop is led by one of the Concordia librarians.