Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Librarian
Leyla Cabugos
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Hello! These guides are designed to get you started in your information searches. I am available for information research consultations, and can work with you to develop learning experiences that address the information needs of your course or lab group. My work is informed by masters degrees in botany and library science, diverse professional experience in food systems, and ongoing study of evidence synthesis.
(805)756-5719
Subjects: Agribusiness, Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences, Agricultural Communication, Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Animal Science, BioResource and Agricultural Engineering, Botany, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Experience Industry Management, Food Science, Forestry and Natural Resources, Horticulture, Hospitality and Tourism, Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences, Nutrition, Plant Sciences, Recreation, Reference, Science, Soil Science, Sports, Water and Hydrology, Wine and Viticulture
Getting set up to use library resources
- Resources for New StudentsA menu of key information, contacts and how-to documents for using Library resources.
- Off-Campus AccessMost of the time, you can access library licensed material from your own device while off-campus as long as you are logged into the My Cal Poly Portal. Here are steps you can take if you experience any issues.
- Global Protect VPN InstallationA sure-fire way to troubleshoot access issues is to connect to Cal Poly’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) service, available through GlobalProtect. Installation instructions on the campus ITS website
- Choose a Citation Management ProgramThis table compares key features of popular reference/citation management software options (courtesy of UC Davis Library).
Information Search Strategies
- Using DatabasesThis 4 min tutorial shows you how to search well in most databases (courtesy of UCLA Library)
- Pearl GrowingOne of the best ways to start a search is to build out from a relevant resource.
- Find DataThis excellent video tutorial walks you through how to search for data on your topic.
- Document Your SearchSave time by recording the searches you've tried, so you can re-run or build on them.
- Example of a documented search strategyThis is an example of a search strategy that has been honed as part of a Systematic Review, and shows key elements of information to capture about your search.
General Information Sources
- Cal Poly Digital CommonsThis is a database for collecting, preserving, and providing access to scholarly work created at Cal Poly.
- Find Theses from Cal PolyTheses written at Cal Poly must be deposited in the institutional repository, Digital Commons.
- Dissertations & Theses Global: The Humanities and Social Sciences Collection This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses in the fields of humanities and social sciences.
Find Full Text
- Access Articles from the LibraryThis tutorial shows how to access a full-text article from a record in the Library catalog, including how to request an article we don't have through Interlibrary Loan.
- Access Library Resources via Google ScholarSet Library Links for Cal Poly to access materials the library has subscribed to.
- Open Access ButtonSearch for a free full text copy of an article you find online with one click, using a browser extension.
Evaluating Sources
- The RADAR FrameworkYou can use the RADAR Framework to help you judge if information is credible and make an informed decision about the appropriate use of a source for your research.
