Finding Credible Sources on the Library's Databases

Vocabulary terms and definitions from the ALC 131 Library Session on finding and evaluating credible sources using UWC library tools and databases.

Ukwazi

The Library Search Tool for the University of the Western Cape, accessible at http://lib.uwc.ac.za.

Capacity deficits

A key concept in the sample topic defined as being synonymous with capacity constraints.

Skills shortage

A key concept in the sample topic defined as being synonymous with a skills gap.

Public sector

A key concept in the sample topic synonymous with government.

Service delivery

A key concept in the sample topic synonymous with service provision.

Boolean Searching

A method of building smart search strings using operators like AND and OR, such as ("public sector" OR government) AND ("skills shortage" OR "capacity deficit").

Sabinet

An online database listed with a specific focus on South Africa.

Peer-reviewed

A library filter and source evaluation criterion that ensures a journal article has been vetted by experts in the field.

Undergraduate Borrowing Privileges

The right of undergraduate students to borrow 10 items for a period of 2 weeks.

Short loan items

Materials that can be borrowed for 1 hour during the day or as overnight loans from 2 pm (Monday to Thursday) or 12 pm (Fridays).

JAWS

Job Access With Speech; an adaptive equipment software available for students with disabilities.

ZOOMTEXT

Adaptive equipment for students with disabilities that magnifies text up to $2000\%$.

MERLIN

A visual aid device available through the Unit for Students With Disabilities.

Training Calendar

An online resource (https://uwc-ac-za.libcal.com/calendar) used to find and book library research trainings like "Introduction to Library Services and Resources".

Advanced Search

A specific feature mentioned for the Google Scholar database to help find better sources.