How to Search for Alternatives -- updated 3/2010
Contents
1. Do-it-yourself searching for alternatives
2. Assisted searching for alternatives from UT Librarians
3. Training options
4. Guides to searching for alternatives from AWIC
- Do-it-yourself searching: go to the list of databases on the
UT Libraries’ network at http://www.lib.utk.edu/databases/
Research Protocols recommended databases for alternatives searches:
Pubmed
CAB
BIOSIS/Biological Abstracts
Web of Science
Wildlife and Ecology Studies Worldwide
PsycInfo and PsycArticles
Teaching protocol reminder for the do-it-yourself searcher: in addition to searching at least two of the databases above, teaching protocols should also include a search for alternatives in the databases (NORINA, InterNiche, etc.) on the list of Alternative Rresources in Education page maintained by the UC Davis Center for Animal Alternatives.
If you decide you need training or guides about how to search, see #3 and #4 below.
- Assisted searches:
- UT subject librarians are available to help search for alternatives.
- Budget 1-2 hours for an assisted search.
- Come to the search session prepared with an electronic copy of the protocol and a way to save citations and articles found during the search. Check with your librarian for other time-saving tips and how to prepare for the search appointment.
- Training to search for alternatives: learn about searching research databases, managing search results, and current awareness. Save time and increase the quality of searches by learning about best practices and research support services from the UT Libraries.
Contact your subject librarian at the UT Libraries for individual or group training
Charles Wessel at the University of Pittsburgh has created a self-paced training module "Responsible Literature Searching" last updated in 2008. Access is free after signing up for a password.
- Guides
Alternatives and the Animal Welfare Act Brochure (PDF) from the Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC), USDA National Agricultural Library
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