D6: Information Retrieval for Biology
Objectives
The objective of this module is to educate Biology students on how to utilize IR technology to search information to enhance their major study.
Description
This module provides a coverage of issues related to:
- A basic understanding of information retrieval
- A brief overview of web search engines and directories
- A brief overview of portals, search engines and digital libraries in Biology
Class Notes
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Information Retrieval from Biological Databases
[flash] | [Windows Media] | [.ppt] | [.doc] | [.pdf] - Web Search Engines and Directories
- Online IR Systems and Digital Libraries
- Introduction to Information Retrieval and Web Search
Video Tutorials on Using Digital Libraries for Biology Study
- How to Search Information from PubMed
- How to Use WilsonWeb Database for Scientific Paper Search
- How to Use JSTOR for Scholarly Journal Paper Search
Suggested Readings and Resources
Digital Libraries
- Biology Digital Library - Directory of Online Biology Publications, Databases, Images & Journals.
- Vascular Plant Image Library
- Biology Digital Library developed by iLab of UIUC
- Microbe Library - Original and peer-reviewed resources for teaching undergraduate microbiology!
- Botany online - Private Digital Library THE SNOWBIRD COLLECTION
- Rivers Project - Resources for Understanding Plants and Insect: Digital Libraries and Identification Tools
- Advanced Placement Digital Library in Biology
- Biology Subject Guide by Lane Library of AASU
- Biology Resources - Oberlin College Library
Encyclopedia
- Biology - Wikipedia
- Beelib - the Online Biology Encyclopedia
- Biology Encyclopedia from FactMonster.com
- Molecular Biology - Standord Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Cell Biology Encyclopedia from Infoplease.com
Biological databases
