[nabs-l] Database accessibility

[Greg Aikens]

It has been a few years since I used this, but google scholar has an
option where you can put in your school and it will automatically
include a link in your search results if the resource is available
through your school's library. I don't know if this will allow you to
get past your inaccessible school library interface or not but I found
it very helpful since the Google interface is far easier to navigate
than many online databases.

Best,
Greg


On 7/22/16, Justin Williams via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I've used that though as an accommodation.  There is a point where if I
> can't find accessible information, then either I use that as an
> accommodation so I can have enough resources.  If I can't access the
> databases and professional journals, then I can't access them.  I've got to
> get as many of the professional resources as I can, then just fill in the
> gaps and flesh it out with other resources.   I prefer to use the
> professional journals whenever possible.
>
> Justin
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Hi Justin,
>
> Forgot to mention I already do that as well.  I have had pretty good luck
> finding things that way, but it's a bit trickier in a research methods
> class
> where the prof wants to see we're using databases.
> Nevertheless, I do actually really like using books in research.  We do
> have
> a find command in most technologies that helps, and I definitely am a
> Bookshare junkie in particular.
>
> On 7/21/16, Justin Williams via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Books from the bard website, learning ally, and some articles from
>> reputable online sites could help.
>>  I know books take a while to read sometimes, but they can help with
>> backing up evidence.
>>
>> Justin ,
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kaiti
>> Shelton via NABS-L
>> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 7:38 PM
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>> Cc: Kaiti Shelton <crazy4clarinet104 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Database accessibility
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> The recent discussion on academic challenges has got me thinking.
>> Especially for those of you who are in fields where reesearch is an
>> important part of what you are/will be doing following college, how do
>> you navigate around inaccessible databases online?  I have a working
>> system in place with disability services to tide me over through the
>> remainder of my undergraduate career including my required internship
>> after graduation, but thinking long-term I'm concerned about this
>> issue being problematic if I ever decide to do research on my own, or
>> am invited by colleagues to participate in a study.  I obviously would
>> want to do my fair share of lit reviews if that were the case, so I'd
>> love to hear if anyone has tips or tricks that go beyond using
>> resources from the disability services office at your university.
>>
>> I should add that I am still trying to figure out an accessible way to
>> access my professional organization's journals online, which is a huge
>> part of this problem I think.  The database I find the most helpful is
>> from Temple University but it links directly to these journal articles
>> in many cases, which is the major hang-up there.  On a more short-term
>> note, one of the things my professors want me to do is to expand the
>> sources I use for research papers since I tend to rely on the
>> tried-and true databases and resources that I have the least amount of
>> hassle in reading.  I completely understand where they're coming from
>> and why having information from a variety of sources would lend
>> credence to evidence.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> --
>> Kaiti Shelton
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