[nabs-l] Database accessibility

Fri Jul 22 18:18:08 UTC 2016

Hi Kaiti,

Accessibility varies a lot across databases. As a psychologist, I
primarily use PsycInfo and have found it very accessible. I don't know
much about the specific field of music therapy, but I imagine that a
lot of  the research you cite might be indexed in PsycInfo, so I would
encourage you to give the database a try if you haven't already. I
also really love Google Scholar. As Greg pointed out, if you use
Google Scholar while you are on your university's wireless network (or
while you are logged in through VPN from off-campus), you will be
provided with links to specific journal articles that fit your search
criteria. Regardless of which database you use, it is inevitable that
some of the journal articles located would be image-based pdfs or pdfs
that do not interface well with JAWS, so I do a lot of conversion
either via OpenBook or by emailing  to RoboBraille. Hope this helps!

Katie

On 7/22/16, Greg Aikens via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kaiti
>> Shelton
>> via NABS-L
>> Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 2:05 AM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Kaiti Shelton <crazy4clarinet104 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Database accessibility
>>
>> 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
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> 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
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> NABS-L mailing list
>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> NABS-L:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/justin.williams2%4
>>> 0gmail
>>> .com
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> NABS-L mailing list
>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> NABS-L:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/crazy4clarinet104%
>>> 40gmail.com
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Kaiti Shelton
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> NABS-L mailing list
>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> NABS-L:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/justin.williams2%40gmail
>> .com
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> NABS-L mailing list
>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> NABS-L:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/gpaikens%40gmail.com
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
> NABS-L mailing list
> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> NABS-L:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/bunnykatie6%40gmail.com
>