Journal #2 - Youth and Technology: Databases and Search Methods

Here's an overview of the databases I used with while looking for articles to abstract for the group research project on youth and technology.

Using SJSU Library:

Database Search Conducted:

I preferred the option of cross searching various databases all at once.  I used the Library and and Information Science subject guide to start. 

I did choose to remove Google Scholar from my preselected choices of databases.  I've used Google Scholar in the past and choose to remove it this time because it tended to slow down the search process since a large number of results would be returned - not all relevant. 

Main Databases Accessed:

• Library Literature & Information Science Full Text
• Academic Search Premier 
• Emerald Management Xtra
• Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text

At one point I was in a hurry and started a search using the general database search.  This was a good accident because then I started accessing psychology articles which looked more into the "feelings" behind technology use rather then the amount of technology use by teens.  I searched around again using some of the same keywords this way.

Started cross searching the following databases:

• ScienceDirect
• Academic Search Premier

I eventually went to the education subject guide database to get a different viewpoint about technology in the classroom.

Education (General) Databases:

• Academic Search Premier
• Education Full Text
• Education Research Complete
• ERIC via Ebsco
• PsycINFO

Lost track a lot...

I found that I would follow one link in an article to another article during my search finding articles that I wouldn't have found when using my keywords.