By Erin Pollard, ERIC Project Officer, NCEE
The ERIC Help Desk frequently receives questions from academic users asking if we have resources to help students and faculty use the Institute of Education Sciences' free online library of education research. In response, ERIC has created several videos that can be embedded in LibGuides (a content management system used by libraries), linked to in syllabi, and posted on course websites. These videos can also be accessed from ERIC's Multimedia Page.
Our newest videos include:
About ERIC: The About ERIC video is an introduction to our digital library and answers basic questions about who our website is designed for and what types of information you'll find there. Users can view this video to determine if ERIC is the right resource to use for their research.
Using ERIC to Write a Research Paper: The ERIC Help Desk has received a lot of requests from students asking how to use ERIC to write a research paper. This video was specifically created to be a resource that librarians and faculty members could direct students to as a starting point for research projects. For more information on this video, stay tuned for next week's blog post!
Searching eric.ed.gov: ERIC was redesigned in 2013 using intuitive search technology, as opposed to more traditional searching mechanisms. This video explains how our search engine works and offers tips to help users get the best results.
How ERIC Selects New Sources: Users frequently ask how sources are selected to be indexed in ERIC. This video describes the process laid out in the ERIC Selection Policy and explains how users can recommend new resources for our collection.
IES Public Access Policy: How Grantees and Contractors Meet Requirements by Submitting Work to ERIC: Are you conducting research funded by IES? If so, then you are likely subject to the IES Public Access Policy (learn more about the policy for publications and data). This video explains how researchers can meet their compliance requirements by submitting their work to ERIC.
Tips for Using the ERIC Online Submission System: ERIC encourages authors to submit their work through our Online Submission System. Learn what types of materials are eligible to be included and how to prepare publications for submission to ERIC.
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