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Graduate Studies Research

Library Catalog Practice

Practice Task: Using the UMBrella, try the following 3 different searches, and make a note of how many results were returned with each search:

  • Health care disparities
  • Healthcare disparities
  • Health disparities
Which search had the greatest number of results?
Health care disparities: 1 votes (7.69%)
Healthcare disparities: 1 votes (7.69%)
Health disparities: 11 votes (84.62%)
Total Votes: 13

 

Practice Task: Using the advanced search screen in WorldCat, locate a book by Harvey and Housel about health care disparities in LGBT populations.

Does Healey Library own this book in print or ebook format?
Print: 3 votes (18.75%)
E-book: 13 votes (81.25%)
Total Votes: 16

 

Which of the following is NOT a subject term listed on the item's record in WorldCat?
Gays -- Medical care -- United States: 5 votes (31.25%)
Healthcare Disparities: 4 votes (25%)
Healthcare Inequality -- United States: 6 votes (37.5%)
Health Services for Transgender Persons: 1 votes (6.25%)
Total Votes: 16
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