Using Effective Search Strategies to Access Available English Language Resources for Research in Japan

James Hicks

12 November, 2011 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Whether using open access online materials or subscription databases, locating the most relevant books, journals, and articles for your research topic can be a challenge. A few simple online search strategies and the effective use of existing physical collections can reveal a wealth of English language materials available to scholars and researchers in Japan.

James Hicks has been engaged in English language education in Japan for nearly 20 years. He holds a BA and MA in International Relations and is currently pursuing an MA in Library and Information Science.