How to access NoodleBib ?

1. How to access NoodleBib? LIBS1 (Fall 2012)

2. Before we begin… remember: 1) You must access NoodleBib (NB) through the Chabot Library web page http://www.chabotcollege.edu/library/ 2) Just like our databases, when you access NB from off campus, you’ll be asked to log in using your username (W#) and password (first 2 letters of first name, first two letters of last name, and last 4 digits of your W#)

3. Accessing NB from Chabot Library web page Click on: “Works Cited Guides”

4. Click on: “Noodlebib”

5. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to create your own Personal ID Already have an account with NB? Enter your Personal ID & Password

6. New User Registration Form--EXAMPLE

7. New User Registration Form • Simply fill out the New User Registration form • In the About You area, be sure to check the "I am a student or library patron" radio button and your expected year of graduation • Next, in the Choose a Personal ID area you’ll create a Personal ID and Password that you'll use to log in to your workspace every time you use NB • Be sure to complete the Easy Login Retrieval information so that NB can help you remember your password if you forget it in the future

8. NB Interface (after you log in) Click “Create a New Project” To begin writing your bibliography

9. Create a New Project • For each of the next three assignments (4, 5, and 6), you will create a “New Project” in NB. • When you're creating your project, make sure to select MLA as your bibliographic style • NB Users Guide: Creating a New Project http://www.noodletools.com/noodlebib/usersguide/index.html?n=CreatingANewProject.html (excellent source that shows you written step-by-step instructions on how to create projects)

10. New Project Select MLA as your Citation Style Enter description for your project, i.e., “Book Citations”

11. Dashboard View Click “Works Cited” to begin citing your sources

12. Select a “Citation Type” from the drop-down menu

13. Click “Continue” to skip this Help Book screen

14. You can import citation info by using ISBN

15. Remember to include a brief description or annotation for each source cited

16. Assignment #4: Book Citations • A total of (6) citations are required for this assignment • Each source cited should include an annotation, a 3-4 description of the book’s content • Print a copy of your citations • Share your project/assignment with me using NB’s Teacher’s Drop box • Assignment Drop Box name for Assignment #4 is: <Assignment #4: Book Citations>

17. Click “Print/Export” To Print a copy of your citations

18. Sharing Project/Assignment w/Me Under Dashboard mode Select “Share project with…” To share project/assignment

19. Assignment Drop Box For Assignment #4 is: “Assignment #4: Book Citations”

20. Questions??? Practice, Practice, Practice… makes perfect!