Using Ethos for Thesis Search

This video tutorial explains how to use Ethos, a platform for accessing UK theses. It covers registration, searching for theses by subject or specific phrases, and using advanced search options for authors or titles. The video also discusses access restrictions, how to identify available theses, and the process for requesting access to restricted or print-only theses.

What is the first step to use Ethos?

• Register and supply an email address and password

• Download the Ethos app

• Pay a subscription fee

• Contact your university librarian

When do you need to log in to Ethos?

• When you want to search for a thesis

• Only when you want to download a thesis

• Every time you open the website

• When you want to browse for a subject area

How can you search for a specific phrase in Ethos?

• Type the phrase in single quotes

• Type the phrase in double quotes

• Type the phrase in brackets

• Type the phrase in curly braces

What should you do to ensure you retrieve only theses available for immediate download?

• Use the advanced search option

• Click on the checkbox to limit search to items available for immediate download

• Use the keyword search

• Enter the author's name

What is the benefit of using keywords in the advanced search?

• It produces more general results

• It shows only printed theses

• It produces fewer, more focused results

• It allows you to search by author

How can you search for a thesis written by a specific person?

• Use the author field in the advanced search

• Use the title search

• Use the general search

• Use the keyword search

Why might some theses not be available for immediate download?

• They are too old

• They are only available in print format or the author has restricted access

• They are not in English

• They are not from UK universities

What does a green open access button indicate?

• The thesis is available for immediate download

• The thesis is not available

• The thesis is restricted

• The thesis is available in print format

What should you do if a thesis is available in digital form but access is restricted?

• Ignore it

• Click through to the University repository and use the request a copy button

• Contact the author directly

• Search for another thesis

What is the option if a thesis is not currently available in digital form?

• Search for a similar thesis

• Request a print copy to be scanned and added to Ethos

• Wait for it to be digitized

• Contact the university librarian