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Beaman LibraryLipscomb Seminar
LU 0110Fall 2007
nformation resources
Getting Started
Reference Research Center
Online Catalog - Catacomb
Information Resources
Reference books Periodicals Indexes Databases
Reference Books Dictionaries Encyclopedias Handbooks Indexes
RefE185.86N681999
Information Resources
Reference books Periodicals Indexes Online/electronic resources
Periodicals• magazines• journals newspapers
Current Periodicals
Periodicals
Bound periodicalsMicrofilm and microfichepreserve information
Periodical Indexes
Reference booksPeriodicalsIndexesOnline/electronic resources
Periodical IndexesPrinted
General
Periodical IndexesPrinted
Subject/specializedBusiness Periodicals IndexHumanities IndexSocial Sciences Index
Information Resources
Reference books Periodicals Indexes Databases
Databases
• Catacomb is the database for finding what is in
the library and links to other databases.
Databases
Periodical Indexes• Printed – citation only
• Databases – citations, abstracts, and some full text
Databases
FindArticles.com general magazines since 1984
MagPortal.com search engine plus general interest some ads
DatabasesThe virtual library –
open 24/7 books - magazines - games
links to much more
http://www.refdesk.comhttp://www.libraryspot.com/
Web Site Evaluationthe WWW’s
Who says it? author or sponsor credentials of responsible party
Web Site Evaluationthe WWW’s
What does it claim, assert, etc.? Purpose of web site Biased, objective, fair Factual…in depth Correct grammar, spelling, etc.
Web Site Evaluationthe WWW’s
When was it posted? Publication date Revisions Links up-to-date
What’s in a [domain] name?
What’s in a [domain] name?
.government agencyfederal – state - local
Official information gathered by the agency
What’s in a [domain] name?
.Organizationpromote its policies, beliefs
.Commercialprofit making organization
What’s in a [domain] name?
.networkorganizations, people, agencies
.educationuniversity, school, related institution
SAIL…through ResearchSearch – indexes/databases
(evaluate)Analyze – compare, contrast;
separate fact from opinionInventory – Do I have enough, too
much, too little?Learn – new information and new
information skills
In summary…• Look in a book • Find a journal article• Check databases• Evaluate what you find• Write a great report
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Carolyn WilsonLibrary Director and Collection Development Librarian
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Julie Harston
Reference Librarian
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Elizabeth HeffingtonCataloging Librarian
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David HowardPeriodicals Librarian
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Anna Leta Moss
Circulation and Instruction Librarian
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Eunice WellsReference and Technology Librarian
