datadrivenlearning fall2011
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Data-Driven Learning Culture Graduate Education
Beaman LibraryFall 2011
Beaman Library is your starting point for research
Research materials at your fingertips!
Computers for your convenience!
Study Rooms available to study by yourself or for a group to gather!
Our Library Staff is here for you!
Your Beaman Library Homepage
• Access the library catalog & our electronic databases from any computer
• Ask a Reference Question??? Links you with a librarian for all of your questions
• Find out information about the library or read the latest library newsletter
The Research Process
The research process requires a knowledge of
The locations of information resources How information resources are
organized The tools needed for accessing
information regardless of its format The criteria for evaluating
information retrieved
Information Resources in Beaman Library - Organization
Library of Congress Classification System (LB 2806 .R38)
Designators (Ref, Oversize, Buffington…)
Local Collections (Special Collections, Restoration Collection…)
Books!
• Reference Books:• use in library only
• General Collection:• check out for 4 weeks
• eBooks:• must create username
and password on netlibrary.com from a Lipscomb computer before using 1st time!
• access and read online from any computer, anywhere!
To find a Book…
Use…The online catalog• Author Search• Title Search• Subject Search• Keyword Searchhttp://library.lipscomb.edu
Articles!
• Scholarly journals-aka “refereed”, “peer-reviewed”, “academic”-articles reviewed and accepted by experts in the field
• Magazines, popular and trade journals-Booklist, Southern Living, GQ
• Newspapers-The Tennessean, Wall Street Journal
To find an Article…Searching
• Search in a print index
• Use one of the databases from the library’s “Electronic Resources” page--On- and off-campus access
• Don’t look for articles in the Catalog!
To find an Article…Searching
• Search in a print index
• Use one of the databases from the library’s “Electronic Resources” page--On- and off-campus access
• Don’t look for articles in the Catalog!
Electronic Resources
• Online• Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)• General OneFile• Biography Resource Center• Expanded Academic ASAP• ERIC• PsychInfo• PsychArticles
To find an Article…Sorting
• Citation: gives you the information you need to track down the work
• Abstract: summary of article + citation
• Full Text: complete text of article + citation
To find an Article…Locating
• Found sources in a print index or database? Now, how do you find them?
Locating article…pt. 1
• If the source located was cited in a database…• Check to see if full-text is available
Locating article…pt. 2
• If the source located was cited in a print index or full-text was not available in a database…• Check the journal title in the Catalog by
doing a Title Search to see if Beaman has the journal in print
• Search the journal title in Ebsco A to Z Journal Locator
Locating articles…pt. 3
• If the source is not available in print in Beaman Library or full-text via database…• Check other local libraries (in WorldCat or
Athena) to see if they have the journal in print
• Request the article through Interlibrary Loan (Allow 2 weeks)
Periodicals - Location
Current (2011) magazines and journals are arranged alphabetically on open shelves for easy browsing.
Periodicals - Location
Bound periodicals are arranged alphabetically and chronologically.
Periodicals - Location
Some periodicals are kept on microfilm or microfiche.
Search engines
search specifically for scholarly literature: peer-reviewed papers
theses books preprints abstracts technical reports
arranges search results by relevancy
http://scholar.google.com/
World Wide Web ResourcesSamples
FREE –
Federal Resources for Educational Excellencehttp://www.free.ed.gov
Gateway to Educational Materialshttp://www.thegateway.org
Search engines
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
… a virtual library of Internet resources relevant to faculty, students, and research staff at the university level.
electronic journals electronic booksbulletin boards databasesarticles
Evaluating Information
from monographs [books]
from periodicals
from databases
Evaluating books
• A recognized author• Timely content• Documentation• Physical appearance
Evaluating Journal Articles
Scholarly Journal Characteristics
Written for scholars or researchers in a specialized field (medicine, psychology, education)
What is a Scholarly Journal?
For scholars or researchers in a specialized field (e.g. medicine, psychology)
Cites research Peer review (refereed) Includes notes and/or bibliography Usually quarterly or monthly Mostly print with graphs and/or tables Few or no ads
Databases
• Academic .edu
• Government .gov
• Specialized/commercial.com/.org/.net
Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s
Who says it? Author or sponsor Credentials of responsible party Example: AMDOC
Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s
What does it claim, assert, etc.? Purpose of web site Biased, objective, fair Factual…in depth Correct grammar, spelling, etc. Example: Silent Killer Example: Scout Report
Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s
When was it said?• Publication date• Revisions• Links up-to-date• Example: Oncolink
Interlibrary Loan
• Question: What do I do if a resource I need is not available in the Beaman Library?
• Answer: Use the Interlibrary loan service provided by Beaman Library
Review: The Power of Five
What does scholarly research require?
A knowledge of1. The locations of information resources2. Organization of information resources3. The access tools needed for obtaining
information regardless of its format4. The criteria for evaluating information
located5. The rules of scholarly research
(proper citing/respect for copyright)