Lesson #12Specialized Libraries

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Learning Target

I can locate create an action plan for a sustained personal research project.

AASL/ Common Core Crosswalk

• 1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning.

• 1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning.

• 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.

• CC.6.R.I.7 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

• CC.11-12.L.6 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

• CC.11-12.W.8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.

Vocabulary

• Sustained• Specialized Library• For-fee Library• Historical Society• Restraints• Patron

Agenda1. All libraries have practical restraints: Space Budget Number of staff members2. Based upon these restraints, libraries limit

their collections and services to best serve the patrons that they most encounter and serve.

3. On occasion, you may have a need for information that most other patrons of your library do not have. This may be a special interest (example: toy trains) or areas outside of Baltimore or Maryland (example: family history.

4. The first strategy is to use the onsite and online resources available where you live.

5. The next strategy is to look for public library systems outside of Baltimore and Maryland, as well as museums and historical societies in the geographical area of interest.

6. Options include: Visiting Telephoning Chatting Using Their Online Resources Paying Researchers

7. Make citations! Keep track of your sources!

*Study sheets/summary sheets/outlines of most important facts

*Visual demonstrations*Presentation of material in small steps*Read or paraphrase subject matter*Manuscript writing rather than cursive*Seating to reduce distractions

Rubric

NoteworthyThe student listed

an informational need.

The student located four onsite/online resources independently.

DevelopingThe student listed

an informational need.

The student located two onsite/online resources with teacher assistance.

The student located a book independently.

AcceptableThe student listed

an informational need.

The student located three onsite/online resources with peer assistance.

Not ReadyThe student

listed an informa-tional need.

The student located one onsite/

online resources with teacher assistance.

Time for Browsing, Silent Reading, and Book Checkout

*Study sheets/summary sheets

*One-to-one contact

*Seating to reduce distractions

Exit TicketWhat information are you looking for?

List the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any onsite resources. Next to each resource, give your reasoning as to why you might find some of your answers at this location. Explain whether you would visit, chat, or use online resources. If you choose online resources, please cite them.

While Googling, which authoritative web sites, did you locate? Please cite them. Annotate each citation with your reason that you think this source may help you find the answers you need?

What difficulties did you encounter assembling these resources?

The following slides may be of use for this lesson.

All libraries have restraints.

Money

Space

Number of Staff Members

Libraries adjust their collections and services to the patrons they service the most.

School Children

Shipbuilders

DoctorsCollege Students

You may encounter an informational need that your local library cannot fill.

1. Start with local resources first.

2. Branch out to other counties.

[Librarian 18:48:54]: Librarian 'Lydia (24/7 Librarian)' has joined the session.[Librarian 18:49:02]: Hello. I am helping your librarians answer questions today. I am reading your question to see how I can help you.[Librarian 18:49:07]: I am working with several patrons simultaneously right now. Thank you for your patience and understanding. I will be back with you in a few moments.[Librarian 18:49:50]: Hi Jule.[jule 18:50:12]: Hi. Thanks for your help today.[Librarian 18:50:49]: Hi Jule.[Librarian 18:51:33]: What I can tell you, I share primarily based on my own experience with Genealogy.[Librarian 18:52:02]: Some of these things, like cemetary records, may be on the internet.[Librarian 18:54:01]: If you can get to a local library with Ancestry.com, I would recommend you spend some time with that.[Librarian 18:54:13]: You do not need to travel to access census records.[jule 18:54:25]: Do you have street guides or business directories that might give me the addresses I need?

[Librarian 18:57:25]: Here is the link to that:[Librarian 18:57:32]: http://www.duboispubliclibrary.org/pennsylvania-room.html

[jule 18:58:34]: I already accessed ancestry.com through Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore. I think this will get me started. Thank you so much for your time. Have a great day![Librarian 18:58:50]: Definitely use Ancestry.[Librarian 18:58:58]: They are adding databases all the time.[Librarian 18:59:08]: Is there anything else I can help you with this evening?[jule 18:59:45]: That should do it for now. Many thanks![Librarian 18:59:55]: My pleasure.[Librarian 19:00:02]: Thank you for using our reference chat service. Feel free to check back with us if you have additional questions later. It has been a pleasure to help you. Goodbye.

3. Google for “historical society.”

Most historical societies also have libraries which they will sometimes make available to interested researchers. Ask!

Try searching for city, county, and state historical societies. Each will have different information.

Be aware that librarian/researcher fees may apply.

$25.00 per hour!

4. Google for “museum.”

Most museums also have libraries which they will sometimes make available to interested researchers. Ask!

5. Google for “library.”

6. Google for “hall of fame.”

7. Google for “presidential library.”