1. INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
DATABASE SELECTION AND EVALUATION
Julie Anne Kent, Hons. B.A., M.L.I.S., Instructional and Research Librarian
Academic Search Complete
(Multidisciplinary) This multi-disciplinary
database provides full text for a multitude of
journals, including many which are peer-
reviewed.
PsycARTICLES
(Social Sciences & Humanities) Scholarly journals
from the American Psychological Association and 4
allied Organizations.
Canadian Newsstand
(Multidisciplinary) Full-text database containing
major daily Canadian newspapers
ABI/Inform
(Business) Comprehensive business research
database including full-text journals, key trade
publications and market & industry reports.
Describe the results for the following search terms when executed in each of the databases listed below:
alternative fuels AND sustainability AND factors
Academic Search Complete
Total number of results: 5,583 items listed in results list
Describe content of 18th item:
Title: Critical Issues in the Supply Chain of Lithium for Electric Vehicle Batteries. Content: Two authors conducted a
literature review to determine the raw material (lithium) supply and supply chain issues. The authors are
researchers affiliated with the Missouri University of Science and Technology. A scholarly article: formatted with
abstract, methodology, results, and reference list. Appropriate database for topic.
Write MLA Citation for item:
Egbue, Ona, and Suzanna Long. "Critical Issues In The Supply Chain Of Lithium For Electric Vehicle Batteries." Engineering
Management Journal 24.3 (2012): 52-62. Academic Search Premier. Web. 24 Nov. 2014.
PsycARTICLES
Total number of results: 25 items listed in results list
Describe content of 32nd item: There were only 25 items therefore I reviewed the last one listed. Title: Editors’ introduction to
the special issue: Behavioural origins and solutions of environmental problems. Content: Two authors affiliated with the
National Research Council of Canada and the University of Victoria collected six research papers by Canadian researchers on the
topic of environmental problems and human behaviours. Not appropriate database for topic and area of interest.
Write MLA Citation for item:
Veitch, Jennifer A., and Robert Gifford. "Editors' Introduction To The Special Issue: Behavioural Origins And
Solutions Of Environmental Problems." Canadian Journal Of Behavioural Science/Revue Canadienne Des
Sciences Du Comportement 29.3 (1997): 138-144. PsycARTICLES. Web. 24 Nov. 2014.

2. INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
DATABASE SELECTION AND EVALUATION
Julie Anne Kent, Hons. B.A., M.L.I.S., Instructional and Research Librarian
Canadian Newsstand
Total number of results: 126 items were returned in the results list
Describe content of 12th item: Title: Recognizing Challenge-seizing Opportunity; Greater Edmonton’s Economic Future 2009.
Content: Newspaper article in The Pipestone Flyer. Written by a journalist NOT an expert in the field. Article highlights
Edmonton’s economic downturn and upturn factors, makes claims supported by statistics, and present a synopsis of the
strategic plan in place for Edmonton: however, there are no references nor sources listed. NOT scholarly but is popular press.
Appropriate database after reviewing other articles to learn the perspective of topic as presented to the public by media.
Write MLA Citation for item:
Nelson, Shirley. "Recognizing Challenge-Seizing Opportunity; Greater Edmonton's Economic Future 2009." The Pipestone
FlyerApr 02 2009. ProQuest. Web. 24 Nov. 2014.
ABI/Inform
Total number of results: 9727 items were returned in the results list using the search string “alternative fuels AND sustainability
AND factors“
Describe content of 23nd item: Title: Computing and interpreting Fisher Information as a metric of sustainability: regime
changes in the United States Air quality. Content: Written by four author. Affiliations include, University of Cincinnati, U.S>
Environmental Protection Agency, and American University of Beirut. This document is a “guide for interpreting Fisher
Information as sustainability metric.” The article systematically guides the reader through Fisher Information providing an
understanding as “applied to sustainability assessment.”
Write MLA Citation for item:
Gonzalez-mejia, Alejandra, et al. "Computing and Interpreting Fisher Information as a Metric of Sustainability: Regime Changes
in the United States Air Quality." Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 14.5 (2012): 775-88. ProQuest. Web.
24 Nov. 2014.