1. LIBRARY ORIENTATION FOR HISTORY
110
Anna Xiong, Associate Professor, Library Affairs
axiong@lib.siu.edu
6/15/2012
2. OUTLINE
Google vs Library
Some important library terms in your library assignment due
next Tuesday
Overview of types of information
Library Quick Facts
Overview of Morris Library homepage
Main body - overview
searching articles and databases
searching books and more
searching Morris Library Special Collections
3. OUTLINE
Bottom of the page – overview (collections, help with,
services, about)
Collections: course reserves
Collections: government information
Collections: material types - overview
newspapers
Help With - overview
setting up library accounts
research basics
Internet Searches
plagiarism and citing
Top of the page - overview
Ask a Librarian
4. CAN I JUST GOOGLE?
http://youtu.be/N39mnu1Pkgw (3’13’’)
5. Various Types
of Information
(Modified based on Yang
Jiang’s Flowchart at
http://bcgroupsix.braveho
st.com/informal_and_for
mal_research.htm )
Primary sources: government
documents, special collections
Thesis and Dissertations
…
6. FREE ONLINE DICTIONARY OF LIBRARY
TERMS
Library Lingo
http://www.lib.umd.edu/guides/lingo.html (Credit:
University Libraries, University of Maryland)
*See your Library Exercise with library terms highlighted
in red.
7. QUICK FACTS
Holds more than 2.6 million volumes, 36,000 current
periodicals and serials, and over 3.6 million microform
units Provides access to I-Share (the statewide
automated library system) and to a comprehensive array
of databases and other electronic data files Offers a
wide range of services, including reference assistance
and instructions
Distance learning
Geographic information systems (GIS)
About 100 computers, 20+ lap
tops, printers, copiers, scanners
Delytes Coffee Shop
Group study rooms and quiet study areas
And more
10. MAIN BODY OF MORRIS LIBRARY HOMEPAGE:
ARTICLES AND DATABASES
Online Guide: Scholarly Journals and Research Studies
http://libguides.lib.siu.edu/scholarlyjournals
11. MAIN BODY OF MORRIS LIBRARY HOMEPAGE:
ARTICLES AND DATABASES
What is citation?
A brief description of a text (book, article, report,
World Wide Web page, or other) that has been
quoted, or used as a source.
12. MAIN BODY OF MORRIS LIBRARY HOMEPAGE:
ARTICLES AND DATABASES
Demo:
Reader’s Guide Retrospective
19th Century Masterfile
13. MAIN BODY OF MORRIS LIBRARY HOMEPAGE:
BOOKS AND MORE
Start with Morris Library online catalog I-
Share@Morris
What is online catalog?
To find a book on your topic, start with Basic Search.
Enter keywords, title, author, subject if you know to
search.
Or you can go to Advanced Search.
14. MAIN BODY OF MORRIS LIBRARY HOMEPAGE:
BOOKS AND MORE
15. MAIN BODY OF MORRIS LIBRARY HOMEPAGE -
CONTINUES
Journals Electronic
journals OpenSIUC
(University Research)
Reference Materials
What is reference
material? A document
such as a
dictionary, encyclopedia
, or directory, that
contains specific
facts, data, or other
brief bits of information.
16. MAIN BODY OF MORRIS LIBRARY HOMEPAGE –
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Online Guide Primary
and Secondary
Sources
Demo:
Special Collections:
Go to library homepage
www.lib.siu.edu
Click on subjects, person
name, place name
18. COLLECTIONS – COURSE RESERVES
Course Reserves for Students
What is course reserve? A service in which, upon request by faculty, certain
library materials are temporarily assigned a much shorter loan period. The
purpose of reserves is to ensure that all students taking a course will be able
to share materials. Restrictions on the use of reserve materials may vary.
Demo: American National Biography
19. COLLECTIONS – GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
What is government document?
Publication created by a
government, including
hearings, reports, treaties, period
icals, and statistics.
Why government document for
undergraduate student? A.
Responsibility of being an
informed U.S. citizen B. It’s
reliable information with
government authority, valuable
primary source for study.
21. GOVERNMENT INFORMATION - DEMO
Use I-Share search Congressional Record and its index:
3rd floor in Morris, not 5th floor
Use LexisNexis Congressional (Subscribed Database)
Contents, features
E.g. search hearings and read the records –
citation, content summary
Use Internet Resources
Americanpresidency.org
United States Report (Supreme Court Opinions) http://www.oyez.org/
Library of Congress www.loc.gov
American Memory http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
23. NEWSPAPERS - CONTINUES
What is newspaper?
“A serial publication printed and
distributed daily or weekly
containing
news, opinions, advertising, and
other items of general interest. UM
Libraries subscribe to
newspapers, including the
Washington Post, New York
Times, and Wall Street Journal.”
Online Guide: Morris Lirary
Newspapers
http://libguides.lib.siu.edu/content.p
hp?pid=56629&sid=414863
32. INFORMATION LITERACY COMPETENCY
STANDARDS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/informationliteracy
competency#stan
Curriculum and Instruction 199: one credit course
Demo: Reader’s Guide RetrospectiveDatabase by title > “Reader’s Guide Retrospective.” > Read about. > Enter “______” (without the quotes), year: ________. List two articles on it.19th Century MasterfileFind an article on ______.advanced search to narrow
Multiple search boxesBoolean operators. What is a Boolean search? Using special commands (operators) to tell a database system how words being searched relate to one another. The three basic Boolean operators are AND, OR, and NOT. AND will narrow a search. OR will broaden a search. NOT will remove a concept from a search.Set limitsUse symbolsRead results and recordsCitation: title, author, publisher, publication yearFormatSubject heading (LCSH stands for “Library of Congress Subject Heading”)More detailsPhysical informationIncludes index, bibliographyRead results and recordsLocation and availabilityCall number: LC: Z5305.U5 A74 1983, Dewey, SuDocs: C3.134/2:H62/1789-1970/PTOnline Guide: Reading Call Numbershttp://libguides.lib.siu.edu/callnumbersThis guide explains the difference between the two call number systems that Morris Library uses - LC and Dewey.Online Guide: Learning SuDocs Number http://www.lib.msu.edu/branches/gov/for-libns.jspNo call number: Get it onlineReference, non-circulating Library holding: Business Periodical Index, volume 1Availability status: available, missing, in processLocation: first floor; McClafferty; On reserve; 3d floor GovDocs stacks (CD-ROM 3d floor desk) (Also see library floor map. The library tour after the presentation will also help you know where to find what. Need assistance, ask for help.)
click on “______” and search for “________.” Use advanced search to narrow date to range of __________. What was the title of ______________?
click on “______” and search for “________.” Use advanced search to narrow date to range of __________. What was the title of ______________?