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Transcript of 2013 FST 101
FST 101 Library Session
Susan Bloom, MLIS
Lesson Objectives
• JET library quick virtual tour
• Scholarly Searching 101
• Accessing books and articles
• LibGuides
• Finding trustworthy websites
• Help!
QUICK VIRTUAL TOUR
Discovery (search everything)
Items professors
have reserved
for students
Borrow items for free from other libraries
Research guides
FAQ
HELP!
Scholarly Searching
101
Search terms
“A word or combination of words entered into the search input field (or search box) to find information on a particular subject or topic. Also known as a query term”
Queensland Government. (2011, April 19). Search term. In CUE Standard Definitions. Retrieved from www.qld.gov.au/web/cue/definitions/
Which terms to useGOOGLE
SEARCHING DISCOVERY
How much does an
African elephant
weigh?
Is Pluto a planet?
(weight or weigh)
and “African
elephant”
Pluto and planet
Choosing KeywordsSpeak like a caveman Think it, don’t search it words:
Effect / Affect
Impact
Change
Influence
Advance / Improve
Help / Aid
Cause
Pro / Con
Benefit
Selecting the Right Number of Keywords (Video Link)
LimitersLimiters are extra controls you can place on
your search parameters to zero in on the
specific information you are looking for.
Be careful! You can place too many limits on a
search and end up with no results.
Quotations
Example: If a student enters King of the Hill into a search bar,
the system will look for the words king, of, the and hill
anywhere in any article, regardless of whether it is next to the
other words. If the student enters “King of the Hill” the
database will only retrieve instances of the phrase appearing as
a whole.
WillDillDaBoss. (2012, September 22). A very overlooked character [Digital image]. Retrieved February 26, 2013, from http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-All-Stars-Battle/A-very-overlooked-character/td-p/38337517
When quotations are placed around a group of words, the system
will only search for instances where those words appear in the same
word order.
Quick Tips
Make sure everything is spelled correctly
Start out broad and add terms or limiters one at a time
Do not use punctuation
Do not use abbreviations
DISCOVERY
Discovery (Search All)
Discovery – Also known as “Search All” is a system
that allows you to search for everything the library
offers (books, articles, images, films, maps, etc.) all
in one place.
While it looks like Google, it behaves differently!
Practical Demonstration
LIBGUIDES (AKA RESEARCH GUIDES)
LibGuides
LibGuides are collections of useful information on a particular topic. They are usually created by a librarian and make researching easier.
• They may contain:• A list of suggested
search terms• A bibliography• Suggested databases
to use
• Journals and websites to peruse
• Notable authors• Definitions• Any other pertinent
information
FINDING TRUSTWORTHY WEBSITES
Website Extensions
• Common website extensions
• .com – Commercial
• .biz – Small business
• .net – Network
• .edu – Education
• .org – Organization (charity)
• .gov – Government
• Country codes
• Examples: .eu; .cn
• www.google.com
Fresh venture. (2009, May 19). Domain extensions [Digital image]. Retrieved from http://www.fresheventure.com/images/DomainExtensions.gif
Oh CRAAP!
• Currency
• Relevance
• Authority
• Accuracy
• Purpose
The Opte project. (n.d.). Map of the internet [Map]. In The Opte Project. Retrieved October 6, 2011, from http://opte.org/maps/
Currency
• Do you need current information or historical data?
• When was the piece published?• Have their been any revisions? • When was the latest edition published?
Relevance
• Does the information speak to your topic?
• Who is the intended audience?
• Is the scope sufficient?
“Scope - extent or range of view, outlook, application,
operation, effectiveness, etc.”Random House, Inc. (n.d.). Scope [Def. 1]. In Dictionary.com. Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/scope
Authority
• Who is the author?
• Have they written on this topic previously?
• Do they hold a degree in the topic?
• Are they a part of any professional organization?
• Do they provide contact information?
• Who is the publishing company?
• Have they published pieces on similar topics before?
Accuracy
• Is the information supported by another source?• Do the conclusions the author develops seem
plausible?• Has the article been cited in any other published
works?• Is it from a peer-reviewed source?• Are their spelling and/or grammar mistakes?
Purpose
• Why do you think the author wrote this piece?• What is the goal of the publisher?• Is the source biased?
“Biased - an inclination of temperament or outlook; especially : a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment”
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Bias [Def. 3b]. In Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bias
Need help?
• Instant Message Online• Text (516) 714-4486• Call (516) 323-3911• Email [email protected]• Visit • Facebook & Twitter• Private appointments
Review
How many search terms should you
normally use in a search?
How will adding quotations to a search
term effect your search?
What are limiters?
Examples?
What is a LibGuide?
Library Instruction Survey
• Please go to http://molloy.libguides.com/• Scroll to the bottom of the page• Click on the link on the left hand side
titled “Librarian Class Instruction Survey”•My name is Susie Bloom