Apr
15
Prep for April 22nd: Evaluating Resources
April 15, 2008 | 2 Comments
April 22nd is our last class session before the final exam, so we will talk some more about Evaluating Resources and we will wrap up the semester. There is no preparatory reading for the 22nd. But remember that the last 4 blog posts/entries for your Pathfinder Project are due to your blog that [...]
Apr
8
Prep for April 15th: Government Information
April 8, 2008 | 3 Comments
For our April 15th class session, Charlotte Jones will be talking with us about Government Information. To prepare for the session, please review the powerpoint she has created: Government Information (the file is large, so be patient as you download).
Apr
5
Prep for April 8th: Digital Libraries and Collections
April 5, 2008 | 2 Comments
For our April 8th class, we will be talking about digital libraries and collections. To prepare for the session, please:
-read the PDF version of following article available in the Gale Powersearch database:
The infinite library: does Google’s plan to digitize millions of print books spell the death of libraries–or their rebirth?.Wade Roush. Technology Review [...]
Mar
24
Prep for April 1: The Internet and Search Engines, Part 2
March 24, 2008 | 2 Comments
For our April 1st class, we will continue talking about the internet and search engines. To prepare for the session, please:
-read the following sections of “How Internet Search Engines Work” from HowStuffWorks.com:
4. Building a Search
5. Future Search
-read Google’s Help documentation:
1. The Essentials of Google Search
2. Advanced Search Made Easy
Also note that we will [...]
Mar
18
Prep for March 25th: The Internet and Search Engines
March 18, 2008 | 6 Comments
For our March 25th class, we will start talking about the internet and search engines. To prepare for the session, please:
-read all of the sections of “About the Internet, 2007 Edition” from the World Almanac, 2007 Edition. Access it via the Facts on File database here.
-read the following sections of “How Internet Search [...]
Mar
11
Prep for March 18th: Periodicals and Databases, Part 2
March 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment
For our March 18th class, we will continue to talk about using the Databases. To prepare for the session, please:
-view the ShowMe! video on using GalePowersearch. The video is available at: http://www.library.umw.edu/showme/gale/gale.html.
-view the ShowMe! video on using the Locate Article Feature. The video is available at: http://www.library.umw.edu/showme/locate/locate.html.
Also note that we will be [...]
Feb
25
Prep for March 11th: Periodicals and Databases
February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
For our March 11th class, we will be talking about Periodicals and Databases. To prepare for the session, please:
-read the Guide to Finding Periodical Articles on the UMW Libraries site.
Feb
19
Prep for Feb. 26th: Library Catalogs and Reference Sources
February 19, 2008 | 2 Comments
For our Feb. 26th class, we will continue talking about Library Catalogs and I will introduce you to various reference sources. To prepare for the session, please:
-view the Reference Sources handout available in Readings.
-check out Oxford Reference Online, which provides access to over 175 reference works. Try searching for your Pathfinder Topic (or [...]
Feb
12
Prep for Feb. 19th: Library Catalogs and Books
February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
For our Feb. 19th class, we will be talking about using the Library Catalog. To prepare for the session, please:
-view the ShowMe! video on using the Catalog. The video is available at http://www.library.umw.edu/showme/catalog/catalog.html.
-read the Guide to Finding Books in UMW Libraries at http://www.umw.edu/library/research/guides_to_library_resource/finding_books.php.
Feb
5
Prep for Feb. 12th: Classification and Organization
February 5, 2008 | 2 Comments
For our Feb. 12th class, we will be talking about Classification and Organization. To prepare for the session, please read chapters 3 and 4 of The Research Process: Books and Beyond. A copy of this book is on reserve at the Simpson Library checkout desk (Call # Z710 .B64 2004) and another copy is available [...]
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