Using Information Resources iPod eVil Lipscomb University Beaman Library Fall 2007
Getting Started Online Catalog for  Lipscomb Libraries Reference Research Center
Information Resources Reference books Periodicals Indexes Online/electronic resources
Reference Books Dictionaries Encyclopedias Handbooks Indexes Statistics
Information Resources Reference books Periodicals Indexes Online/electronic resources
Periodicals Publications which are produced at regular  intervals… magazines journals newspapers newsletters
Periodicals - Location Current (2007)  magazines and journals are arranged alphabetically on open shelves for easy browsing.
Periodicals Location Bound  periodicals are arranged alphabetically  and chronologically.
Periodicals - Location Some periodicals are kept on  microfilm  or  microfiche .
Information Resources Reference books Periodicals Indexes Online/electronic resources
Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are located on the main floor, east wing of Beaman Library.
Periodical Indexes Printed   General
Periodical Indexes Printed Subject/specialized Business Periodicals Index General Science Index Humanities Index Physical Education Index
Information Resources Reference books Periodicals Indexes Databases
Databases Catacomb  is the database for finding what is in  the library and links to other databases.
Databases
Databases FindArticles.com general magazines since 1984 MagPortal.com search engine plus general interest some ads
Databases The virtual library  –  open 24/7  books  -  magazines  -  games links  to much more  http:// www.refdesk.com http:// www.libraryspot.com /
Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s Who  says it? Author or sponsor Credentials of responsible party Example:  AMDOC Example:   Wikipedia
Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s What  does it claim, assert, etc.? Purpose of web site Biased, objective, fair Factual…in depth Correct grammar, spelling, etc. Example: Silent Killer Example: Scout Report
Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s When  was it posted? Publication date Revisions Links up-to-date Example:  Oncolink
Websites Evaluate your resources.
What’s in a [domain] name?
What’s in a [domain] name? . gov ernment agency federal – state - local Official information gathered by the agency
What’s in a [domain] name? . Org anization promote its policies, beliefs . Com mercial profit making organization
What’s in a [domain] name? . net work organizations, people, agencies . edu cation university, school, related institution
Websites Virtual Libraries http://lii.org http://www.refdesk.com Internet Public Library http://www.ipl.org
Still need help???? Ask a librarian Library Director and Collection Development Librarian Carolyn Wilson
Still need help???? Ask a librarian Circulation and Instruction Librarian Anna Leta Moss
Still need help???? Ask a librarian Reference and Special Collections Librarian Marie Byers
Still need help???? Ask a librarian Technical Services Librarian Leah Hamrick
Still need help???? Ask a librarian Periodicals Librarian David Howard
Still need help???? Ask a librarian Reference and Technology Librarian Eunice Wells
Afraid of librarians??? Send an e-mail to a reference librarian from  Catacomb [email_address]
In summary… Look in a book Find a journal article Select an online site Evaluate what you find

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