TOPS Summer 2016
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This document provides an orientation for TOPS students on using the library and conducting research. It introduces Laksamee Putnam as the research librarian and provides her contact information. It then outlines steps for effective searching of the library catalog, databases, and other resources and includes tips for evaluating information sources.
TOPS Summer 2016
- 1. L A K S A M E E P U T N A M L P U T N A M @ T O W S O N . E D U R E S E A R C H A N D I N S T R U C T I O N L I B R A R I A N TOPS Orientation – Library and Research Basics Please login to the computer, then open a browser and go to: http://bit.ly/tops2016library
- 2. First… Laksamee Putnam [email protected] Cook Library Research Help: Call: 410.704.2462. Text: 410.774.1398. Chat: 24/7 Email us questions Slides: http://bit.ly/tops2016library
- 3. Take away… Where are you? Search strategies and Search tips Evaluate the information Finding books/articles in the Cook Library Library Scavenger Hunt/Forensics Research
- 4. Where are you? 700,000 Books 280,000 e-Books 1,200 Print Journals 236 Electronic Databases 50,000 Electronic Journals 200 computers Print here Lab books here
- 6. Where do you go to find answers?
- 7. Preparing to Search Articulate your topic Choose important ideas Identify keywords Find background information Reference books Websites Gather, organize and narrow it down Types of Scientific Evidence
- 8. Evaluate Check for CRAAP Currency Relevance Authority Accuracy Purpose Spotting Bad Science Examples Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus Vaccines and Autism
- 9. Searching the Catalog Cook Library Cook OneSearch Location Call number Library Map Other locations Reserves Interlibrary loan (Illiad) Request
- 10. Searching Databases Cook Library Subject Guides Biology Chemistry Computer Science MB3 etc Peer-reviewed articles in multiple journals Journals Towson: 296 journals with the word Biology in the title Databases Cook OneSearch ScienceDirect Scopus
- 11. Library Scavenger Hunt Each table is a group! Make sure someone in your group has a smart phone! Complete the worksheet directions while exploring the library Return to class and view your pictures
- 12. Research Forensics etc. Take a look through a few of the books in the classroom Start your research on forensic science Search Cook OneSearch Ask the librarian for help!
- 13. Thank you!
- 14. Questions? Feel free to contact me: Laksamee Putnam [email protected] 410.704.3746. Or any reference librarian: Visit Cook Library Reference Desk Call: 410.704.2462. Text: 410.774.1398. Chat: 24/7 Email us questions
Editor's Notes
- #6: https://youtu.be/X7aJ3xaDMuM
- #7: Google? Wikipedia? Friends/Family? Teachers? Librarians? No matter where you start, the search for information isn’t linear. You might start with one question then figure out it’s too broad and there is too much information out there. You might start with something that is too narrow and you can’t seem to find anything about it. In any case, when you start your search you can do somethings to prepare.
- #10: First go over Cook Library Website Help locations: Need Help, Ask a Librarian Quick Tools: Off campus login, Journal List, Help Guides Search OneSearch for Sally Ride
- #11: Databases are more efficient!