![• Example: If a student enters Game of Thrones
into a search bar, the system will look for the
words game, of and thrones anywhere in any
article, regardless of whether it is next to the
other words. If the student enters “Game of
Thrones” the database will only retrieve instances
of the phrase appearing as a whole.
JalenSky. (2015, January 7). Game of thrones meme [Digital image]. From
http://jacquiking91.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/52067-game-of-thrones-meme-you-have-cecw.jpg
• 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.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/fstlibrarysessionpart12015-150902153724-lva1-app6891/85/FST-library-session-part-1-2015-14-320.jpg)
![• Provides timely information
to scholars or professionals
in a variety of fields
• Usually printed by academic
institutions or professional
organizations
• Many are peer-reviewed
• Usually a very trustworthy
source
Reinauer, O., & Wilson, D. (2006, Spring). Scholarly journals [Digital image]. Retrieved from
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FST library session – part 1 2015
- 1. Susan Bloom, MLIS, MS
- 3. • Library Website Virtual Tour • Basic Scholarly Searching • Search Everything • Books • Articles
- 9. • “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/
- 10. • Is Pluto a planet? • How much does an African elephant weigh? • Pluto and planet • (weight or weigh) and “African elephant”
- 11. • Speak like a caveman • Think it, don’t search it words: • Effect / Affect • Impact • Change • Influence • Advance / Improve • Help / Aid • Cause • Pro / Con • Benefit
- 12. What is a scholarly article?
- 13. • Limiters (aka filters) are extra controls you can place on your search parameters to zero in on the specific information you are looking for. • Be careful!
- 14. • Example: If a student enters Game of Thrones into a search bar, the system will look for the words game, of and thrones anywhere in any article, regardless of whether it is next to the other words. If the student enters “Game of Thrones” the database will only retrieve instances of the phrase appearing as a whole. JalenSky. (2015, January 7). Game of thrones meme [Digital image]. From http://jacquiking91.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/52067-game-of-thrones-meme-you-have-cecw.jpg • 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.
- 15. • 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
- 18. •At least fifty pages (either printed or electronic pages) •May be either a single volume or part of a multivolume work (ex: an encyclopedia) •May be an audio recording (audio books) •Ideal for introductory knowledge •Great for comprehensive or in-depth information •May be outdated, particularly for technological information
- 19. • Not allowed to take out of the library • Often contain smaller bits of information (such as dictionaries or thesauri) • Allowed to borrow from the library • Usually more in- depth sources • The majority of the books in a library are usually available to borrow
- 20. • Provides timely information to scholars or professionals in a variety of fields • Usually printed by academic institutions or professional organizations • Many are peer-reviewed • Usually a very trustworthy source Reinauer, O., & Wilson, D. (2006, Spring). Scholarly journals [Digital image]. Retrieved from http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~bridge/scholarly_journals.html
- 21. “A peer-review process means that other scholars/experts in the field have reviewed the article's content prior to publication and deemed it of a scholarly nature.” Molloy college library. (n.d.). Finding scholarly articles. Molloy College. Retrieved from http://molloy.libguides.com/content.php?pid=35296&sid=1601985&search_terms=peer+review
- 25. LibGuides (AKA research guides) 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
- 30. • Instant Message Online • Text (516) 714-4486 • Call (516) 323-3911 • Email molloylibrarian@gmail.com • Visit • Facebook & Twitter
- 33. • What is a LibGuide? • What does peer-review mean? • What will quotation marks do to your search? • What is the meaning of life?
- 34. • Please go to http://molloy.libguides.com • Look in the column on the right under “Post Class Surveys” for the link “Librarian Class Instruction Survey” • My name is Susie Bloom