History stage one: library introduction
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This document provides an introduction to information literacy and the library resources at the University. It discusses finding information for specific tasks, evaluating information sources, and the importance of information literacy skills. Students are asked to consider how they would find certain items of information and the potential problems or roadblocks they may encounter. Key tips are provided on using specialized historical resources, choosing authoritative sources, and relying on library databases rather than only using Google.
History stage one: library introduction
- 1. History Stage One: introduction to the Library Lucy Keating, HASS liaison librarian @nclroblib University Library Explore the possibilities
- 2. @nclroblib University Library Explore the possibilities Activity • Information literacy means knowing when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to evaluate, use and communicate it in an ethical manner. • On a scale of 1 (abysmal) to 10 (brilliant) give yourself a mark to reflect how you rate your information literacy skills.. • Your tutor is now going to give you some specific items of information to think about. • In a group, discuss briefly how you would go about finding each of those items – where would you start? Would you try print first or online? Do you think it would be easy to track down? What sort of problems might you encounter? If you have time, have a go at finding the information online. • Be prepared to share your thoughts with the group in a few minutes.
- 3. Use these options to narrow down your search Log in to use advanced features Library Search Keyword search with topics or authors, or “phrase” for specific titles
- 4. Library Guides libguides.ncl.ac.uk/hca Quality resources selected for your subject area
- 6. @nclroblib University Library Explore the possibilities
- 8. @nclroblib University Library Explore the possibilities The information literate student Knows how and where to find informatio n Evaluates what they have found Knows about the ethics of informatio n use Saves time and stress Produces better work
- 9. Be aware of the scope of the resource you are using Familiarise yourself with the range of our specialised historical resources Use authoritative sources Choose sources appropriate for your needs, in depth and breadth Relying on Google will be much less effective in the long run Some key information tips
- 11. Space Nearly 3,000 study spaces across four libraries Over 750 desktop PCs Range of spaces to suit you @nclroblib University Library Explore the possibilities
- 12. Find a space to suit your study style
- 13. Opening Hours ncl.ac.uk/library 24/7 during term time at Philip Robinson Library
- 14. libhelp.ncl.ac.uk Phone 0191 208 7662 Text / SMS 0191 328 0570 Email libraryhelp@ncl.ac.u k Live 24/7 chat libhelp.ncl.ac.uk@ncllibarts @NULibraries newcastleunilibrary