Library 101
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This library orientation covers: 1) Introducing students to the library's online resources and identifying ways to get assistance from the librarian such as email, phone, or chat. 2) Showing students how to find e-books, get print materials through interlibrary loan, and locate full-text journal articles through databases by subject. 3) Answering other common questions about using library resources remotely, conducting research, and citing sources. Students are also invited to attend an upcoming copyright workshop.
Library 101
- 1. Library 101From a distanceWith Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen
- 2. Can you hear me? Please use the hand raise button to the left if you have technical difficulties. I will try to help.
- 3. Our GoalsA brief introduction to the library’s online presenceIdentify ways to get assistanceLearn where to find e-booksIdentify ways to get print materialsLearn to find full text journal articlesAnswer other questions you may have about research and the library at OIT
- 5. Ask a Librarian!Use the Ask a Librarian buttonContact DawnPhone: (503)821-1258Email: dawn.lowewincentsen@oit.eduIM: dlowewin on AOL and meebo(ask if you have others)Use the chat widget here: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/distance/getting-help/contact-the-distance-education-liaison-librarian
- 6. Other places to connectFacebookOIT LibrariesDawnTwitter: OITLibrary or dlowewinLibrary Website: http://www.oit.edu/libraries
- 7. Let’s find some e-booksList of places to find electronic books: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/find/books/ebooksSafari TechbooksNetlibraryGale Virtual reference library
- 8. How does it work?
- 9. What if I want print?For students in Oregon and Washington –SummitIf you are near a summit school (http://orbiscascade.org/map/) you may set up a “visiting summit borrowers account”For students outside those areas – WorldcatUse worldcat to search for items, enter your zip code to find out libraries near you with the item
- 10. Let’s see an example of Worldcat
- 11. Finding ArticlesElectronic resources by subjectWhat is the difference between scholarly and popular journals?How do I get the full article?
- 12. Let’s find some articlesThink of a topic while we open up a browser so you can follow along
- 13. What if I know the name of the journal?Use e-journals in the quick search to see if we have it electronically.
- 14. What if full text is not available?Interlibrary loanhttp://www.oit.edu/libraries/find/articles/borrow/borrow-requestArticles, even those OIT owns in paper only, will be sent to your OIT emailA library near youYou can use WorldCat to find out if a library near you has a journal the same as we did for books
- 15. Where do I start?Find by subject: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/find/subjectElectronic resources by subject: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/find/articles/subjectContact the librarian: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/distance/getting-help/contact-the-distance-education-liaison-librarian
- 16. Why can’t I just Google it?Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.comIn scholar preferences, set up OIT as your library for instant full textGoogle Books: http://books.google.comMany titles are only previewsUnder “Get this book” click on “Find in a library”
- 17. Other Questions?What is my logon?The library logon is the same as your blackboard and OIT email, first.last. The password is the same too.What if my subject doesn’t have a guide yet?Let us know what you want a guide on, we will build it. Until then try the more general subjects under electronic resources by subject: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/find/articles/subjectWhere do I get more info?The library has lots of pages to help you on your research. Browse the website under Help! To find out more. If you don’t see what you are looking for, contact Dawn.How do I cite things?We will go over this more Monday, October 18 at 5pm (PST) in Copyright 101. Until then try this page: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/help/citing
- 18. Get Answers to Your Questions?
- 19. That contact info again…Use the Ask a Librarian buttonContact DawnPhone: (503)821-1258Email: dawn.lowewincentsen@oit.eduIM: dlowewin on AOL and meebo(ask if you have others)Use the chat widget here: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/distance/getting-help/contact-the-distance-education-liaison-librarian
- 20. Come to Copyright 101October 18th, 5-6:30pmLearn what copyright is, and how not to plagiarize. I will cover how to incorporate research and ideas into writing, and when it is appropriate to cite. We will talk about common knowledge, fair use, and creative commons. Students will also learn citation elements in a variety of formats including MLA, Vancouver, APA, and Chicago.Enter here: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/distance/getting-help
- 21. Is this recorded?Yes!You can review this session and others here: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/distance/getting-helpor here: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/help/tutorials
- 22. The End!