Overview of JRC and SRC
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The document outlines a junior reference collection for years 7-9, offering a range of multimedia resources such as photos, videos, and audio clips. It describes search features including basic and advanced search options for various types of content, including reference articles and primary sources. Additionally, it highlights the integration of diverse content to provide a comprehensive educational resource.
Overview of JRC and SRC
- 1. Junior Reference Collection Specifically Oriented to Years 7-9 Primary Sources Photo from http://switzerlandtrail.blogspot.com/2009_09_01_archive.html Multimedia * Photos * Videos * Audio Clips * Art Work Photo by Flockr User Sheldon Schwartz http://www.flickr.com/photos/mobileobjective/ Reference Titles Photo by Flickr User Fabiwa http://www.flickr.com/photos/fabi_k/
- 2. Search Features Basic Search - Subject (Overall topic) - Keyword (Title, Intro text, Authors, Subject terms) - Entire Document (All the words!) Subject Guide QuickTime™ and a - Major Topics - Events Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture. - Companies - Organizations - Geographic Places - Statutes - People Advanced Search Combine different elements for a complex search expression Example: Topic Trees Popular Topics Or:
- 3. Student Resource Center What’s in it for me? Student Resources in Context provides holistic topic perspectives by integrating a multitude of content, including: •79,000 reference articles from acclaimed publications like American Decades •15 million periodical and newspaper articles from the New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, and many others •4,200 primary sources •100,000 multimedia records, including charts, graphs, maps and tables •Video and audio content from NBC, NPR and many other respected sources Basic Search Advanced Search - Limit by Content Type Create complex Search Expressions - Use the auto-complete Limit to Full text/Peer Reviewed search suggestions Limit by Date - Featured Topics, Videos and Limit by Document & Content Type News Limit By Content and Reading Level