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FACS1900 Arts & Ideas. Introduction to Library Research Adam Taves Reference Librarian. Objectives: by the end of this session you will be able to…. Navigate the York University Libraries and the Libraries’ Website How to Get Started Keyword Searching - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
FACS1900Arts & Ideas
Introduction to Library Research
Adam Taves
Reference Librarian
Objectives: by the end of this session you will be able to…
Navigate the York University Libraries and the Libraries’ Website
How to Get Started Keyword Searching Understand distinctions between publication types Understand uses of and differences between finding tools for
those publications Find Books, Videos & Sound Recordings Find articles – scholarly and popular Know how to get help
What do People think about Libraries?
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” ‑‑ Jorge Luis Borges
“We are the cornerstone of democracy. We are the community commons.” – Deborah Jacobs, Seattle city librarian
“Libraries are brothels for the mind” -- Guy Browning in The Guardian
“Librarians are the secret masters of the world. They control information. Don't ever piss one off.” ‑‑ Spider Robinson
York Libraries System
5 libraries Your Library Card Services available
Circulation Study Rooms Reference
Assistance Online tutorials
Research as Conversation
Eavesdropping Entering
Engaging
Starting Your Research…
Topic emerging out of class readings
What sources is the author citing?
What interests you?
Topic: Social commentaries on consumerism
English graffiti artist known as “Banksy”.
Distribution: nothing official
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness (Emo Philips).
Topic: Social commentaries on consumerism
All she ever wanted was a little credit...
Director: P.J. Hogan
Production/Distribution: Touchstone Pictures | Walt Disney
Based on popular novel by Sophie Kinsella.
Starting Your Research…
What kinds of resources are appropriate and/or useful? Encyclopedias Books Articles
• Scholarly versus Popular
Finding Books
Use the library catalogue
What is this?• A database for finding books, videos & sound
recordings.
Finding Articles
Use a periodical index
What is this?• A database for finding articles.
How do I find them?• Find Articles by Subject
Scholarly versus Popular Articles
Scholarly Journals
Written by scholars or researchers
Intended audience is professors, students, researchers
Lengthy articles with in-depth coverage of topics
May have a ‘serious’ look – few photos or ads
Always include a bibliography (works cited)
May use discipline-specific language or jargon
Popular (magazines, newspapers, etc.)
Often written by journalists or staff writers
Shorter articles; usually provide a broad overview of topics
Usually include photos and advertisements
Bibliography not usually provided
Uses everyday language that is accessible to the average reader
And what is peer-reviewed?
Getting Help
Scott Library Reference Desk (2nd floor)
Ask A Question Library course guide on the Web
Thanks!