library resources for distance learners
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Library Resources for Distance Learners. Guide of Library Resources Available online. July 1, 2014. Austin Pevler welcomes you to online library services!. About Me: Education : M.L.I.S Kent State University, 2008 B.A . History and Art History The Ohio State University, 2005 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
LIBRARY R
ESOURCES FOR
DISTANCE LEARNERS
G U I DE O
F LI B
R A R Y RE S O U R C E S A
VA I LA B L E
O N L I NE
July 1, 2014
About Me:Education:M.L.I.S Kent State University, 2008B.A. History and Art History The Ohio State
University, 2005
Experience:Digital Services Librarian 2010 – presentSinclair Community College
Digital Resources/Reference Librarian 2008 - 2009
Denison University
Technical Services Practicum 2008 The Ohio State University
What can I do for you?
1. Help navigate the library and its resources
2. Help find resources to complete your assignments.
Austin Pevler welcomes you to online library services!
H T T P : / /L I B
G U I DE S . S
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I ST A N C E
Library resources tailored to distance learning students or anyone who is off-
campus
http://libguides.sinclair.edu/distance
BROWSE BY SUBJECT, CLASS, OR ACADEMIC DIVISION
How to get started with Library Researchhttp://libguides.sinclair.edu/tutorial
Research process in 6 modules• Intro to the Library• Choosing a Topic• Types of Sources• Search Strategies• Evaluation Info• Using Sources
HAVE A QUESTION?1. Try: Ask-a-Librarian & Browse the Databases in the Knowledge Bank covering many topics
HAVE A QUESTION?
2. Try Email : [email protected] (Usuallyanswered within 24 hours on weekdays).
HAVE A QUESTION?3. Try: Chat with a Sinclair Librarian
During Normal Library Hours:Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30 am-9:30 pmFriday: 7:30 am-5:00 pmSaturday: 9:00 am-4:00 pmSunday: Closed
4. Try: Know it Now - Chat by OhioLINK
http://Knowitnow.org/
Anytime!
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Enhance your homework and presentations!
REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTOR’S DIRECTIONS!
Your instructor may be specific about that types of resources that you are to use in your homework, presentations, and research assignments.
When in doubt ask your instructor !
By Topic: use Libsearch
By Database: use A-Z list of databases if you know the one you want to use.
http://libguides.sinclair.edu/databases
By Title: use the A to Z list of E-Journals/E-Periodicals
http://atoz.ebsco.com/Search/9788?lang=en&lang.menu=en&lang.subject=en
HOW DO YOU FIND ARTICLES?
Popular databases include: Academic Search Complete, Opposing Viewpoints, Business Source Complete, CQ Researcher, CINAHL Complete, SIRS Researcher, SocIndex with Full Text, and Medline with Full Text
OhioLINK? What is That?
https://www.ohiolink.edu/
Need a book, movie, or other item?Search the OhioLINK Library Cataloghttp://olc1.ohiolink.edu/search/X
Have an item sent to you at Sinclair Dayton Campus , Learning Centers, Courseview or any other OhioLINK library!
To request an item:1. Enter the request.2. Click on the Green Request Button graphic.3. Select Sinclair from the list of institutions.4. Put in your last name and your 9 digit Tartan ID
number (add the zeros in front if yours is not 9 numbers).
5. Select where you want it to be sent.You will receive the item in 3-5 business daysConsortium of 88 Ohio college and
university libraries and the State Library of Ohio.
Scholarly ResourcesDefinition: Resource that is written and/or
reviewed by people in academics
Examples of scholarly resources:• Academic Journals• Trade publications• Websites with .gov, .edu, and
some .org
Examples of unreliable sources:• Wikipedia articles• Magazines• Most Blogs• .com websites• Some books like the
“Dummies” books
http://libguides.sinclair.edu/content.php?pid=356368&sid=2914117#14711918
THE BOTTOM LINE
• Help is Available for your Library Needs!
• Many Tools for Distance Learners and Anyone Who is Off-Campus!
• http://libguides.sinclair.edu/distance
Thank you for attending!
Brought to you by:Distance Learning Programs & SupportSinclair Community College