resource types, evaluating info, and databases
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Resource Types, Evaluating Info,
& Databases
Lindsay DavisFaculty Librarian
Objectives Resource types How to evaluate info Where & how to find books Where & how to find articles
Libraries are like icebergs
Digital
Resource types Different resources are used for different
purposes
Popular vs. scholarly
Magazines written by journalists or
scholars
articles about diverse topics of popular interest & current events
geared toward the average adult
Journals written by scholars in an
academic or professional field articles can cover very specific
topics or narrow fields of research
editorial board reviews articles to decide whether they should be accepted (peer review)
geared at other scholars or professionals
How do I evaluate info? Use the CRAAP
test
Where do I find books? Catalog in the Portal
Print books
eBooks
eBook databases in the Portal Find them under the Electronic books section in the databases by subject list
Where do I find articles? Databases in the Portal
Newspapers
Magazines
Journals
How do I search for articles? 1. Select subject-appropriate databases2. Set dates3. Mark full-text4. Add search terms with connecting words
How do I create search terms? Make research questions Break down questions into the most
important words (keywords) Write down synonyms & related words
Keywords video Breaking down questions into keywords video
How do I use keywords? Try different combinations of keywords
with connecting words (Boolean) AND & OR How to search using keywords video
What other things can I do? Use stem searching Use quotes Try subject terms
Contact info Drop by 381.6434 [email protected] Text ASKMCLIB to 66746
Los Banos Campus LibraryMerced College