Search Techniques & Searching for Books

Jason DupreeAssistant ProfessorMLIS, University of OklahomaBFA, Art Studio, Phillips University

Head of Public ServicesAl Harris Library jason.dupree@swosu.edu

Review• What is my main goal for this

class?• Name the four criteria for

evaluating information.• What did the phrase “chew your

information” refer to?

Part 1

InformationLiteracy

Information Literacy• It is a set of abilities requiring

individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

• Is knowing when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to evaluate, use and communicate it in an ethical manner.

Information Literacy

Two Items to Assist YouAssignment ePlanner• P.A.W.

– Time Management Tool

Visual Brainstorming• Bubbl.us

– Organize Your Topic/Visualize Your Argument Research Tool

Time w/ Your Topic• Use:

– Google– Ipl2– Infomine– ProCon.org– SpeakOut.com

Part 2

SearchingTechniques

Define what you want to know “I am looking for literature and

data that focus on incarceration as a deterrent for crime. ”

Use this statement to choose keywords and key phrases

Define key words and phrases• incarceration• deterrent• crime

Identifying Keywords• Identify the significant terms and

concepts that describe your topic from your thesis statement or research question.

• These terms will become the key for searching catalogs, indexes, and databases for information about your subject.

Keywords

• Flexible terms• Easy searches• Less accurate

searches

Keyword Phrases• Single concept, multiple words• Some electronic resources require

keyword phrases be enclosed with punctuation– Quotation marks – SWOSU Catalog – Parenthesis

Class Exercise• Keyword Building Exercise

Topic:

Boolean• AND = Narrow

• OR = Expand

• NOT = Exclude

Boolean Operators• Connect keywords only• Must be placed between keywords• AND

– Narrows your search• OR

– Expands your search with synonymous terms

• NOT– Excludes words from your search– If used too much, it can work against you!

Class Activity• “Shuffle Up and Deal”

– cards– “face card”– card and black– card and deuce– card and spade or diamond– “face card” and red not king– club not “face card” or ace

Part 3

Finding Books

Dewey• All of human

knowledge is broken into Ten Major Categories

SWOSU Catalog

Open WorldCat

E-Books: Ebrary & Ebooks on Ebscohost • 24/7• Full Text Searching*• Highlight Markup• Note Taking• Embed links into text• Online Bookshelf

• Multiplicity of Use

Library Services• Interlibrary Loan

– Online form (plan ahead)– Library borrows the item on your

behalf• OK-Share Card

– Go to Circulation Desk & get a card– Present this card to any Oklahoma

University/College– Check out books as if you were their

student

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