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Using Information Resources
Lipscomb University
Beaman LibraryFall 2007
Getting Started
Online Catalog for
Lipscomb Libraries
Reference Research Center
Information Resources
Reference books Periodicals Indexes Online/electronic resources
Reference Books Dictionaries Encyclopedias Handbooks Indexes Statistics
Information Resources
Reference books Periodicals Indexes Online/electronic resources
PeriodicalsPublications which
are produced at regular intervals…
magazines journals newspapers newsletters
Periodicals - LocationCurrent (2007) magazines and journals are
arranged alphabetically on open shelves for easy browsing.
Periodicals LocationBound periodicals are arranged
alphabetically and chronologically.
Periodicals - LocationSome periodicals are kept on
microfilm or microfiche.
Information Resources
Reference books Periodicals Indexes Online/electronic resources
Periodical Indexes
Periodical indexes are located on the main floor, east wing of Beaman Library.
Periodical IndexesPrinted
General
Periodical IndexesPrinted
Subject/specialized
Business Periodicals Index
General Science Index
Humanities Index
Physical Education Index
Information Resources
Reference books Periodicals Indexes Databases
Databases
Catacomb is the database for finding what is in
the library and links to other databases.
Databases
Databases
FindArticles.com general magazines since 1984
MagPortal.com search engine plus general interest some ads
DatabasesThe virtual library –
open 24/7 books - magazines - games
links to much more
http://www.refdesk.comhttp://www.libraryspot.com/
Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s
Who says it? Author or sponsor Credentials of responsible party Example: AMDOC Example: Wikipedia
Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s
What does it claim, assert, etc.? Purpose of web site Biased, objective, fair Factual…in depth Correct grammar, spelling, etc. Example: Silent Killer Example: Scout Report
Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s
When was it posted? Publication date Revisions Links up-to-date Example: Oncolink
WebsitesEvaluate your resources.
What’s in a [domain] name?
What’s in a [domain] name?
.government agency
federal – state - local
Official information gathered by the agency
What’s in a [domain] name?
.Organization
promote its policies, beliefs
.Commercial
profit making organization
What’s in a [domain] name?
.networkorganizations, people, agencies
.educationuniversity, school, related institution
WebsitesVirtual Libraries
http://lii.org
http://www.refdesk.com
Internet Public Library http://www.ipl.org
Still need help???? Ask a librarian
Carolyn Wilson
Library Director and Collection Development Librarian
Still need help???? Ask a librarian
Anna Leta Moss
Circulation and Instruction Librarian
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Marie Byers
Reference and Special Collections Librarian
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Leah Hamrick
Technical Services Librarian
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David Howard
Periodicals Librarian
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Eunice Wells
Reference and Technology Librarian
In summary… Look in a book Find a journal article Select an online site Evaluate what you find
