Library 101
At what time does the library close?
Monday - Thursday 8:00 p.m.
Friday - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday - 2:30 p.m.
What should you use to look for E-Books, Journal Articles, and News and Newspapers?
Any of our academic databases
What is the difference between what you can find on databases versus search engines?
Databases: help you with finding a smaller amount of information,
Search Engines: can help with exploratory background research
What are the pieces of a research article?
Abstract (summarizes article)
Introduction
* background info, research questions that are relevant to its field
What is the name of an academic database that you've used before?
EBSCO
GALE
FACTS ON FILE
BLOOM'S LITERARY REFERENCE CENTER
Who do you ask for help at the library?
You can chat with any of our College or Public Librarians! The Public Librarians may have to take a message for us to get back to youl
Do I want articles that are peer reviewed?
Yes!
What is some language that may be used by other sources to describe a reputable source?
Trusted, leading, respected, well-established
Where can you learn how to use Google Scholar?
In the “Getting Started with Google Scholar” Tab in the module - this tab will tell you how to adjust your setting and other specific tools to use in Google Scholar
What is a favorite resource on the Library webpage?
Academic Video Online (AVON)
Where can I get quality information for assignments?
Academic Databases found on the Library webpage
How many general academic databases does Iowa Lakes have?
2 - EBSCO and GALE
What type of questions can data help you to answer?
How? Why?
What is a citation manager?
A citation manager allows for you to create your bibliography in whatever citation style you need with the correct title.
Which database should I use if my car is not working right?
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
What do you do if you can’t find a certain book or article at the library?
You can make an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request in which the library attempts to borrow the work from another library.
What are the 6 key questions you should ask when evaluating an E-Book, Journal Article, News or Newspaper?
What? Who? Why? When? Where? How?
When defining your research question, what questions must you ask about the data you want to collect?
What data do you need? Who collects the data? When is your data from? Where is your data from?
When should you use an academic database?
Any time you are doing research or need quality information for an assignment.
How many types of mis/dis/mal information are there?
7: Satire, false connection, misleading content, false content, imposter content, manipulated content, and fabricated content
Can I study in the Library?
Yes! It is a college and public library, so it may be noisy especially after school. But all are welcome!
What features do academic databases have?
Articles, interviews, videos, primary resources, graphs, and much more!
What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source?
Primary Source: First-hand sources or evidence from the event or period under study (G Washington's letter about his horse)
Secondary Source: Interpretations or analysis of primary source information, not created first-hand (instructor's guess about G Washington's horse and stables)
What is the difference between Google Scholar and academic databases?
Google Scholar is a search engine and the college pays for databases.
Which database is steeped in Science?
Salem Press - Science