Library Catalog
Library Databases
Ask-A-Librarian
Research Tools
Misc.
100
Under what link can you find the library catalog?
What is "Find Books"
100
Under what link on the library homepage can you find databases?
What is "Find Articles"
100
What are the four ways you can contact a librarian?
What is Chat, Email, In-Person, Phone
100
Who should you go to ask for help with research?
What is Reference Staff (Dale Dulaney, Marci Myers, & Rebecca Greer)
100
Is printing free in the library? How much does it cost for Black and White per page? How much for Color?
What is no. Black and White printing, $0.10 per page and Color $0.50 per page.
200
How many different "search types" are available for you to use in the library catalog?
What is 12
200
List 3 "Favorite Databases" of Brown Library
What is Academic Search Complete, APA Psych Net, BioOne, CQ Researcher, Gale Virtual Reference Library, Issues and Controversies, JSTOR, Literature Resource Center, Newspaper Source Plus, Opposing Viewpoints in Context, Oxford Islamic Studies Online, Project Muse, Wiley Online Library, World News Digest
200
What are the hours of the library Monday - Friday?
What is Mon - Thurs: 8am - 8pm, Friday 8am - 5 pm
200
Under "Research Tools," "Citing & Writing" what style guides are available for you to borrow at the library?
What is The Little Brown Handbook, MLA Handbook, and Manual of the American Psychological Association
200
Can you talk on your phone anywhere on the 2nd floor of the library? Can you have food and drinks?
What is no. Students may talk on their cell phones in the stairwell. No food is allowed in the library, but covered drinks are O.K.
300
What does the library catalog search? (Hint: what types of resources?)
What is print books, ebooks, and streaming videos.
300
Open the database "Academic Search Complete," list 2 ways you can limit your search.
What is Full Text, Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals, Document Type, Published Date, Publication Type, etc.
300
Is the library open on the weekend? If so, what day and time?
What is Saturday - 9am - 1pm and Sunday - closed
300
What resources should you use when writing a paper for a class? (Hint: list 3 things, two specifically in the ilbrary and one available anywhere!)
What is book collection, articles from databases, and credible websites.
300
Using the "Library Fact Sheet" how many iPads are available for use inside of the library?
What is 20
400
Searching for the print book "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald in the library catalog, what is the call number for the book?
What is What is PS3511.I9 G837 1999
400
Open the database "Issues and Controversies". Looking at "Issues in the Headlines," select one topic of interest for you and locate the citation for this article. (Hint: check after the bibliographic information)
What is (multiple answers)
400
Is there specific time when the chat feature for the library is unavailable?
What is no, the chat service is available 24/7.
400
Where can you find more information on how to evaluate websites?
What is "Research Tools" and "Evaluating Websites."
400
What is required when wanting to sign on to the library databases from home?
What is Blackboard username and password
500
Using a subject keyword search in the library catalog, enter in the term "natural disasters." Find an ebook written by A. Surjalal Sharma. What link do you choose to read the book online?
What is Online Access
500
Open the database, "CQ Researcher," click on "About," who are the reports in this database written by?
What is seasoned journalists.
500
What is the name of the library blog? (Hint: it is in one of our social media links)
What is "In The Stacks."
500
How many Research Guides does Brown Library have?
What is 10
500
Under "Find Books" and "Interlibrary Loan" describe what Interlibrary Loan is and how many requests can you have?
What is What is Interlibrary loan (ILL) is a cooperative effort between libraries to provide better services for their patrons. The purpose of ILL is to allow you to obtain books, journal articles and other materials that are not available in Brown Library. We will request the item you need from another library that owns it. Although the request process is electronic, delivery is not. (5)
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