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Information Organization
Research 1,2,3
Periodicals....period.
Wild, Wild Web
Info Lit Mash up
100
Classification aims to group ‘things’ together by seeking out similarities or likenesses within them (Feather & Sturges). L.A.T.C.H. is an acronym for five ways of informally organizing information.
What are Location, Alphabet(ical),Time,Category, Hierarchy?
100
Identify the topic; gather information; focus the research.
What is the research process?
100
An organized index to articles that appear in a specified group of periodicals. Its purpose is to help researchers identify useful articles on a topic that may be scattered throughout a number of different periodicals.
What is a periodical index (or database)?
100
It's been described as "a library where all the books have been dumped on the floor and the lights turned out." A network of networked computers, whose history dates back to the Cold War when a DOD agency was charged with creating technology that would enable continued communication in the event of an attack on the U.S.
What is the internet?
100
Boolean connectors allow you to expand a search using _______ or narrow a search using ______ (must be in correct order).
What is "OR" or "AND"?
200
In Libraryland, all the world's knowledge is organized into a system of "classes," such as Science, Literature, Art, etc. There is a flow through general areas of knowledge. (A) is general knowledge, followed by philosophy & religion (B), then history (C-E), then social sciences (F-L).....
What is the Library of Congress Classification System?
200
A visual brainstorming technique that helps organize a research problem and graphically display what you know and what you need to find out.
What is a concept map?
200
A descriptive representation of a periodical article, containing fields of information such as title, author, subject terms, year of publication, volume, issue, abstract, etc.
What is a citation record?
200
1. Search engines that search other search engines (ex. Yippy, Dogpile). 2. Search indexes organized by humans (ex. Infomine).
What are meta-search engines and directories?
200
Elements of the CRAAP test.
What are Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy and Purpose?
300
LC Classification breaks down each discipline into more specific areas. Each physical item in a library is assigned a unique identifying number so that the item can be located on the shelf.
What is a [LC] call number?
300
Two types of information resources: one provides a broad overview of a topic; one provides thorough, in-depth information on a topic.
What are encyclopedias and books?
300
It can tell you whether or not the library subscribes to a specific periodical title. It will tell you which issues of the periodical the library owns and where to find it in the library. It WILL NOT tell you what articles appear in a given periodical.
What is the library catalog?
300
An evaluative technique whereby you break down a web address in order to determine where the information originated.
What is "tracking back" or "taking apart "[the URL]?
300
A periodical that examines problems or concerns in a particular profession or industry and/or provides specialized information to an audience interested in the profession.
What is a trade [special interest] publication?
400
Provides access to and describes the contents of a collection — i.e. the materials in a library's collection or in the collection of a specific group of libraries.
What is the [HELIN] library catalog?
400
The process of combining key concepts and synonyms to enter into any type of information search engine.
What is a search strategy?
400
Available in most databases, and can explain to you how to make the most of the database, thus ensuring that your searches are efficient and your results are on target.
What is the HELP function?
400
A means of filtering a web search using either site:gov site:edu site:org
What is domain [searching]?
400
Using the intellectual output of another individual without proper attribution or credit.
What is plagiarism?
500
Higher Education Library Information Network. This network combines the holdings of eight academic libraries and provides resource access to all students enrolled at these institutions: · University of Rhode Island · Community College of Rhode Island · Rhode Island College · Providence College · Johnson & Wales University · Roger Williams University · Salve Regina University · Bryant University
What is the HELIN consortium?
500
Library of Congress Classification System (LCCS) uses a formal, controlled vocabulary system consisting of designated words or groups of words under which all materials on that topic can be found. Located in the catalog, these can help you in identifying terms related to your research topic.
What are [Library of Congress] Subject Headings?
500
Pre-publication process whereby an article is read, checked, and authenticated by independent, third-party subject experts.
What is peer-review?
500
More than 300 billion web pages that are proprietary, as in subscription (fee-based) databases, or private and secured, as in corporate intranets.
What is the "Invisible Web?'
500
A set of abilities that "enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning." (American Library Association)
What is information literacy?