1. An Adventure in Research Using Beaman Library Services and Resources Spring 2010
2. Beaman Library is your starting point for research Research materials at your fingertips! Computers for your convenience! Study Rooms available to study by yourself or for a group to gather! Our Library Staff is here for you!
3. Catacomb—Your Beaman Library Homepage Access the library catalog & our electronic databases from any computer Ask a Reference Question??? Links you with a librarian for all of your questions Find out information about the library or read the latest library newsletter
4. The Research Process The research process requires a knowledge of The locations of information resources How information resources are organized The toolsneeded for accessing information regardless of its format The criteria for evaluating information retrieved
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6. Designators (Ref, Oversize, Buffington…)—Gives you a clue as to where these books are physically located in library. They are special sections unto themselves.
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8. Books! Reference Books: -use in library only General Collection: -check out for 3 weeks for undergrads. eBooks: -access and read online. You must create your own username and password at netlibrary.com from a Lipscomb computer and then you can access them from anywhere.
9. To find a Book… Use… The online catalog Author Search Title Search Subject Search—very specific only searches subject line (which are Library of Congress approved subject headings) Keyword Search--searches all lines in the record except for Subjects. http://library.lipscomb.edu
10. Articles! Scholarly journals -aka “refereed”, “peer-reviewed”, “academic” -articles reviewed and accepted by experts in the field Magazines, popular and trade journals -Booklist, Southern Living, GQ Newspapers -The Tennessean, Wall Street Journal
11. To find an Article…Searching Search in a print index OR Use one of the databases from the library’s “Electronic Resources” page --On- and off-campus access Don’t look for articles in the Catalog!
13. Periodical Indexes In Print - Subject and general: access tools Provides citations to articles in magazines, journals, and newspapers Remember: citations only - no full-text Examples of subject indexes General Science Index Social Sciences Index Education Index Example of general index Readers Guide to Periodical Literature
15. To find an Article…Searching Search in a print index OR Use one of the databases from the library’s “Electronic Resources”page --On- and off-campus access Don’t look for articles in CATACOMB!
16. To find an Article…Sorting Citation: gives you the information you need to track down the work Abstract: summary of article + citation Full Text: complete text of article + citation
17. To find an Article…Locating Found sources in a print index or database? Now, how do you find them?
18. Locating article…pt. 1 If the source located was cited in a database… Check to see if full-text is available
19. Locating article…pt. 2 If the source located was cited in a print index or full-text was not available in a database… Check the journal title in the Catalog by doing a Title Search to see if Beaman has the journal in print
20. Locating articles…pt. 3 If the source is not available in print in Beaman Library or full-text via database… Check other local libraries (in WorldCat or Athena) to see if they have the journal in print Request the article through Interlibrary Loan (Allow 2 weeks)
21. Periodicals - Location Current (2010)magazines and journals are arranged alphabetically on open shelves for easy browsing.
22. Periodicals - Location Bound periodicals are arranged alphabetically and chronologically.
26. Databases Also try… America: History and Life Biography Resource Center Business Source Premier EBSCOhost Facts on File LearningExpress Library (for practice tests and Entrance Exams) LexisNexis
31. Evaluating Journal Articles Scholarly Journal Characteristics Written for scholars or researchers in a specialized field (medicine, psychology, education)
32. Evaluating Journal Articles found in specialized (subject) indexes [Social Sciences Index] usually published quarterly or monthly mostly print graphs and/or tables few or no ads
33. Evaluating Journal Articles Scholarly Journal Characteristics cites research includes notes and/or bibliography passes review by panel of experts peer reviewed refereed
43. Interlibrary Loan Question: What do I do if a resource I need is not available in the Beaman Library? Answer: Use the Interlibrary loan service provided by Beaman Library
44. Interlibrary Loan Facts about Interlibrary Loan: Interlibrary Loan is a service provided by Beaman Library to obtain materials NOT owned by Beaman Library. The conditions of this service are set by the National Interlibrary Loan Code. The loan period is determined by the lending library. Athena is an area consortium of local libraries who loan and borrow from one another without charge. Applications are available at the Reference desk or onlinein Catacomb. Access form online: http://library.lipscomb.edu
46. Review: The Power of Five What does scholarly research require? A knowledge of 1. The locationsof information resources 2.Organization of information resources 3. The access tools needed for obtaining information regardless of its format 4. The criteria for evaluating information located 5. The rules of scholarly research (proper citing/respect for copyright)
