Engl 420 library notes
Reading notes
Research basics
Readers and purposes affect information needs
research relevant info
find info and apply to project
so much info is available
available in both libraries and web
finding truly pertinent info
not everything is online
some info is still available in libraries
be able to interview, survey, and observe others
talk with experts
YOu need to be an information assessor
how to locate, generate, assess, prepare, and use information
Library materials
Search tools in the library
constructing digital libraries available online
online card catalogs, then e journals, soon digitize books
online card catlogs
locate materials, index library holdings, locate the books before you go to the library, make sure you have info to track down book and info to site it.
weakness - do not include whole text
Online Databases
published articles
charge a fee sometimes
may have to go to library still
weakness - do not include whole texts
Reference Texts
frequently asked questions being answered
encyclopedias, almanacs, yearbooks
weakness - outdated
Searching for printed materials
depend on
info you need
how new info is
how much i know about subject
budget time for research
keep track of info you are finding
Mapping info needs, questionare
new popular chunks of info are web
established info, academic and learning are library'
Reference sections for specific facts
Print source a good source
Credibility
reviews on books
footnotes
publisher
sited by researchers
Usability
found in a reasonable amount of time
info delivered in the way you need and understand
good return for investment of time
Library strength
old info, authoritative sources,uniform system, personal help
Library weakness
outdated, travel time, old books smell, hours of operation
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