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Library Instruction Slides for teaching modules Helpful visuals, analogies, and other ideas for use in library instruction by category with associated learning objectives ECC Library Summer 2015

Table of Contents 1. Introductory Ideas a. Information Literacy Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 b. On Value of Free Libraries (Toni Morrison) . . . . . . . . . 4 c. Real Class Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2. Research Process and Research Steps a. Constellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 b. Puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 c. Research Process Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 d. Research Steps (Triangle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14 e. Choosing a Topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3. Information Types a. Database Search Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 b. What is a Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-20 c. Library Resources by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 d. Primary & Secondary Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24 4. Searching Tips a. Keywords & Boolean Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27 5. Evaluating Information a. Open Web vs. Library Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 b. Search Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30 c. Website Evaluation (ABCs & CRAP Test) . . . . . . . . . . 31-32

Information Literacy Learning Objective – Be able to say how information literacy is F.U.N.

Value of Libraries Learning Objective -

Real Class Assignments Learning Objective - Recognize the need for research materials with real classroom assignment examples.

Research Process like a Constellation Learning Objective - Replicate the model to show understanding of research as a process of connecting the most important dots and finding several sources and then synthesizing to show the whole picture

Research Process like a Puzzle (Art classes) Learning Objective - Express two ways research is like a puzzle.

Research Process Model (More advanced classes) Learning Objective - Replicate the model to show understanding of research as a process of questioning, thinking, reading various resources, and being on a circuitous and indirect journey.

Research Process & Quality Info as Goal Learning Objective - Appreciate that research is a journey toward finding the best information.

Research Process - Explore to Focus (General Process) Learning Objective - List your General subject and possible narrowed topic/Write down the databases used to Explore and Narrow

Research Process - 3 Specific Steps 1) Learn Basic FACTS (Encyclopedias & Books) 2) Discover KEYWORDS Concepts People Ideas 3) Form Specific QUESTIONS (Article Databases) Learning Objective - Name the three specific steps for researching and replicate these during a class. What databases are appropriate at Step 1 vs. Step 3.

Research Process - 3 Specific Steps 1) FACTS - Learn Basic Facts (R ead about topic in encyclopedias & books) 2) KEYWORDS - Discover keywords (Track concepts/people and read further) 3) QUESTIONS Form Specific Question(s) (Read for specific details/statistics/arguments in Article Databases - ASK a Librarian) Learning Objective - Name the three specific steps for researching and replicate these during a class. What databases are appropriate at Step 1 vs. Step 3.

Explore to Focus with databases listed Learning Objective - Know 3 databases used for your research process and which are better for exploring stage vs. focusing stage.

Art Research Project - Process & Resources 1) Your work of art (title/artist/date) 3) Cultural context (style) 2) Artist biography 4) Genre of artwork 5) Historical Context (materials) Especially if the artist (background story/events) unknown or nothing written about specific work 6) Symbolism (Subject matter) 7) Specific reviews of your artwork Learning Objective - Understand the flow of research and know typical resources to use during the seven stages.

Choosing a Topic - 4 Criteria for Success Kuhlthau’s 4 Criteria for Choosing a Topic 1. Personal interest 2. Assignment requirements 3. Information available 4. Time allotted Sources to browse for topics - encyclopedias, interesting websites, browsing journals & textbook, CQ Researcher, Gale ASAP Subject index. Learning Objective - Choose a topic that meets the four criteria that Kuhlthau defines for success.

Database Searching - 4 Step Process (CSRR) STEP 1 - CHOOSE appropriate database* STEP 2 - SEARCH - quick initial search for overview and read to find better terms* STEP 3 - REVISE * _________________ STEP 4 - REPEAT 1-3* *ASK a Librarian at any point in this process Learning Objective - Know the 4 steps to database searching and especially importance of revising and asking a librarian

Database Explanation Online Library Catalog 1) Title 2) Author 3) Publisher Student Records Internet Movie Database 4) Date Online Catalog 5) Place of Publication Online Journal Databases 6) Contents Notes 7) Subject(s) Learning Objective - Give a simple definition of a database and list 3 databases used in everyday life.

Database Explanation - Structured in rows and columns Item Title Author Year Full text Type of Subject Subject Published or Source heading heading abstract only 1 2 3 4 Learning Objective - Name four to six fields that you will find in a typical library database

Databases by Category (CMS databases) I’m looking for… What’s it good for? Where to find it Gale Virtual Reference or Credo Reference Specialized encyclopedias on many topics Background Info CQ Researcher Neutral overviews of controversial topics (EXPLORE!) Print Books, EBSCO E-Books, Ebrary Key sources to learn a topic or narrow EBSCO (Academic Search Complete & Huge searchable collection of popular and academic articles MasterFILE) Articles (FOCUS) Opposing Viewpoints Argument essays on controversial topics ProQuest Search New York Times, Chicago Tribune, etc. News EBSCO (Newspaper Source) Opposing Viewpoints Argument essays and statistics on controversial topics Statistics CQ Researcher Overviews frequently cite statistics Use “secret” Google tricks Google Advanced Search Websites www.google.com/advanced_search Learning Objective - Identify useful databases for your your speech topics

Database Matching Game (CMS classes) Databases Draw arrow to correct Definitions a) professional journals on various academic topics CQ Researcher Academic Search b) materials covering pro/con social issues Complete c) reports on current topics discussed by the U.S. Credo Reference Senate and Congress. d) overview materials like encyclopedias on topics Opposing Viewpoints Learning Objective - Identify useful databases for your your speech topics

Library Items (ESL Class) Library Items Print Online Books Catalog Search Databases by Subject Mainly 2nd floor Funk & Wagnalls, Britannica, etc. World Book DVDs Catalog Search n/a CDs Catalog Search n/a Articles Small collection on 1st floor Databases by Subject for browsing English Langauage Learner Learning Objective - Recognize that there are two types of formats and four or more types of commonly used resources.

Types of Information (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary) Learning Objective - Name 3 levels of information from most complex and credible to typically least credible and well-researched.

Scholarly Information Learning Objective - Aim for the best information and list three types of scholarly sources and who creates these.

Primary & Secondary Information Sources http://vimeo.com/13186317 Learning Objective - Name four difference between the typical scholarly primary source and a more popular or secondary source.

Searching with Keywords Keyword/Synonyms Keyword/Synonyms Learning Objective - Brainstorm various keywords using the “Coke Can” as an example.

Searching with Keywords & Boolean Operators Keyword/Synonyms Keyword/Synonyms Learning Objective - Brainstorm various keywords and then combine them with “and” for better database searching success.

Search Strategy Worksheet Learning Objective -

Open Web vs. Library Resources Learning Objective - Name 3 ways that the open web is different from many of the sources you will find on the open web.