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Getting a Handle on Library Research: 

Getting a Handle on Library Research Geol Sci First Year Seminars Fall 2006 Patricia B Yocum, A.M., A.M.L.S. Shapiro Science Library

A Few Basics in Review: 

A Few Basics in Review Research Cycle Types of literature Catalog vs. Index What’s in a journal citation Boolean operators Searching and organizational skills

1. Research Cycle: 

1. Research Cycle

Types of Literature: 

Types of Literature Primary Original reports of research findings Peer reviewed journals Secondary Summaries (e.g. encyclopedia articles) “Trends in…” “Annual Review of . . .” Books Tertiary News reports in scientific journals Popular press

Catalog vs. Index: 

Catalog vs. Index Tells what a library access to—books, maps, journals, videos, DVDs, etc. All formats (print, electronic, visual) Mirlyn is the catalog of the UM Library (16+ libraries) Mirlyn gives locations and call numbers or URLs or other “addresses” Lists journals but NOT journal ARTICLES Lists articles and tells in which periodicals (journals, magazines, newspapers) they appeared . Companies & societies create indexes; libraries buy/lease them U of M Library may or may not have articles listed in indexes Think index to the Detroit News or Readers Guide to Periodical Literature Indexes are often called “databases” in library jargon

Citations (References): who/what/where/when of writing: 

Citations (References): who/what/where/when of writing Aftershocks in Kashmir. Moreau, Ron; Hussain, Zahid. Newsweek. 146 (17) October 24 2005, 34-5

Citation Deciphered: 

Citation Deciphered Authors Ron Moreau & Zahid Hussain Title Aftershocks in Kashmir Source Newsweek v. 146 no.17, pp 34-5 Date October 24 2005

Geoscience Reference: 

Geoscience Reference Seismotectonics of Pakistan and the central Himalaya. Seeber, L; Quittmeyer, R; Armbruster, J. Current Trends in Geology, 15, Pt 1, 229-251, 2005.

Boolean Operators: 

Boolean Operators And cats and dogs Or cats or dogs Not cats not dogs

Adjusting Search Results: 

Adjusting Search Results Too Many Narrow your search Cats AND Dogs Cats NOT Dogs Too Few Broaden your search Cats OR Dogs None Check your typing (Word, Yahoo Dictionary) Check your search command / parameter

Literature Research Process: 

Literature Research Process Searching Start with a keyword or author Select pertinent databases, search them Review results, refine search terms Select pertinent results and save them Save successful search strategy/history Reading (usually at a different time) Access articles in full text (digital or paper) Consult books or other sources Take notes in your words Be sure to record all sources consulted

Organizational Skills: 

Organizational Skills Logic Analysis Accuracy Thoroughness Time management Planning

Today’s Databases : 

Today’s Databases Mirlyn Pro Quest Georef Bio One (some sessions) Search Tools

Today’s Home Base : 

Today’s Home Base Start with MIRLYN and Login Go to VGL -- http://www.lib.umich.edu/science/vgl/ Under “Services” Click on “Instruction” then on Course-related Sessions then on your FYS Bookmark the site

Demos: 

Demos

Where to Find Full Text Journals:Electronic: 

Where to Find Full Text Journals: Electronic MIRLYN record SearchTools → Find e-Journals From indexes → via full text links → via SFX Library Webpages (e.g. VGL)

Where to Find Full Text Journals:Paper : 

Where to Find Full Text Journals: Paper Libraries Shapiro Science Library Shapiro Undergraduate Library Graduate Library Current issues are often in own space Bound (older) issues usually in stacks Shelved By call number in Science & HHGL By title in UGL Often can’t be taken outside the libraries

Printing Electronic: 

Printing Electronic Usually a pdf file brought to your desktop Print via your ITCS allocation; 400 pages /term In Sites In libraries Buy more ITCS capacity at $.06 /page ITCS: http://www.itd.umich.edu/printing/index.html At home on your printer

Photocopying Paper: 

Photocopying Paper Copy at library photocopy machines Buy and use a copy card ($.50) $.10 per exposure

Where to Find Help: 

Where to Find Help Walk-up service Library Reference Desks Research Consultation (1/2 hour private consultations) Tues 2:00-4:00 pm , Wed 1:00-3:00 pm @ Science Library Email AskUs, AskUsNow Information Icons, Library Handouts Library Webpages Searchpath Good luck!