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Directions Locate criticism on your work using the Pathfinder Open tutorials and databases in New Tabs –Library Online Catalog –Gale Literary Index –PVHS Databases –POWER Library Databases Work through each tutorial and database at your own pace Complete Search History articles to yourself if time allows

Open Internet Explorer

Scroll down to the Pathfinders

Right click to the open the Literature Criticism Research Pathfinder in a New Tab

Click 2. Online Catalog

Open the Online Catalog Tutorial in a new tab.

Click on the Docushare tab to view the tutorial

Read through the slides for tips for finding literary criticism

Printing a Resource List from the Online Catalog

Click the PVHS Library tab for the online catalog

Log in

Click on the Info tab to check your account

Remember to renew your book(s) before they are due!

Click on Resource Lists

Click Add List

Name your list with your First Name Last Name Lit Crit

Add description

Click SAVE

Click Catalog to begin adding resources to your list.

Make sure you are in Power Search

Demo

Construct a keyword search combining your author’s name, title, and the truncated keyword crit*

Truncation Identify root or base spelling of a word Place an asterisk * at the end of the root Searches for all forms of the word –e.g. crit* Critical Critically Criticism Criticisms Critique Critic Broadens the Search Truncation found the root word with all possible endings.

Click Add Page to Selected List

Clip board icon indicates that the title is in your list

You may also view the details to determine if the book is appropriate

This book is a collection of critical essays

Not enough results for your title? Try searching for criticism on your author in general Once you find a book on the shelf, you will then need to use the index of the book to locate specific information on your title.

Refine your search

Remove title

This search retrieved 21 hits

Scroll through the list to see if there are any sources to add to your list

Notice the icon for e-books

You may also link to the detailed record screen

And add to list from this view

Click In This List to see your list

To print your completed list click In This List link from the results list or detailed record screen

I am now in the list Unwanted items may be removed

To print your list, click Printable

The reformatted list opens in a new window

Right-click to print preview Back Forward Save Background As Set as Background Copy Background Select All Paste Create Shortcut Add to Favorites… View Source Encoding Print… Print Preview… Refresh Export to Microsoft Excel Properties

Your list should be 1-2 pages Your name is in the upper left-hand corner

Click the printer icon

Your list will be saved in your account until you delete it.

You may also make a list of web sites

1. Search for your title, author and crit* as a keyword 2. If more sources are needed search for your author with crit* Remember to try ALL searches! 3. If all else fails, just search for your author using the first and last name!

Create your Resource List 1.Add titles to your list –Literary criticism books in the 800’s –Reference (R) –eBooks (EBK) –Different editions of your primary work –Biographies (B) –Other Media (Videos, Sound Recordings, etc.) 2.Click to view your list 3.Click to print your list 4.Right click for Print Preview 5.Make sure you see your name on the document 6.Print a 1-2 page document! 7.You will use this list to locate your resources on your next library visit., In This List

Now it’s your turn

Conduct your search and add titles to your resource list. Search by KEYWORD

1. Search for your title, author and crit* as a keyword 2. If more sources are needed search for your author with crit* 3. If all else fails, just search for your author using the first and last name! Remember to try ALL searches!

Click on the Pathfinder tab

Close the Online Catalog Tutorial

Scroll down to 3. Gale Literary Index

Open the Gale Literary Index Tutorial in a new tab

Open the Gale Literary Index in a new tab

Click on the Docushare tab to view the tutorial

Read all 11 slides, then perform your search in the database

Print out the Selection including your title. We will deliver your printout!

Choose Selection to print just your title’s sources. It should be a one-page printout! Click Print

Cross reference your printout with the library’s holdings list on page 2

Page 2 Jot down call numbers/databases in the left-hand margin of your printout from the Gale Literary Index Check this alphabetical list for Gale Resources available at PVHS

R 809 WOR Ima Reader

R 809 WOR Lit Crit Online Ima Reader

R 809 WOR Lit Crit Online R NOB & GVRL N/A R BEA Lit Crit Online R AME R 809 LIT & GVRL R 809 LIT Ima Reader

Close the Gale Literary Index database and tutorial

Demo Now you are ready to begin searching the databases and documenting your findings.

4. PVHS Databases Page 3 View the entire tutorial for each database before conducting your search

Document your findings on Page 3

All databases are available from home

5. POWER Library Databases Page 4

Document your findings on Page 4

Use your WPCL card with 14-digit barcode to access POWER Library from home

Remember to review the tutorials for help in citing your sources!

Now it’s your turn

Scroll down to 4. PVHS Databases

Open the tutorial for the first database in a new tab Open database in a new tab

Keep the tutorial and database open so you can tab back and forth.

Complete the Chart on page 3 Make note of the number of articles found

When you are finished searching the PV databases scroll down to 5. POWER Library Databases

Complete the Chart on page 4 Make note of the number of articles found

Reminders… View the tutorials for tips on searching and citing. Make sure you include notes in your packet so you will be able to replicate your searches at home. Remote access directions are available on the Gold Sheet and in your Literary Criticism Planner. Library is open Monday-Thursday until 3:30.

Accessing the Pathfinders from Home

Go to

Select HIGH SCHOOL

Choose LIBRARY

Scroll down for Pathfinders