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Introduction and overview of the programme Who are we? Librarian A Librarian B 3 workshops: Date 1 Date 2 Date 3 Access to LSE Library

Other benefits Consider attending LSE Public EventsPublic Events Sample of possible lectures this term: Insert details of public lectures – Other lectures of interest? Insert details of public lectures In each case check if you need to book

Introductions

Welcome to LSE Library Using the Library? History Resources / special collections Image Licenced under CC from https:// No known copyright:

Searching for information Where do you currently search for information if you need to write an essay? Where do you currently search to get a recommendation about a good film to see? Lookout boy aloft, by Harrison Weir from WikipediaHarrison Weir

Key sources in LSE Library Books / textbooks Academic journals Newspapers Government publications Special collections and archives

Evaluating what you find Who wrote it? Individual or organisation When did they write it? Why did they write it? Where is it? URL?.gov,.ac.uk,.edu,.com,.org Is it an academic source?

Using the Library Search Engine

How to search Search for known books by title or author Use refining options – e.g. just books Too many results? Add extra search terms Not enough results? Think of different search terms Results too vague? try using “quote marks” to search for phrases.

Search process Define topic

Keywords for your assignments

Exploring LSE Library Your challenge is to complete the Library challenge quiz in your teams Return by 12pm Prize for the team that get the highest score

Your homework Using LSE Library resources: Find a book, a journal article or journal, and a website you think will be useful for your assignment. Complete the evaluation form to say why you have chosen this item. Bring the form back to the next class.

Getting further help in the Library Helpdesk on the first floor Library website: lse.ac.uk/library for help: Visit your Library to ask for help! Workshop 2