1. Library Resources for Distance Learners
Guide of Library Resources Available online
July 1, 2014

2. Austin Pevler welcomes you to online library services!
About Me:
Education:
M.L.I.S Kent State University, 2008
B.A. History and Art History The Ohio State University, 2005
Experience:
Digital Services Librarian 2010 – present
Sinclair Community College
Digital Resources/Reference Librarian
Denison University
Technical Services Practicum 2008
The Ohio State University
What can I do for you?
Help navigate the library and its resources
2. Help find resources to complete your assignments.

3. Library resources tailored to distance learning students or anyone who is off-campus

4. Browse by Subject, Class, or Academic Division

5. How to get started with Library Research
Research process in 6 modules
Intro to the Library
Choosing a Topic
Types of Sources
Search Strategies
Evaluation Info
Using Sources

6. Have a question? Try: Ask-a-Librarian & Browse the Databases
in the Knowledge Bank covering many topics

7. Have a Question?
2. Try (Usually
answered within 24 hours on weekdays).

8. Have a Question? 3. Try: Chat with a Sinclair Librarian
4. Try: Know it Now - Chat by OhioLINK
During Normal Library Hours:
Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30 am-9:30 pm Friday: 7:30 am-5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday: Closed
Anytime!

9. Check out the Digital Music, Video and Images Guide!
Digital Music
Streaming Video
Check out the Digital Music, Video and Images Guide!
Images
Enhance your homework and presentations!

10. When in doubt ask your instructor !
REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTOR’S DIRECTIONS!
Your instructor may be specific about that types of resources that you are to use in your homework, presentations, and research assignments.
When in doubt ask your instructor !

11. How do you Find Articles?
By Topic: use Libsearch
By Database: use A-Z list of databases if you know the one you want to use.
By Title: use the A to Z list of E-Journals/E-Periodicals
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Popular databases include: Academic Search Complete, Opposing Viewpoints, Business Source Complete, CQ Researcher, CINAHL Complete, SIRS Researcher, SocIndex with Full Text, and Medline with Full Text

12. OhioLINK? What is That? https://www.ohiolink.edu/
Need a book, movie, or other item?
Search the OhioLINK Library Catalog
Have an item sent to you at Sinclair Dayton Campus , Learning Centers, Courseview or any other OhioLINK library!
To request an item:
Enter the request.
Click on the Green Request Button graphic.
Select Sinclair from the list of institutions.
Put in your last name and your 9 digit Tartan ID number (add the zeros in front if yours is not 9 numbers).
Select where you want it to be sent.
You will receive the item in 3-5 business days
Consortium of 88 Ohio college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio.

13. Scholarly Resources
Definition: Resource that is written and/or reviewed by people in academics
Examples of scholarly resources:
Academic Journals
Trade publications
Websites with .gov, .edu, and some .org
Examples of unreliable sources:
Wikipedia articles
Magazines
Most Blogs
.com websites
Some books like the “Dummies” books

14. THE BOTTOM LINE Help is Available for your Library Needs!
Many Tools for Distance Learners and Anyone Who is Off-Campus!
THE BOTTOM LINE

15. Thank you for attending!
Brought to you by:
Distance Learning Programs & Support
Sinclair Community College