1. Scholarly vs. Popular Databases Jason Dupree Assistant Professor MLIS, University of Oklahoma BFA, Studio Art, Phillips University Head of Public Services Al Harris Library jason.dupree@swosu.edu

2. Books vs. Periodicals Arranged by call number Location: 2 nd floor Arranged by the title alphabetically Location: 1 st floor

3. Periodicals MAGAZINES –Popular Info –Audience: General Public Casual Reader –Purpose: Hobby Pleasure Curiosity JOURNALS –Scholarly Info –Audience: Researcher Professional Who Needs to Stay Up-to-Date –Purpose: Goal-Driven –Research Paper –Certification, Tenure –Job Requirement

4. Class Activity What’s the Difference?

5. Difference Between Scholarly and Popular Periodicals POPULAR MAGAZINES USUALLY SOMEWHAT SLICK AND ATTRACTIVE IN APPEARANCE RARELY CITE SOURCES. INFO. IS USUALLY SECONDARY, REPORTED FROM SOURCE ARTICLES SHORT, WRITTEN IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE AND FOR A MINIMAL EDUCATION LEVEL USUALLY LOT OF ADVERTISING AND PICTURES PAGINATION RESTARTS IN EVERY ISSUE SCHOLARLY JOURNALS HAVE A SOBER, SERIOUS LOOK ALWAYS CITE THEIR SOURCES IN FOOTNOTES/BIBLIOGRAPHIES ARTICLES WRITTEN BY A SCHOLAR OR RESEARCHER “HORSE’S MOUTH” PEER-REVIEWED BY SCHOLARS LANGUAGE OF JOURNAL ASSUMES SOME SCHOLARLY BACKGROUND ON THE PART OF READER ADVERTISING IS SPECIALIZED TO THAT DISCIPLINE PAGINATION IS CUMULATIVE

6. Full-text Articles Full-text articles indicate the entire article can be found within the database, no physical searching is necessary. Full-text articles are accessible in the following ways: HTML (displays like a web page) PDF (displays like a photocopy; best for citing info) Linked (hyperlinks to full-text in another location)

7. Can’t find the article? If a full-text option is not presented, then you need to open a second window… …go to the library’s Periodicals List… …copy the journal title from your article citation and paste it into the search box on the Periodicals List…then click search… …if the journal title appears, it should present you with some options other than the database you currently search… …if it doesn’t, then you’ll need to use ILL.

8. Periodicals List A directory used to identify the location of journals, magazines and newspapers accessible through the library regardless of format Formats: –Electronic (article database) –Paper (soft or hard bound) –Microfilm (reel) –Microfiche (card)

9. Periodicals List

10. Citing Databases Will, George F. “The GOP--Grand Old Pulpit.” Newsweek Jan 14, 2008: 64. Academic Search Premier. EBSCOHost. Southwestern Oklahoma State U Lib., Weatherford, OK. 31 Jan. 2008,

11. Citing Databases Will, George F. “The GOP--Grand Old Pulpit.” Newsweek Jan 14, 2008: 64. Academic Search Premier. EBSCOHost. Southwestern Oklahoma State U Lib., Weatherford, OK. 31 Jan. 2008, Will, George F. = author’s name “The GOP--Grand Old Pulpit.” = title of article Newsweek = title of publication (magazine or journal) Jan 14, 2008 = publication date / copyright date 64 = page number(s) Academic Search Premier = name of database (product name) EBSCOHost = name of vendor / company (brand name) Southwestern Oklahoma State U Lib., Weatherford, OK. = location where you accessed the information 31 Jan. 2008 = date when you accessed the information = standard web address (URL) for the database product

12. Questions? Contact me: –Jason Dupree 774-3031 jason.dupree@swosu.edu

13. Thank You