1. SouthArk Library Orientation Research 101 Fall 04-05 Francis Kuykendall

2. Library Research A Puzzle Not a puzzle

3. Four Research Questions What do I research? How do I research? Where can I research? Who can help me research?

4. LINC Library Information Network Center www.southark.edu/library www.southark.edu/library

5. Four LINC Pieces LINC Catalog LINC Databases LINC WebsiteSelect LINC Tutorials

6. LINC Catalog Not a puzzle

7. LINC Catalog Includes list of reference and general collection books, media, and periodicals Library of Congress Subject Headings Library of Congress Classification System

8. Library of Congress Subject Headings Gives subject headings used in LINC and other databases Acceptable subject headings in Bold Ex. American history USE United States – History

9. Library of Congress Classification System Knowledge divided into categories Use LCSH to search LINC Catalog REFHD HD30.78 30.78.B79.B791995 1995

10. LINC Catalog Search Click: LINC from Library Webpage Click: Search Click: SUBJECT Type: Topic – ex. Stress

11. LINC Catalog Search When the body says no : understanding the stress-disease connection/ Title (2003) Location: SouthArk General RC 49.M345 2003 Available Click: Title and complete citation information given

12. Reference Collection Special reference books provide in depth information on a topic Index search provides additional articles P.Reference Books E.Reference Books

13. P.Reference Books Print reference books accessible in library Cannot be checked out

14. LINC Catalog Search P.Reference Book Type: Stress Select: Encyclopedia of Psychology –REF BF 31.E52 2000 Look in: Index Stress – physiology and pathophysiology, 3:199 Look in: Volume 3 page 199 – “Endocrine System – The Physiology and Pathophysiology of Stress”

15. P.Reference Encyclopedia of Psychology Encyclopedia of American History Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Many more

16. E.Reference Books Electronic reference books accessible remotely Digitized exact copy of the print version Searched like databases but classified as books Citation provided

17. LINC Database Search E.Reference Book Select: Gale Virtual Reference Library from LINC Databases Type: Stress AND Physiology

18. LINC Database Gale Virtual Reference Library “Heat (Stress) Index.” Environmental Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 3 rd ed. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale, 2003. About this ebook / Text / 2 PDF pages / How to Cite

19. MLA Citation Alic, Margaret, Ph.D. “Heat (Stress) Index.” Environmental Encyclopedia. Ed. Marci Bortman, Peter Brimblecombe, Mary Ann Cunningham, William P. Cunningham, and William Freedman. Vol. 1. 3 rd ed. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale, 2003. 707-708. 2 vols. Gale Virtual Reference Library. 25 August 2004 Alic, Margaret, Ph.D. “Heat (Stress) Index.” Environmental Encyclopedia. Ed. Marci Bortman, Peter Brimblecombe, Mary Ann Cunningham, William P. Cunningham, and William Freedman. Vol. 1. 3 rd ed. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale, 2003. 707-708. 2 vols. Gale Virtual Reference Library. 25 August 2004

20. E.Reference Books Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing & Allied Health Encyclopedia of Modern Asia Encyclopedia of Science & Religion Dictionary of American History Encyclopedia of Public Health New Catholic Encyclopedia 4 additional titles

21. General Collection May be checked out Use LINC Catalog to locate call numbers Use the index to locate the topic Look in index of surrounding books to locate a topic

22. LINC Databases Not a puzzle

23. LINC Databases Print periodical database providers –Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature –Alternative Press Electronic periodical database providers –ProQuest –EBSCOhost –SIRS

24. Citation vs Full Text Citation – only author, title, publication information, and page numbers Full Text – complete article

25. Periodical Search Strategy Topic Citation: Print or Electronic Check SouthArk Holdings: blue book or LINC Catalog Format: Hardcopy, Bound, Microfiche, Electronic Locate article

26. Periodical Guide Providers Print Versions Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature Alternative Press Hint – write down the entire entry or make a copy of the page

27. Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature Look up topic: Stress What type of Stress: –Job stress –Post-traumatic stress disorder –Stress management – Physiological effects

28. Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature Look under: Stress -- Physiological effects “Lifelong inhibitions hasten rodents’ death.” Bower. Science News v164 no24 p373 D 13 2003

29. Alternative Press Index Search strategy and citation same as Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature

30. Electronic Databases Providers EBSCOhost – 19 databases Proquest – 8 databases Facts.com – 5 databases First Search – 3 databases Gale Group – 2 databases 10 e.reference books Britannica Online – 3 databases Grolier Encyclopedia – 1 databases SIRS – 3 databases –WebSelect

31. LINC Database Search Strategy Boolean Search –Use and, or, not to narrow a search Stress and anxiety (both in result -- 2, 255 hits ProQuest) Stress or anxiety (either in result -- 83,009 hits Proquest) Stress not anxiety (stress but not anxiety in result 62,626 hits ProQuest uses BUT NOT)

32. Web Sites Refereed SIRS WebSelect LINC WebsiteSelect –LINC Catalog –Click: Databases & References –Select: Website All refereed or evaluated by experts

33. LINC Tutorials Not a puzzle

34. LINC Tutorials Self-pacedIn-depth Click: Tutorial from LINC Catalog or SouthArk Webpage

35. Research Strategy Not a puzzle

36. Four Research Questions What do I research? Your decision

37. Four Research Questions How do I research? –LINC Catalog Reference Collection General Collection –LINC Databases PrintElectronic –LINC WebsiteSelect

38. Four Research Questions Where can I search? Library Remote site

39. Four Research Questions Who can help me research? Library Staff Tutorials

40. Small Group Reference Seminar Schedule an appointment with Francis Kuykendall to get started on your research assignment. fkuykendall@southark.edu

41. Library Research No Puzzle Not a puzzle