1. Welcome to the 2009 Awesome Library skills Challenge!

2. Question 1: What is fancy library language for search words? a)Keywords b)Subject headings c)Natural language d)All of the above

3. d. All of the above Although the term keywords may be fairly familiar, subject headings are standardized terms used to organize databases, while natural language searching refers to the use of familiar, informal keywords. Let’s take a look at the AHS Catalog.AHS Catalog

4. Question 2: What’s the best way to develop a keyword/subject heading list for your ISP? a)Use library catalogs and databases b)Ask your friends c)Copy the pages on poverty in the book Successful Keyword Searching d)All of the above.

5. d. All of the above And there are many more ways I’m sure! Let’s take a look at these databases to show how they can help out: SIRS Database Opposing Viewpoints

6. Question 3: How can you tell if a web page is a legit source for your ISP? a)Ask your mom b)Look for the green light on the web page c)Don’t worry so much about it and use the site regardless d)Do some work yourself and evaluate the web site

7. d. Do some evaluating! Check each page for the following: 1.Authority 2.Accuracy 3.Objectivity 4.Currency 5.Presentation Let’s do one together…

8. Question 4: How do you find a date of publication or last update on a web page if it’s not apparent? a)You don’t - it’s usually really hard to do. b)Look for small print at the bottom of the page. c)Use a sweet new skill your librarian is about to show you. d)B & C

9. d. B & C If the date of electronic posting is not clearly indicated, do check around the page, especially towards the bottom. If this fails, right click on the page and it will give you the date it was last modified. (In Firefox click “view page info” and in IE click “Properties”)

10. Question 5: How do you find a publisher of a web page? a)Located in the upper-right corner. b)Located in fine print at the bottom of the web page. c)Technically there is no publisher, but rather an institution or organization that sponsors the site.

11. C. Technically…there is no publisher! You will want to definitely try your best to identify the institution or organization that sponsors the web page. If it’s not initially apparent or in the small print, try taking portions off the web address marked by backslashes.

12. Question 6: How can you identify bias in a web site? a)By researching and becoming very familiar with your topic b)By using the best resources available to conduct research c)Hope that is none. d)A & B

13. d. A & B The only way you will be able to identify media bias is if you become an expert on your topic and make sure to use the best of the best resources! There are several ways the media can influence its audience including: bias by omission, bias by the selection of sources, and bias by labeling. See these critical questions for detecting bias.

14. Question 7: What can a librarian do for you during your ISP? a)Give boring presentations and ask you lots of questions when you’re trying to research. b)Offer useful searching tips, help you find the best info as quick as possible, offer a second pair of eyes to read drafts for example. c)A & B

15. c. A & B Hopefully more B than A, but probably a combination of both. Public Library Info: Poverty books are on reserve; ask Shelley for help! Let’s look at a couple other helpful places from the AHS Library web site.AHS Library web site