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This document provides information and resources for students conducting research, including: - The definition and role of a reference librarian from Cornell University - Contact information for the reference librarian at the Atlanta campus of Mercer University - Details on reference hours and methods for getting research assistance - An overview of different sources for background information and developing a topic, such as encyclopedias, books, journals, and websites - Guidance on evaluating sources and selecting appropriate scholarly journals and popular magazines - Instructions for finding books using the library catalog and finding articles using databases

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UNIV 110 Florence Tang Liaison to the Penfield College for the Atlanta Campus 678-547-6261 tang_fy@mercer.edu
Cornell University Library definition of a reference librarian http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/vocab.html Reference Librarian Reference librarians are specialists in the field of information retrieval. Generally they have a Masters degree in library science… They are available at reference desks to help you find the information you are looking for.
Florence’s office 10:00 AM -7:00 PM May be working weekends or nights.
Questions? Ask the Reference Desk! (678) 547-6282 (Atlanta) swilley_ref@mercer.edu Reference Hours M - Th 9AM-9PM F 9AM-6PM Sat 10AM-6PM Sun 1PM-9PM Add askmercer as your buddy!
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Remember to start your research early. Not everything can be found full-text online or at all hours. o Interlibrary Loan o Interlibrary Use o Print copies of books and journals o Reference Librarian
http://www.youthlearn.org/learning/planning/lesson- planning/how-inquiry/how-inquiry
Research Plan •
Encyclopedias • Background Reading & Brainstorming • Develop the topic • Focus the topic
Finding Information What’s out there • Books • Newspapers/Magazines • Journals • Websites
Books  Good for background  Comprehensive Information may not be as current as what you would find in journal articles or web sites. That might or might not be important.
“Scholarly” Journals • Periodicals used by researchers to share their findings with one another and the public. • They contain articles describing new research or ideas written in a formal manner that includes background information, methods used, results/interpretation and significance. • Research articles are peer- reviewed
Scholarly Journals How do I tell? • May contain graphs and charts. • Written by a scholar in the field or by someone who has done research in the field. Degrees attained and institutional affiliations are often included by the authors’ names. • Always cite their sources in the form of footnotes or bibliographies • No glossy pages or pictures
Examples of Scholarly Journals
Popular Magazines How do I tell? • Slick, glossy and attractive in appearance. • Lots of graphics (photographs, drawings, etc.). • Articles are usually very short, written in simple language . • Generally little depth to the content of these articles.
Examples of Popular Magazines
Both are considered scholarly
Finding Books Use the CATALOG to find books http://library.mercer.edu When you search the catalog, you will find books that are located in the Swilley Library or another Mercer Library.
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Subject Headings Exercise What is inside all three cans?
A long keyword search (soft drink) or pop or soda or cola or (carbonated beverage) Search
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AND A AND B
OR A OR B
NOT A NOT B
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Number of books (or government documents) found with this keyword
Is this book here now?
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Links to other books about your topic.
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Finding Articles To find Articles, use a database or index • A database is a collection of citations for articles or similar information • Some databases will contain full texts of articles • Some databases are specific (such as Education or Business) and some cover many subjects
Finding Articles • Find full-text articles OR – Find a citation – Check to see if your library has the journal in another database – If not, we can order it for you via InterLibrary Loan.
To find articles, choose a database.
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Limit the date range by sliding this tab.
Full text is available. Click on this link Full text is not available here, but maybe we can get it another way.
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Do not • Share your MUID and password with others. • Upload an article to a webpage that others can access. • Copy and paste sections of an article into your paper without using quotations.
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  • 1. UNIV 110 Florence Tang Liaison to the Penfield College for the Atlanta Campus 678-547-6261 tang_fy@mercer.edu
  • 2. Cornell University Library definition of a reference librarian http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/vocab.html Reference Librarian Reference librarians are specialists in the field of information retrieval. Generally they have a Masters degree in library science… They are available at reference desks to help you find the information you are looking for.
  • 3. Florence’s office 10:00 AM -7:00 PM May be working weekends or nights.
  • 4. Questions? Ask the Reference Desk! (678) 547-6282 (Atlanta) swilley_ref@mercer.edu Reference Hours M - Th 9AM-9PM F 9AM-6PM Sat 10AM-6PM Sun 1PM-9PM Add askmercer as your buddy!
  • 6. Remember to start your research early. Not everything can be found full-text online or at all hours. o Interlibrary Loan o Interlibrary Use o Print copies of books and journals o Reference Librarian
  • 9. Encyclopedias • Background Reading & Brainstorming • Develop the topic • Focus the topic
  • 10. Finding Information What’s out there • Books • Newspapers/Magazines • Journals • Websites
  • 11. Books  Good for background  Comprehensive Information may not be as current as what you would find in journal articles or web sites. That might or might not be important.
  • 12. “Scholarly” Journals • Periodicals used by researchers to share their findings with one another and the public. • They contain articles describing new research or ideas written in a formal manner that includes background information, methods used, results/interpretation and significance. • Research articles are peer- reviewed
  • 13. Scholarly Journals How do I tell? • May contain graphs and charts. • Written by a scholar in the field or by someone who has done research in the field. Degrees attained and institutional affiliations are often included by the authors’ names. • Always cite their sources in the form of footnotes or bibliographies • No glossy pages or pictures
  • 15. Popular Magazines How do I tell? • Slick, glossy and attractive in appearance. • Lots of graphics (photographs, drawings, etc.). • Articles are usually very short, written in simple language . • Generally little depth to the content of these articles.
  • 16. Examples of Popular Magazines
  • 18. Finding Books Use the CATALOG to find books http://library.mercer.edu When you search the catalog, you will find books that are located in the Swilley Library or another Mercer Library.
  • 20. Subject Headings Exercise What is inside all three cans?
  • 21. A long keyword search (soft drink) or pop or soda or cola or (carbonated beverage) Search
  • 31. Number of books (or government documents) found with this keyword
  • 32. Is this book here now?
  • 34. Links to other books about your topic.
  • 40. Finding Articles To find Articles, use a database or index • A database is a collection of citations for articles or similar information • Some databases will contain full texts of articles • Some databases are specific (such as Education or Business) and some cover many subjects
  • 41. Finding Articles • Find full-text articles OR – Find a citation – Check to see if your library has the journal in another database – If not, we can order it for you via InterLibrary Loan.
  • 42. To find articles, choose a database.
  • 46. Limit the date range by sliding this tab.
  • 47. Full text is available. Click on this link Full text is not available here, but maybe we can get it another way.
  • 53. Do not • Share your MUID and password with others. • Upload an article to a webpage that others can access. • Copy and paste sections of an article into your paper without using quotations.
  • 60. Kahoot.it contest with prizes for winners! Kahoot.it
  • 61. END