Information Management & Technology (Fall 2007)

Evaluating Internet Information
Reasons To Evaluate:
Anyone can create a Web page

• page can be created to advertise a product or disseminate propaganda
• decide if a page created for recreational purposes is reliable and authoritative for research
• Facts and opinions are mixed
• are the facts used current

Criteria for Evaluating a Web Page:
Authority
Accuracy/Objectivity
Currency
Audience
Scope
Organization?

Types of Information:
Domains: .com, .org, .edu, .gov, .net, .info…
Remember to examine the URL for clues about the Web site

COL101 (Fall 2007)

What you need to know about the Library!
Cavalog: online catalog used to find books, eBooks, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, and print journal

Databases: journal articles can be found in these databases

Journals: list of journals available through the library both in print and electronically

eReserves: online course reserves found by department or instructor's last name

Style Guides: citation style guides and other helpful information during the research process

Reference: way to contact a librarian for reference and research assistance

Additional Services Provided: Laptops are available for use within the library. Whether you use a library laptop or bring your own you can access the library’s wireless network. 40 research computers are available in the library. All computers are equipped with Internet access and Microsoft Office 2007 applications. Ask Here PA provides reference and research assistance 24/7. Print reserves are available at the Circulation Desk. The library offers the latest New York Times bestsellers.

Teacher Research (Fall 2007)

Databases:
There are three primary databases you should search: Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, and ERIC. Depending on the research topic also try searching PsycARTICLES and PsycINFO. Use the links to learn more about what the database has to offer and take any of the five tutorials offered. Remember the importance of choosing the proper search terms to use. If you are having trouble with search terms remember to use the "subject terms" or "thesaurus" links to search for search terms used by the database.

Academic Search Premier – Information about this database/Tutorial

Education Research Complete – Information about this database/Tutorial

ERIC – Information about this database/Tutorial

PsycARTICLES – Information about this database/Tutorial

PsycINFO – Information about this database/Tutorial

Citation Format: APA (American Psychological Assoc.):
An APA citation formats information sheet is available by clicking on the Style Guides link on the Library’s homepage. Also, all the suggested databases provide APA and other citation styles for articles found in those databases. These citations can be e-mailed directly to you. After you select an appropriate article click on the “E-mail” link and then select the appropriate citation style under the “Citation Format” heading. You can also use this information sheet to guide your citation format. Or create a citation using Microsoft Word 2007. You can do this by selecting "References" and than "Citations & Bibliograpy".

Welcome to Holy Spirit Library's Reference & Research Blog

This blog is a collaborative learning environment for the staff of the Holy Spirit Library to provide reference and research assistance to students, faculty, and staff. Blog posts will include course-specific information as well as general reference and research information. The hope is that everyone reading this blog will collaborate together to identify the best possible resources available on any given topic.