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Bridging the Digital Divide. Transitioning to College Suzanne Johnson-Varney Technical Services Librarian Shawnee State University. Information Literacy vs. Technological Savvy. The State of OhioLINK. Most State Universities and Colleges are members of OhioLINK
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Bridging the Digital Divide Transitioning to College Suzanne Johnson-Varney Technical Services Librarian Shawnee State University
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Information Literacy vs. Technological Savvy http://www.finegardening.com/item/4242/snake-in-the-pond
The State of OhioLINK • Most State Universities and Colleges are members of OhioLINK • We all use the same automation software • Migration coming soon • Discovery Layer • OPAC
These skills have been identified as essential: • When/Where to cite • Academic Integrity • Database vs. “free web” / Evaluate Resources • Journal vs. Magazine • Primary vs. Secondary Sources • Types and use of print resources • How to use a catalog/Online Public Access Catalog • Indentify possible resources • Prepare Search Strategies • Formulate topic/thesis High School to College Survey conducted by Martha Daly, Connelly School of the Holy Child, Potomac, MD | Research Tips for First Year College Students by Ann Marie Smeraldi, Cleveland State University | Transitioning to College: Helping You Succeed http://www.transition2college.org
Tools available to you: The Research Project Calculator is an INFOhio project based on the MINITEX project developed in part by University of Minnesota Libraries
21 Essential Things for 21st Century Success • 21st Century Learning Skills • Critical thinkers | Problem Solvers | Good Communicators | Good collaborators | Information and technology literate | Flexible and Adaptable | Innovative and Creative | Globally competent | Environmentally literate? • Sign up for the 21st Century Learning Commons and earn CEU’s for completing the 21 Learning Paths……….
5 Databases that move to college with your students: • While all the INFOhio – Libraries Connect Ohio databases are still available to your students – there five that are usually enhanced with added content and are used regularly at the college level: • EBSCOhost • LearningExpress Library • Oxford Reference Online • The ART Collection • Literature Online from Chadwyck-Healey
At SSU our EBSCOhost has been enhanced with two purchased “accelerators” • Research Starters – Business • Research Starters - Education
Collage for Interior with Painting of Reclining Nude The ART Collection http://library.artstor.org/library/secure/ViewImages?id=%2FTRKfyk3ISk0PSI9alN7R3soV3EpdlR1&userId=gjNDcDA%3D&zoomparams=
Literature Online from Chadwyck-Healey 2,017 Chadwyck-Healey eBooks
Remote Authentication • Students should understand the concept of remote authentication for access to information and databases from off-campus locations
Content Management Systems • Most students will use either BlackBoard, WebCT in conjunction with courses. • Resources can be pushed to students via CMS • Logging in and authentication will be required
Citation Tools • Noodle Bib • End Note – ISI Web of Science
Comment about Professional Development • Keeping up evolving trends is critical but perhaps one of the hardest jobs…..I use Bloglines….PD @ a glance!
Plagiarism http://www.shawnee.edu/off/cml/ILI/ILI-Plagiarism2.html
Questions? Comments • svarney@shawnee.edu http://www.finegardening.com/gallery