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COMP I Search Strategies Interview Techniques. Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library frederic.murray@swosu.edu. Catalogs, Databases, & Search Engines.
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COMP ISearch StrategiesInterview Techniques Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library frederic.murray@swosu.edu
Catalogs, Databases, & Search Engines • A comprehensive list of the books, periodicals, maps, and other materials in a given collection. • A large, regularly updated file of digitized information related to a specific subject or field. • Computer software designed to help the user locate information available at sites on the World Wide Web by selecting categories from a hierarchical directory of subjects (example: Yahoo!) or by entering appropriate keywords or phrases (Google).
Search Techniques • Keyword • Basic Boolean
Identifying Keywords • Identify the significant terms and concepts that describe your topic from your thesis statement or research question. • These terms will become the key for searching catalogs, databases and search engines for information about your subject.
Research Question What degree should I pursue to live well in San Francisco?
Research Question What careershould I pursue to live well in San Francisco?
AND = Narrow OR = Expand Boolean • NOT = Exclude
Boolean Operators • Connect keywords only • Must be placedbetween keywords • AND • Narrows your search • OR • Expands your search with synonymous terms • NOT • Excludes words from your search • If used too much, it can work against you!
Class Exercise • Keyword Building Exercise Topic: Cyber Security Careers in California
Cyber Security Careers Digital Crime Opportunity Cyber Security Careers WWW Code Jobs
Databases • Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) • JSTOR • Business Source Complete (Career) Databases are Subject Specific
Class Exercise • Using Business Source Complete locate three articles on Cybersecurity Careers • Archive them in your online Folder
Outline: 5 Steps • Setting up the interview • Preparing for the interview • Coming up with Questions • Meeting with your interviewee • Following up on your interview
Setting up the Interview • Contact the potential interviewee in advance & set time & place • Identify the topic that you will be discussing during the interview • Family History/Hometown/Career
Preparing for the Interview • Prepare a list of questions in advance • Find background information about the interviewee • Prioritize your questions and ask the most important questions first • Decide your goals for the interview
Coming Up with Questions • Ask yourself: “What do I need to know?” • Write a list of things you want to find out • Write a list of questions that will help your interviewee discuss this information
How to ask good questions • Ask leading questions rather than asking yes or no questions • Is Uncle John crazy ? (yes or no question) • Why did Uncle John live alone in that shack for so many years when he owned three houses? (leading question) • The response to a leading question will give you more detail to support your research
Developing Good Questions • Do as much research as possible in advance on the person and/or topic you are working on • Sources might include • Online Catalog (Ebooks) • Databases • World Wide Web • Prepare your questions in advance in writing and bring them to the interview.
Meeting the Interviewee • Always bring a stiff-backed notebook (and Pencils) • If you wish to tape-record your interview, always ask before doing so! • Keep notes on the interview, but make sure that you are still talking to the interviewee, not just scribbling
Recording Apps BE SURE YOU HAVE STORAGE SPACE
Library Equipment Resources • Circulating Multimedia Equipment & Useful Software • PMD620 is a rugged yet lightweight digital recorder (2) • Tabletop Microphone Included • Checkout for one day only
Meeting the Interviewee • Bring your prepared list of questions to the interview • Try to stick to the topic at hand, but be flexible if your interviewee brings up unexpected but valuable information
Following up the Interview • Always be sure to thank your interviewee, orally and in writing • Write your results soon after the interview while they are fresh in your mind • Let your interviewee review your findings in order to confirm that you have represented him/her accurately
Conducting an Interview • Conducting a successful interview involves attention to each of the following steps: • Making contact to setup the interview • Preparing for the interview • Meeting the interviewee • Following up on the interview
Class Exercise • Team up groups of 2-3 • Imagine you are interviewing someone from a county you have never visited. • Locate information on that country using: CIA World FactBook • Develop Three Leading Questions • Try them out on each other
Designing a Good PPT • 5 minute speech use 5-8 slides maximum (1 minute per slide) • Less is More ( only use 3-4 elements per slide) • Rely on visuals not text
The World of Knowledge • Evolving History of Writing • Evolving History of Libraries • Evolving History of Education
History of Writing • Add text
Questions? • Contact me: • Frederic Murray • 774-7113 • frederic.murray@swosu.edu