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MPA Library Research Orientation

MPA Library Research Orientation. Sue Cody Associate University Librarian for Public Services Public and International Affairs Liaison Fall 2012. Session Objectives. Basics on Services Review research guide. Compare database coverage to help you choose the right tool for the job.

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MPA Library Research Orientation

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  1. MPA Library Research Orientation Sue Cody Associate University Librarian for Public Services Public and International Affairs Liaison Fall 2012

  2. Session Objectives • Basics on Services • Review research guide. • Compare database coverage to help you choose the right tool for the job. • Demonstrate advanced searching in Google and other search engines. • Evaluate the quality of sources. • Following the citation trail • Access materials.

  3. Access Hours • Building Access: • 132 hours/week • Sunday: Open at Noon • Monday-Thursday: Open 24 hours/day • Friday: Close at 6:00 p.m. • Sat: Noon – 6:00 p.m. • ID required 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. • Holiday/Intersession hours • Escort to vehicle – campus police • Online resources: • 24/7

  4. Services- Research Assistance • Face to face: • Learning Commons: Mon.-Thurs., 9-8; Fri., 9-5; Sun. 2-6 • By Appointment • Phone – 962-3760 or toll-free 866-377-8309 • Email – http://library.uncw.edu/ask or codys@uncw.edu or huamanj@uncw.edu • Chat – Learning Commons or NC Knows (24/7) • Text – 90947 Library • Research Guides, Tutorials, FAQs

  5. Services – Technology • Learning Commons: • PC & Mac • Dual monitors • ArcGIS • RL1045: Technology Enhanced Collaboration Space • Wireless Access • iPrint - $8/semester • Laptop Checkout • TAC: Library, 962-HELP • Text a Call Number

  6. Borrowing • Graduate Students’ Due Date: End of term • Unless recalled by another student or faculty. • Media (e.g., DVD): 7 items/7 days/2 renewals. • Reserve: Short loan or ereserve. • Request: Available or not • Interlibrary Loan/Document delivery • ILLiad -- Use UNCW login • ILL due dates set by lending library • UNCCLC Intraconsortial borrowing (UNCP & FSU) • Place a Request in the catalog. • Don’t buy articles!!

  7. Choose the right search tool • Scholarly journals • Newspapers and Magazines • Legal Journals • Books • Government Documents • Statutes, Legal Cases • Statistics • NGO Publications/Websites

  8. Doing better searches • Boolean logic (AND, OR, NOT) • (Mine safety OR mine accidents) AND (conflict of interest OR oversight)(EIS) • Truncation • Leadership style* (ASC) • Word proximity • “School lunch program” (PAIS) • Field-specific searching • JN Public Administration (BSC) • Public private partnership:.gov (Google)

  9. Evaluating Sources • Claim • Reliability of the author • Information backing the claim • Testing – can you verify the claim? • Intent • Conclusion

  10. Citation Trail • Citations in two directions • Bibliographies as finding aids. • Who has cited since publication? • Google Scholar • Web of Science

  11. Accessing Materials: Get it from UNCW • Full-text online? • On the shelf? • Interlibrary Loan • Remote Access

  12. Specialized Tools • Database “Cite” function • EndNote Web • https://library.uncw.edu/guides/using_endnote_web • Delicious • Store and share your bookmarks • Your Favorite Tools?

  13. Putting it all together • Exercise • Getting Help • Learning Commons • Chat, Email, Text • Make an appointment

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