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FACS1900 Arts & Ideas

FACS1900 Arts & Ideas. Introduction to Library Research Adam Taves Reference Librarian. Objectives: by the end of this session you will be able to…. Navigate the York University Libraries and the Libraries’ Website How to Get Started Keyword Searching

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FACS1900 Arts & Ideas

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  1. FACS1900Arts & Ideas Introduction to Library Research Adam Taves Reference Librarian

  2. Objectives: by the end of this session you will be able to… • Navigate the York University Libraries and the Libraries’ Website • How to Get Started • Keyword Searching • Understand distinctions between publication types • Understand uses of and differences between finding tools for those publications • Find Books, Videos & Sound Recordings • Find articles – scholarly and popular • Know how to get help

  3. What do People think about Libraries? “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” ‑‑ Jorge Luis Borges “We are the cornerstone of democracy. We are the community commons.” – Deborah Jacobs, Seattle city librarian “Libraries are brothels for the mind” -- Guy Browning in The Guardian “Librarians are the secret masters of the world. They control information. Don't ever piss one off.” ‑‑ Spider Robinson

  4. York Libraries System • 5 libraries • Your Library Card • Services available • Circulation • Study Rooms • Reference Assistance • Online tutorials

  5. Research as Conversation Eavesdropping Entering Engaging

  6. Starting Your Research… • Topic emerging out of class readings • What sources is the author citing? • What interests you?

  7. Topic: Social commentaries on consumerism English graffiti artist known as “Banksy”. Distribution: nothing official When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness (Emo Philips).

  8. Topic: Social commentaries on consumerism All she ever wanted was a little credit... Director: P.J. Hogan Production/Distribution: Touchstone Pictures | Walt Disney Based on popular novel by Sophie Kinsella.

  9. Starting Your Research… • What kinds of resources are appropriate and/or useful? • Encyclopedias • Books • Articles • Scholarly versus Popular

  10. Finding Books • Use the library catalogue • What is this? • A database for finding books, videos & sound recordings.

  11. Finding Articles • Use a periodical index • What is this? • A database for finding articles. • How do I find them? • Find Articles by Subject

  12. Scholarly versus Popular Articles Scholarly Journals Written by scholars or researchers Intended audience is professors, students, researchers Lengthy articles with in-depth coverage of topics May have a ‘serious’ look – few photos or ads Always include a bibliography (works cited) May use discipline-specific language or jargon Popular (magazines, newspapers, etc.) Often written by journalists or staff writers Shorter articles; usually provide a broad overview of topics Usually include photos and advertisements Bibliography not usually provided Uses everyday language that is accessible to the average reader And what is peer-reviewed?

  13. Getting Help • Scott Library Reference Desk (2nd floor) • Ask A Question • Library course guide on the Web

  14. Thanks!

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