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POLS3140 Introduction to Library Research

POLS3140 Introduction to Library Research. Adam Taves Reference Librarian. What do people think about libraries?. “Why do you makes things so confusing?” – Student at Scott Reference Desk

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POLS3140 Introduction to Library Research

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  1. POLS3140Introduction to Library Research Adam Taves Reference Librarian

  2. What do people think about libraries? “Why do you makes things so confusing?” – Student at Scott Reference Desk “Librarians are the secret masters of the world. They control information. Don't ever piss one off.” ‑‑ Spider Robinson "I read," I say. "I study and read. I bet I've read everything you read. Don't think I haven't. I consume libraries. I wear out spines and ROM-drives. I do things like get in a taxi and say, "The library, and step on it." – David Foster Wallace “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

  3. Starting Your Research… • Course readings, lectures • Government websites; Professional organization websites; Newspapers; Magazines • Specialized encyclopedias(e.g. search catalogue: immigration and encyclopedias) • Online Resources

  4. Where do I search? In Databases A searchable storehouse of information. Every item described in the database has a “record”. A record is composed of fields.

  5. Question What factors have affected and/or driven Canada’s shifting environmental policy?

  6. Finding books and some government documents • Library catalogue Keyword exercise…

  7. Finding Articles • Use a periodical index(e.g. CBCA Complete, PAIS) • What is this? • A database for finding articles. • How do I find them? • Find Articles by Subject

  8. Government Documents What? • Legislation • Policy statements • Standing committees Where? • Microlog • Applicable departments/ministries • Parliamentary library • Google

  9. Policy Pronouncements What? • Newspapers • Magazines Where? • Newspaper Indexes • Canadiana Indexes

  10. Scholarly Literature What? • Commentaries • Research Where? • Periodical Indexes • PAIS • CBCA • CPI.Q • ABI/Inform • Quicklaw

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

  12. Thanks!

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