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Library Resources for Distance Learners

Library Resources for Distance Learners. Guide of Library Resources Available online. July 1, 2014. Austin Pevler welcomes you to online library services!. About Me: Education : M.L.I.S Kent State University, 2008 B.A . History and Art History The Ohio State University, 2005

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Library Resources for Distance Learners

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  1. Library Resources for Distance Learners Guide of Library Resources Available online July 1, 2014

  2. Austin Pevler welcomes you to online library services! • About Me: • Education: • M.L.I.S Kent State University, 2008 • B.A. History and Art History The Ohio State University, 2005 • Experience: • Digital Services Librarian 2010 – present • Sinclair Community College • Digital Resources/Reference Librarian 2008 - 2009 • Denison University • Technical Services Practicum 2008 • The Ohio State University What can I do for you? Help navigate the library and its resources 2. Help find resources to complete your assignments.

  3. Library resources tailored to distance learning students or anyone who is off-campus http://libguides.sinclair.edu/distance http://libguides.sinclair.edu/distance

  4. Browse by Subject, Class, or Academic Division

  5. How to get started with Library Research http://libguides.sinclair.edu/tutorial • Research process in 6 modules • Intro to the Library • Choosing a Topic • Types of Sources • Search Strategies • Evaluation Info • Using Sources

  6. Have a question? Try: Ask-a-Librarian & Browse the Databases in the Knowledge Bank covering many topics

  7. 2. Try Email : ask@sinclair.libanswers.com (Usually answered within 24 hours on weekdays). Have a Question?

  8. Have a Question? 3. Try: Chat with a Sinclair Librarian 4. Try: Know it Now - Chat by OhioLINK During Normal Library Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30 am-9:30 pmFriday: 7:30 am-5:00 pmSaturday: 9:00 am-4:00 pmSunday: Closed http://Knowitnow.org/ Anytime!

  9. http://libguides.sinclair.edu/media Digital Music Check out the Digital Music, Video and Images Guide! Streaming Video Images Enhance your homework and presentations!

  10. REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTOR’S DIRECTIONS! Your instructor may be specific about that types of resources that you are to use in your homework, presentations, and research assignments. When in doubt ask your instructor !

  11. How do you Find Articles? • By Topic: use Libsearch • By Database: use A-Z list of databases if you know the one you want to use. • http://libguides.sinclair.edu/databases • By Title: use the A to Z list of E-Journals/E-Periodicals • http://atoz.ebsco.com/Search/9788?lang=en&lang.menu=en&lang.subject=en Popular databases include: Academic Search Complete, Opposing Viewpoints, Business Source Complete, CQ Researcher, CINAHL Complete, SIRS Researcher, SocIndex with Full Text, and Medline with Full Text

  12. OhioLINK? What is That? Need a book, movie, or other item? Search the OhioLINK Library Catalog http://olc1.ohiolink.edu/search/X Have an item sent to you at Sinclair Dayton Campus , Learning Centers, Courseview or any other OhioLINK library! To request an item: Enter the request. Click on the Green Request Button graphic. Select Sinclair from the list of institutions. Put in your last name and your 9 digit Tartan ID number (add the zeros in front if yours is not 9 numbers). Select where you want it to be sent. You will receive the item in 3-5 business days https://www.ohiolink.edu/ Consortium of 88 Ohio college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio.

  13. Scholarly Resources Definition: Resource that is written and/or reviewed by people in academics • Examples of scholarly resources: • Academic Journals • Trade publications • Websites with .gov, .edu, and some .org • Examples of unreliable sources: • Wikipedia articles • Magazines • Most Blogs • .com websites • Some books like the “Dummies” books http://libguides.sinclair.edu/content.php?pid=356368&sid=2914117#14711918

  14. Help is Available for your Library Needs! • Many Tools for Distance Learners and Anyone Who is Off-Campus! • http://libguides.sinclair.edu/distance THE BOTTOM LINE

  15. Thank you for attending! Brought to you by: Distance Learning Programs & Support Sinclair Community College

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