Library 101

Library 101
From a distance
With Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen

Can you hear me?
Please use the hand raise button to the left if you have technical difficulties. I will try to help.

Our Goals
A brief introduction to the library’s online presence
Identify ways to get assistance
Learn where to find e-books
Identify ways to get print materials
Learn to find full text journal articles
Answer other questions you may have about research and the library at OIT

http://www.oit.edu/libraries

Ask a Librarian!
Use the Ask a Librarian button
Contact Dawn
Phone: (503)821-1258
Email: dawn.lowewincentsen@oit.edu
IM: dlowewin on AOL and meebo(ask if you have others)
Use the chat widget here: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/distance/getting-help/contact-the-distance-education-liaison-librarian

Other places to connect
Facebook
OIT Libraries
Dawn
Twitter: OITLibrary or dlowewin
Library Website: http://www.oit.edu/libraries

Let’s find some e-books
List of places to find electronic books: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/find/books/ebooks
Safari Techbooks
Netlibrary
Gale Virtual reference library

How does it work?

What if I want print?
For students in Oregon and Washington –Summit
If you are near a summit school (http://orbiscascade.org/map/) you may set up a “visiting summit borrowers account”
For students outside those areas – Worldcat
Use worldcat to search for items, enter your zip code to find out libraries near you with the item

Let’s see an example of Worldcat

Finding Articles
Electronic resources by subject
What is the difference between scholarly and popular journals?
How do I get the full article?

Let’s find some articles
Think of a topic while we open up a browser so you can follow along

What if I know the name of the journal?
Use e-journals in the quick search to see if we have it electronically.

What if full text is not available?
Interlibrary loan
http://www.oit.edu/libraries/find/articles/borrow/borrow-request
Articles, even those OIT owns in paper only, will be sent to your OIT email
A library near you
You can use WorldCat to find out if a library near you has a journal the same as we did for books

Where do I start?
Find by subject: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/find/subject
Electronic resources by subject: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/find/articles/subject
Contact the librarian: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/distance/getting-help/contact-the-distance-education-liaison-librarian

Why can’t I just Google it?
Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.com
In scholar preferences, set up OIT as your library for instant full text
Google Books: http://books.google.com
Many titles are only previews
Under “Get this book” click on “Find in a library”

Other Questions?
What is my logon?
The library logon is the same as your blackboard and OIT email, first.last. The password is the same too.
What if my subject doesn’t have a guide yet?
Let us know what you want a guide on, we will build it. Until then try the more general subjects under electronic resources by subject: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/find/articles/subject
Where do I get more info?
The library has lots of pages to help you on your research. Browse the website under Help! To find out more. If you don’t see what you are looking for, contact Dawn.
How do I cite things?
We will go over this more Monday, October 18 at 5pm (PST) in Copyright 101. Until then try this page: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/help/citing

Get Answers to Your Questions?

That contact info again…
Use the Ask a Librarian button
Contact Dawn
Phone: (503)821-1258
Email: dawn.lowewincentsen@oit.edu
IM: dlowewin on AOL and meebo(ask if you have others)
Use the chat widget here: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/distance/getting-help/contact-the-distance-education-liaison-librarian

Come to Copyright 101
October 18th, 5-6:30pm
Learn what copyright is, and how not to plagiarize. I will cover how to incorporate research and ideas into writing, and when it is appropriate to cite. We will talk about common knowledge, fair use, and creative commons. Students will also learn citation elements in a variety of formats including MLA, Vancouver, APA, and Chicago.
Enter here: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/distance/getting-help

Is this recorded?
Yes!
You can review this session and others here: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/distance/getting-help
or here: http://www.oit.edu/libraries/help/tutorials

The End!

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