This presentation shows Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh cardholders how to access this online resource available to them.

1. GLOBAL ISSUES IN
CONTEXT
A READY REFERENCE
INSTRUCTIONAL
GUIDE
By ErinWitt
LIS 702
9 December 2019

2. Gale in
Context:
Global
Issues
• This online database is an excellent resource for all
ages to explore and gather more information on all
sides of current international issues . Available to
Carnegie Library card holders , after typing in your card
number this incredible resource is at your fingertips.
• Whether you’re writing a persuasive essay, completing
a research project, or just informing yourself on
different subject matters prevalent today, the Global
Issues resource is easy to use to satisfy all information
needs.

3. About • Gale, a CengageCompany, has been connecting
libraries and patrons with curated databases,
resources, and eBooks for over 60 years.
• Global Issues in Context is one of their databases that
allows users to explore current international issues of
interest and all sides surrounding their arguments.

4. What
Questions
Can be
Answered
w/ this
Resource?
• Global Issues in Context can help clarify, inform, and
persuade on a multitude of international issues.They
also provide a variety of sources, such as videos, peer
reviewed journal articles, newspaper articles, audio
clips, and images to name a few.
• If you’re using the site for inspiration for a topic, you
are able to browse alphabetically all of the issues that
are documented within their site, so you can
conveniently scroll through and see what interests you
very easily!

5. Who is the
Intended
Audience?
• Global Issues in Context is marketed towards use for all
ages, but students from middle school to college in
particular can find this resource especially handy
• Conveniently creating an easy to use, one-stop shop
for information on a multitude of issues.

6. Accessibilit
y
• Gale does provide a statement on Accessibility,
showing it’s commitment to making its content
useable by all
• The website utilizes easy to read text, images, and
other tools to make the site as user-friendly as
possible.

7. Can you
Trust this
Source?
• Verifying information and using trusted sources is an
important part of research and participation in life.
Understanding who is giving you the information and
what biases they might have is paramount.
• Global Issues in Context is a database comprised of
resources from others.When you click on a source that
you’re interested in, information about the author and
source of publication are available. Many sources also
have ”Article Commentary” that is provided before the
actual text, giving you a clearer idea to the background
of the authors and more context on the issue you’re
reading about.

8. Use of
Resource
• First, users will need to go to the Carnegie Library’s
main homepage: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/
• Once you’re at the library’s homepage, look at the top
right of the main page for the “Resource” tab. Click on
that to be taken to the Resource homepage.

9. Use
cont.
• Find the grey “Find Resource” box in the middle of the page
• In the keyword box, type “Global Issues in Context” & hit search

10. Use
cont.
• Click on the title of the resource, which will then redirect you to a log in
screen.This is where you will enter your Carnegie Library card number.

11. Use
cont.
• Once you’ve typed in your library card number, you’ll be taken to the main page
of Global Issues in Context.
• Here is where you can perform your searches! If you’re interested in looking at a
global issue, such as “hunger” or “voting”, simply type the keyword into the
search bar and make sure “Global Issue” is selected in the drop down menu to the
left.

12. Sample
Search
• For example, let’s say I am interested in learning more about Women’s
Rights on an international scale. I type “Women’s Rights” into the search
box & hit search.
• What first comes up is an overview on the topic, providing me with an
image and the option to ”Read More” on the overview.This is a great way
to get familiar with a new topic.

13. Sample
Search
• Scrolling down a little, the “On
This Page” grey box lists the type
of resources available for the
topic. Images, news articles,
videos, academic journals,
magazines, and primary sources
to list a few are all available for
use, providing sources for all
levels of inquiry.
• Featured also are “Viewpoints”,
which is a collection of different
opinion articles on the topic of
women’s rights.This allows the
researcher to get a fuller picture
on the conversation surrounding
the topic.

14. Sample
Search
• Not only can you search for “Global Issues”, but you can also search for Opposing
viewpoints on your topic of choice.
• For example, say you are a student writing a persuasive essay on Sustainable
Development and need arguments both for and against.
• Simply head back to the main page & on the drop down menu, select “Opposing
Viewpoints” and type in your topic in the search bar.

15. Sample
Search
• Once you click search, 529 results for “OpposingViewpoints on Sustainable
Development” come up. From these results, you can refine them even further in
the “FilterYour Results” section, filtering by date published, subject, and
document type to name a few.

16. Sample
Search
• If you are interested in both opposing viewpoints and global issues for a particular
topic, then simply click “Both” in the drop down menu at the top search bar

17. Questions &
Comments
• If you have any questions, comments, or concerns
about this presentation or this database please contact
myself or the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
• Author information: ewitt@luc.edu
• Carnegie Library information: 412.622.3114 or visit
https://www.carnegielibrary.org/contact/ to send them
an email
• Thank you and have fun searching!

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