Beaman Library provides many resources and services to support student research, including books, articles, databases, study rooms, and library staff assistance. The research process involves understanding how information is organized and located, using tools like the catalog, indexes, and databases to find sources, and evaluating information based on factors like author credentials and date. Students can request items not available at Beaman through interlibrary loan. Proper citation of sources is also important for scholarly research.

1. An Adventure in ResearchUsing Beaman LibraryServices and ResourcesSpring 2010

2. Beaman Library is your starting point for researchResearch materials at your fingertips! Computers for your convenience!Study Rooms available to study by yourself or for a group to gather!Our Library Staff is here for you!

3. Catacomb—Your Beaman Library Homepage Access the library catalog & our electronic databases from any computerAsk a Reference Question??? Links you with a librarian for all of your questionsFind out information about the library or read the latest library newsletter

4. The Research ProcessThe research process requires a knowledge of The locations of information resources How information resources are organized The toolsneeded for accessing information regardless of its format The criteria for evaluating information retrieved

5. Information Resources in Beaman Library - OrganizationLibrary of Congress Classification System (LB 2806 .R38)—Read the call number alphabetically and numerically. Any number after the decimal point is treated like a decimal number.

6. Designators (Ref, Oversize, Buffington…)—Gives you a clue as to where these books are physically located in library. They are special sections unto themselves.

7. Local Collections(Special Collections, Restoration Collection…)Information Resources in Beaman Library – access tools Books Articles (print & electronic) -Scholarly journal articles -Popular magazine articles -Newspaper articlesWebsites

8. Books!Reference Books: -use in library onlyGeneral Collection: -check out for 3 weeks for undergrads.eBooks: -access and read online. You must create your own username and password at netlibrary.com from a Lipscomb computer and then you can access them from anywhere.

9. To find a Book…Use…The online catalogAuthor SearchTitle SearchSubject Search—very specific only searches subject line (which are Library of Congress approved subject headings)Keyword Search--searches all lines in the record except for Subjects.http://library.lipscomb.edu

10. Articles!Scholarly journals-aka “refereed”, “peer-reviewed”, “academic” -articles reviewed and accepted by experts in the fieldMagazines, popular and trade journals-Booklist, Southern Living, GQNewspapers-The Tennessean, Wall Street Journal

11. To find an Article…SearchingSearch in a print index ORUse one of the databases from the library’s “Electronic Resources” page --On- and off-campus accessDon’t look for articles in the Catalog!

12. Periodical Indexes- LocationPeriodical indexes are located on the main floor, east wing of Beaman Library.

13. Periodical Indexes In Print - Subject and general: access toolsProvides citations to articles in magazines, journals, and newspapersRemember: citations only - no full-textExamples of subject indexesGeneral Science IndexSocial Sciences Index Education IndexExample of general indexReaders Guide to Periodical Literature

14. Periodical Index Citations – Subject examplesSocial Sciences IndexSoc Forces =Social Forces

15. To find an Article…SearchingSearch in a print index ORUse one of the databases from the library’s “Electronic Resources”page --On- and off-campus accessDon’t look for articles in CATACOMB!

16. To find an Article…SortingCitation: gives you the information you need to track down the workAbstract: summary of article + citationFull Text: complete text of article + citation

17. To find an Article…LocatingFound sources in a print index or database? Now, how do you find them?

18. Locating article…pt. 1If the source located was cited in a database… Check to see if full-text is available

19. Locating article…pt. 2If the source located was cited in a print index or full-text was not available in a database…Check the journal title in the Catalog by doing a Title Search to see if Beaman has the journal in print

20. Locating articles…pt. 3If the source is not available in print in Beaman Library or full-text via database…Check other local libraries (in WorldCat or Athena) to see if they have the journal in printRequest the article through Interlibrary Loan (Allow 2 weeks)

21. Periodicals - LocationCurrent (2010)magazines and journals are arranged alphabetically on open shelves for easy browsing.

22. Periodicals - LocationBound periodicals are arranged alphabetically and chronologically.

23. Periodicals - LocationSome periodicals are kept on microfilm or microfiche.

24. Electronic/ Online Resources: TypesGeneralSubject specificGovernmentMilitary CommercialEducation

25. DatabasesTennessee Electronic LibraryAcademic OneFileExpanded AcademicScience DatabasePowerSearch

26. DatabasesAlso try…America: History and LifeBiography Resource CenterBusiness Source PremierEBSCOhostFacts on FileLearningExpress Library (for practice tests and Entrance Exams)LexisNexis

27. Search engineshttp://scholar.google.com/search specifically for scholarly literature: peer-reviewed papers theses books preprints abstracts technical reportsarranges search results by relevancy Search engineshttp://infomine.ucr.edu/… a virtual library of Internet resources relevant to faculty, students, and research staff at the university level. electronic journals electronic books bulletin boards databases articles

28. Evaluating Informationfrom monographs [books]

29. from periodicals

30. from databasesEvaluating booksA recognized authorTimely contentDocumentationPhysical appearance

31. Evaluating Journal ArticlesScholarly Journal CharacteristicsWritten for scholars or researchers in a specialized field (medicine, psychology, education)

32. Evaluating Journal Articlesfound in specialized (subject) indexes [Social Sciences Index]usually published quarterly or monthlymostly print graphs and/or tablesfew or no ads

33. Evaluating Journal ArticlesScholarly Journal Characteristicscites researchincludes notes and/or bibliographypasses review by panel of expertspeer reviewedrefereed

34. DatabasesAcademic .eduGovernment .govSpecialized/commercial .com/.org/.net

35. Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’sWho says it?Author or sponsor

36. Credentials of responsible party

37. Example: AMDOCWeb Site Evaluation—the WWW’sWhat does it claim, assert, etc.?Purpose of web site

38. Biased, objective, fair

39. Factual…in depth

40. Correct grammar, spelling, etc.