This document provides an overview of services and resources available at Reed Library. It discusses library services like reference help, borrowing items, study rooms, and more. The collections include 150k books, 200k ebooks, 100+ databases, and streaming media. The document demonstrates how to search the library catalog and database for materials, and evaluates search results like magazine articles and academic journals. It also introduces bibliographic management tools and explains how librarians can help with research.

1. Welcome to Reed Library!

2. If the library were an
animal, which animal
would it be & why?
*discuss with your neighbor*

3. We’ve got SO
much to talk
about
o Library services
o Searching
LibraryEngine
o Evaluating search
results
o Bibliographies

4. What does Reed Library have to offer?
Services
 Reference help:
 At the desk
 By phone & email
 24/7 chat
 Check out & renew items
 Textbooks* & more on reserve
 Scanning, copying, & printing
 Borrowing from Prospector
 Study rooms
Collections
 150k books & 200k ebooks
 100+ Databases
 Popular books & DVDs
 Streaming music & videos
 Popular magazines on Flipster

7. Prospector

8. To request an item in Prospector…

9. library.fortlewis.edu
Log into your computer & go to the library website

10. Do we have any of your textbooks?

11. Something for
EVERYONE
Why use it?

12. Google is no longer
appropriate for your
academic research.
Expectations
are higher for
you in
college.
It’s time to
raise your
standards.

13. Let’s search the LibraryEngine together

14. So. Much. STUFF.
How do we choose the best information?

15. Let’s look at a book in the results
Click on “catalog
record” for more
information about
the book.

16. From the catalog

17. What else has George D. Kuh written?
LOTS and lots of
articles and
books about
college
students.

18. Let’s go back to our results for
college student success…
…and look at full text
magazine articles
published in the last ten
years.

19. “How Students
Define Success in
College”
oWho wrote it?
oWhat magazine is it from?
oWhat’s the purpose of the
article?
oWhere does the
information come from?

20. Let’s look at newspaper articles, too.
Go back to our results list
& change “source type”
from magazine to news

21. Two news sources come up a lot.
What are they?
Chronicle of Higher
Education Marketwire
PR & news company.News, advice, and jobs for higher ed.

22. What about
academic journals?
oWho wrote it?
oWhat journal is it from?
oWhat’s the purpose of the
article?
oWhere does the information
come from?

23. How can you tell which websites to use?
https://www.ruffalonl.com/ https://ccss.uchicago.edu/

24. How do I put together my
bibliography?

25. No need to struggle with citations!
EndNote
Library
citation
guide
Database
tools
Librarians

26. Let’s keep in
touch!
970-247-7551
library@fortlewis.edu

27. Photo credits
 Parrot: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127578601920321146/
 Library dog: http://www.olsn.ca/marathon/img/marathon_dog.jpg
 Guinea pig: http://petslady.com/articles/so-many-guinea-pigs-so-pretty-pink
 Penguin: http://thedailypenguin.tumblr.com/post/99482115327
 Pony: http://www.inspiremore.com/20-adorable-animals-wearing-miniature-winter-clothes/
 Laptop dog: http://iqcomputerservices.com/blog/pets-and-pcs-dont-mix/
 Cat: http://www.catster.com/molz/lil-bub-bubs-big-show-cat-photos-video-trailer
 Chipmunk: https://www.pinterest.com/AutymnLynch/chipmunk/
 Owl: https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AZM9/americas-best-contacts-and-eyeglasses-designer-sale-turn-heads
 Turtle: http://small-pets.lovetoknow.com/what-do-baby-turtles-eat
 Flower: https://www.flickr.com/photos/raspberrytart/7837894682
 Bunny: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/204632376796223849/