The document provides information about conducting research using the resources available at Beaman Library. It outlines the library's collection of books, articles, and electronic databases that can be accessed on or off campus. It also describes the research process, including how to evaluate sources and the interlibrary loan service for obtaining resources not available in the library.

1. Data-Driven Learning Culture Graduate Education Beaman Library Fall 2011

2. Beaman Library is your starting point for research Research 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. Your Beaman Library Homepage Access the library catalog & our electronic databases from any computer Ask a Reference Question??? Links you with a librarian for all of your questions Find out information about the library or read the latest library newsletter

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

5. Information Resources in Beaman Library - Organization Library of Congress Classification System (LB 2806 .R38) Designators (Ref, Oversize, Buffington…) Local Collections (Special Collections, Restoration Collection…)

6. Books! Reference Books: use in library only General Collection: check out for 4 weeks eBooks: must create username and password on netlibrary.com from a Lipscomb computer before using 1 st time! access and read online from any computer, anywhere!

7. To find a Book… Use… The online catalog Author Search Title Search Subject Search Keyword Search http://library.lipscomb.edu

8. Articles! Scholarly journals -aka “refereed”, “peer-reviewed”, “academic” -articles reviewed and accepted by experts in the field Magazines, popular and trade journals -Booklist, Southern Living, GQ Newspapers -The Tennessean, Wall Street Journal

9. To find an Article…Searching Search in a print index Use one of the databases from the library’s “Electronic Resources” page --On- and off-campus access Don’t look for articles in the Catalog!

10. To find an Article…Searching Search in a print index Use one of the databases from the library’s “Electronic Resources” page --On- and off-campus access Don’t look for articles in the Catalog!

11. Electronic Resources Online Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) General OneFile Biography Resource Center Expanded Academic ASAP ERIC PsychInfo PsychArticles

12. To find an Article…Sorting Citation: gives you the information you need to track down the work Abstract: summary of article + citation Full Text: complete text of article + citation

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

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

15. Locating article…pt. 2 If 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 Search the journal title in Ebsco A to Z Journal Locator

16. Locating articles…pt. 3 If 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 print Request the article through Interlibrary Loan (Allow 2 weeks)

17. Periodicals - Location Current (2011) magazines and journals are arranged alphabetically on open shelves for easy browsing.

18. Periodicals - Location Bound periodicals are arranged alphabetically and chronologically.

19. Periodicals - Location Some periodicals are kept on microfilm or microfiche .

20. Search engines search specifically for scholarly literature: peer-reviewed papers theses books preprints abstracts technical reports arranges search results by relevancy http://scholar.google.com/

21. World Wide Web Resources Samples FREE – Federal Resources for Educational Excellence http://www.free.ed.gov Gateway to Educational Materials http://www.thegateway.org

22. Search engines http://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

23. Evaluating Information from monographs [books] from periodicals from databases

24. Evaluating books A recognized author Timely content Documentation Physical appearance

25. Evaluating Journal Articles Scholarly Journal Characteristics Written for scholars or researchers in a specialized field (medicine, psychology, education)

26. What is a Scholarly Journal? For scholars or researchers in a specialized field (e.g. medicine, psychology) Cites research Peer review (refereed) Includes notes and/or bibliography Usually quarterly or monthly Mostly print with graphs and/or tables Few or no ads

27. Databases Academic .edu Government .gov Specialized/commercial .com/.org/.net

28. Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s Who says it? Author or sponsor Credentials of responsible party Example: AMDOC

29. Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s What does it claim, assert, etc.? Purpose of web site Biased, objective, fair Factual…in depth Correct grammar, spelling, etc. Example: Silent Killer Example: Scout Report

30. Web Site Evaluation—the WWW’s When was it said? Publication date Revisions Links up-to-date Example: Oncolink

31. Interlibrary Loan Question: What do I do if a resource I need is not available in the Beaman Library? Answer: Use the Interlibrary loan service provided by Beaman Library

32. Review: The Power of Five What does scholarly research require? A knowledge of 1. The locations of information resources 2. Organization of information resources 3. The access tools needed for obtaining information regardless of its format 4. The criteria for evaluating information located 5. The rules of scholarly research (proper citing/respect for copyright)