This is an outline of Library Orientation class set for September 30, 10 AM at the Commuter Lounge of the library, third floor.

1. Library Orientation, Beal, Eng101, fall 2015
Library web page: http:// library.lyon.edu
Camille Beary, 870-307-7444
Camille.Beary@lyon.edu
Office: #203, Main lobby
Kathy Whittenton, 870-307-7505
Kathy.Whittenton@lyon.edu
Office: #206 Main lobby
ACCESS: USER ID AND PASSWORD? WIFI PW?
You will see the request for user id and password if you are
off campus or possibly anywhere not in the library. Log into
RDS (Remote Desktop Services) and open a browser. If using
WIFI, HonorCode2015 is the password. Now try searching
the databases. Lyonnet contains the RDS link under Web
Tools. Read the tutorial about RDS connections for computers
for more information. Call support at 870-307-7555 from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday or Email support.
ARTICLES
1. On the home page:
< http://libguides.lyon.edu/home>
Click the Article tab in the middle of the page.
Search Proquest Databases is where to start.
 15 databases searched, narrow down
by unchecking boxes at top of page.
Research Library may be all you need.
 Box for full text, peer reviewed or
scholarly.
 Auto complete or Thesaurus.
 Date
 And, Or, Not
 Citing
 Print, Email, Folder, Download,
Permalink, Bookmark.
2. On the categories page:
<http://libguides.lyon.edu/a-zcat>
a. SIRS Issues Researcher
b. Topic Search
c. JSTOR, Project Muse, Science Direct, or
Discovery for more articles.
3. Or use the complete list of Databases at:
<http://libguides.lyon.edu/a-zonline>
4. use Google Scholar at:
< http://libguides.lyon.edu/home>
BOOKS TO CHECK OUT, TO BORROW, EBOOKS
1. Books, ebooks, and DVDS on the home page:
< http://libguides.lyon.edu/home>
Search the collection by author, title, subject, word
or phrase.
2. Discovery: Borrow a book from another library
using Discovery. There is a .50 cent fee and Ms.
Whittenton will email or call you when they come in
so you can pick them up at the library.
 Sort by Library and Relevance
 Format: Choose book or article
 Year
 Language
 Topic
3. Google Books: Many times a book is public domain
on Google books and access is free.

2. SCHOLARLY VS. POPULAR
SCHOLARLY, PEER-REVIEWED, JURIED
 Generally have a serious look.
 Often contain pictures, graphs, and charts.
 Written by “experts” in particular fields (subject
disciplines).
 Report on original research or experimentation.
 Often reviewed (refereed) by author’s peers before
publication.
 Intended audience is other scholars (researchers,
professors, students) and “experts” familiar with
the language of the discipline.
 Credit given to sources used (i.e., citations.)
 In-text citations.
 Bibliography or reference list.
 Footnotes or endnotes.
 Published by academic presses or endorsed by
professional associations.
POPULAR
 Available in many formats.
 Often attractive in appearance.
 Often contain many photographs and other eye-
catching graphics.
 Generally written by professional writers or
journalists.
 Generally not written by scholarly “experts” in any
one field.
 Intended audience is the general public.
 Language used is simple and entertaining.
 Rarely credit their sources (i.e., no citations).
 Published by commercial presses.
 Contain advertisements.
 Can be purchased at newsstands, grocery stores,
and large bookstores.
TRADE JOURNAL
 Article length varies.
 Citations or footnotes? Optional.
 Articles may provide author names or may be
anonymous.
 Intended for specific industries or trades.
 Advertising may be aimed to a special audience.