1) Primary sources are materials that were present during an event or time period and offer a first-hand view, while secondary sources are interpretations of primary sources found in publications like books and journals. 2) Databases contain published articles from magazines, newspapers, and academic journals that have been screened for valid research. 3) The library catalog lists all materials the library has available for research needs. 4) Databases and the catalog can be searched to find primary and secondary sources on topics and artists.

1. Library Presentation for ENG 105
Romel Espinel, Librarian – Garrett Mountain
res@berkeleycollege.edu

2.  Henri
Cartier-
Bresson
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3.  French
Photographer
 b.1908 – d.2004
 Considered one
of “the greatest
photographers”
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5. So where can I
get more
information
about Cartier-
Bresson?
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6. And where can I
find Primary &
Secondary
Sources
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7. Library Catalog Databases
The Berkeley College Library
has a couple of reliable options.
Start learning
about our
catalog and our
databases by
clicking one of
the above
resources
above to find
out more about
Bresson

8. •Are materials that are examined
for interpretation.
•These sources were present during
an experience or time period and
offer an inside view of a particular
event.
Examples of What are ‘secondary’
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9. interview
photos
original documents
books
Witness accounts data
What are ‘secondary’
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10.  Are interpretations of primary sources
Examples of
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11. SECONDARY SOURCES ARE FOUND IN:
Journals
Textbooks
Newspapers and Magazines
What are ‘primary’
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12. Library Catalog Databases
The Berkeley
Catalog is a listing
of all the material
Click here (books, dvds, audio
books, etc.) the
library has for your
information needs.

13. Library Catalog Databases
By clicking search here you can refine your
search. Click the circle.

14. Library Catalog Databases
You can change this Enter what you
to search, titles,
Authors, subject, or are searching
by Keywords.
Click Here
For
results!

15. Library Catalog Databases
6 items were
found
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To scroll
down for
more.

16. Library Catalog Databases
Notice: Different
types of media.
Click onto
the
results
where you
can find
them

17. Library Catalog Databases
Click
here to
go back
or click
Location of item by campus links
and on shelf above

18. Library Catalog Databases
Click
here to
go back
or click
links
above

19. Library Catalog Databases
Click
here to
go back
Location of item by campus or click
and on shelf links
above

20. Library Catalog Databases
Wait . . .
What are
databases?
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21. Library Catalog Databases
DATABASES
 Are Banks of information
 Are organized by subject
 Collect published articles from magazines,
newspapers and academic journals.
 Have been screened by editors, academics and peers
for valid research or news.
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22. Library Catalog Databases
Wait . . .
What are
databases?
You can search Click here.
A-Z (alphabetically)
or by
Subject

23. Let’s look up Henri Cartier
Bresson in the Biography
Resource Center
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24. Let’s look up Henri Cartier
Bresson in the Biography
Resource Center
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next
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25. Insert your search here Click to
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26. Let’s choose the
first one and see
what it has to say
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27. Citation information
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down

28. These books may
give clues to
primary sources like
interviews, pictures
or art. Then you can
try to locate these
texts in library.
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down

29. Start Over
From
Beginning
Go to
Databases
Home
TEST
MY
SKILL

30. 1. Primary Sources are _______________________
2. Secondary Sources are_____________________
3. Databases contain ________________________
4. You can search the library for a book with the ________________________
5. True of False: You borrow a book from your home campus______________
 Question:
Look up the artist who you are researching in Biography Resource Center.
 Choose 3 articles (if possible) and list them (they don’t have to be from Biography
Research Center– i.e. explore other databases).
 Tell me whether they are primary or secondary sources.
Email responses or questions to: res@berkeleycollege.edu