This document provides an overview of the schedule and content for Session 2 of a library instruction session on community dental services. It will cover dental hygiene subject guides and databases like PubMed and Medline, as well as different types of research articles and search strategies. Students will have an opportunity to practice searching for information on assigned topics. The goal is for students to understand research as a strategic and iterative process.
This document provides an overview of a library instruction session on evaluating websites and other resources for community dental services. It outlines the session schedule and learning outcomes. The document discusses criteria for evaluating websites using the CRAP test and SIFT method. These include considering the currency, reliability, authority, and purpose of information as well as investigating the source, finding better coverage, and tracing claims. Sample websites are provided to demonstrate the evaluation techniques. Guidance is also given on citing resources.
This document provides library resources for a nursing course at HVCC. It lists the library liaison for health sciences, Cynthia Koman, and her contact information. It then provides links to the nursing research guide, information about APA citation style, medical research databases like CINAHL and PubMed. The document describes role-playing activities and case studies that will take place. It provides questions that will be used in the activities and studies. Finally, it provides tips on searching databases and keywords for finding nursing information.
This document outlines an instruction session for community dental services that covers searching library resources and databases for dental research. It provides an agenda, learning outcomes, and exercises on evaluating different types of research articles and searching PubMed and Medline with Full-Text. Students are taught medical subject headings, limits, and search techniques to effectively find relevant dental literature.
The document provides information on finding and evaluating original research articles. It discusses searching databases like PubMed and MEDLINE, and describes different types of research studies like randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and systematic reviews. Participants worked in pairs to search for original research articles on different topics using PubMed and MEDLINE with Full-Text. They reported their search strategies and findings back to the full group. The goal was to evaluate different search approaches and databases for locating original evidence.
This document provides an introduction to using WestlawNext for researching criminal law cases. It recommends choosing a New York appellate court case that deals with the specific crime being examined. The document instructs the user to search for cases on WestlawNext, which operates similarly to Google, and view the "Most Detail" snapshot to assess relevance. It also recommends narrowing future searches and contacting a librarian for assistance with any questions.
This document outlines resources and services provided by the HVCC library for respiratory care students. It introduces medical databases such as PubMed and Medline that contain journal articles, and the library catalog for finding books. Research guides created by librarians are described to help students in their respiratory care courses. Techniques for searching databases, evaluating sources, and citing references in the Vancouver style are also reviewed. Library hours and services like borrowing books from other institutions are presented.
This document provides an overview of the schedule and content for Session 2 of a library instruction session on community dental services. It will cover dental hygiene subject guides and databases like PubMed and Medline, as well as different types of research articles and search strategies. Students will have an opportunity to practice searching for information on assigned topics. The goal is for students to understand research as a strategic and iterative process.
This document provides an overview of a library instruction session on evaluating websites and other resources for community dental services. It outlines the session schedule and learning outcomes. The document discusses criteria for evaluating websites using the CRAP test and SIFT method. These include considering the currency, reliability, authority, and purpose of information as well as investigating the source, finding better coverage, and tracing claims. Sample websites are provided to demonstrate the evaluation techniques. Guidance is also given on citing resources.
This document provides library resources for a nursing course at HVCC. It lists the library liaison for health sciences, Cynthia Koman, and her contact information. It then provides links to the nursing research guide, information about APA citation style, medical research databases like CINAHL and PubMed. The document describes role-playing activities and case studies that will take place. It provides questions that will be used in the activities and studies. Finally, it provides tips on searching databases and keywords for finding nursing information.
This document outlines an instruction session for community dental services that covers searching library resources and databases for dental research. It provides an agenda, learning outcomes, and exercises on evaluating different types of research articles and searching PubMed and Medline with Full-Text. Students are taught medical subject headings, limits, and search techniques to effectively find relevant dental literature.
The document provides information on finding and evaluating original research articles. It discusses searching databases like PubMed and MEDLINE, and describes different types of research studies like randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and systematic reviews. Participants worked in pairs to search for original research articles on different topics using PubMed and MEDLINE with Full-Text. They reported their search strategies and findings back to the full group. The goal was to evaluate different search approaches and databases for locating original evidence.
This document provides an introduction to using WestlawNext for researching criminal law cases. It recommends choosing a New York appellate court case that deals with the specific crime being examined. The document instructs the user to search for cases on WestlawNext, which operates similarly to Google, and view the "Most Detail" snapshot to assess relevance. It also recommends narrowing future searches and contacting a librarian for assistance with any questions.
This document outlines resources and services provided by the HVCC library for respiratory care students. It introduces medical databases such as PubMed and Medline that contain journal articles, and the library catalog for finding books. Research guides created by librarians are described to help students in their respiratory care courses. Techniques for searching databases, evaluating sources, and citing references in the Vancouver style are also reviewed. Library hours and services like borrowing books from other institutions are presented.
This document provides an overview of a two-part library instruction session on community dental services resources. Session 2 focuses on searching dental databases and identifying different types of research articles. It reviews searching techniques for PubMed and MEDLINE, describes clinical trial and evidence-based databases, and demonstrates how to evaluate search results and request full-text articles.
Critical Assessment of Claims Regarding Management of Feral Cats by Trap Neut...HVCClibrary
This document provides a critical assessment of claims made by advocates of trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs for managing feral cat populations. The authors analyze common arguments put forth by TNR advocates and find that the scientific literature contradicts each of these claims. Specifically, the authors dispute claims that feral cats only harm wildlife on islands and not continents, that they fill a natural ecological niche, and that TNR effectively eliminates feral cat colonies over time. The authors argue that TNR should be viewed as an environmental issue and receive formal environmental assessment, and that conservation scientists have an important role to play in communicating sound scientific information on this topic.
PETA Letter - Opposing TNR of Cats - 2018 01-18 HVCClibrary
The letter urges the Mayor of Albuquerque to address concerns about the city's trap-neuter-return program for feral cats and to respond to resident complaints about cats. It summarizes complaints from residents about cat feces, urine, and flea infestations in their yards. It also describes incidents where cats in the TNR program suffered and died. The letter argues that TNR programs do not effectively reduce cat populations or public health risks and often result in increased cat abandonment. It urges the city to consider animal welfare and residents' enjoyment of their properties in its policies.
Feral Cats - A Problem that Cannot be IgnoredHVCClibrary
This document discusses the problems associated with feral cat populations and the practice of trap-neuter-release (TNR) programs. It argues that TNR does not effectively reduce cat populations and is inhumane, as it forces cats to live outdoors. Allowing cats to roam freely risks transmission of diseases to humans and wildlife, and outdoor cats kill billions of birds and small mammals annually. The document calls on governments to pass laws requiring cats be licensed, vaccinated, and kept indoors or supervised outdoors to promote responsible ownership and protect public health and the environment.
This document provides an overview of how to use the ReferenceUSA database to research industries and competitors. It demonstrates how to search for a specific NAICS code, view the number of businesses in an industry and their locations, find details on competitors like sales and employees, and view historical industry trends like sales volumes. The goal is to arm entrepreneurs with knowledge of their target industry and local market conditions using this resource available through HVCC.
Statista is a data aggregator that collects statistics from over 18,000 sources and adds 500 new statistics daily. It offers a variety of statistics, forecasts, market analyses, dossiers, and infographics on topics across many disciplines. Users can search, filter, download, and interact with the data in different formats like charts, tables, PDFs and PowerPoint presentations. Industry reports provide detailed market data and forecasts for various industries based on NAICS codes.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship Using referenceUSAHVCClibrary
This document provides guidance on researching various topics related to entrepreneurship and starting a new business. It outlines 10 sections to research, including industry codes, trade associations, trends, size of the industry, competitors, and target markets. For each section, it provides tips on specific library databases and resources that can be used to gather relevant information, such as ReferenceUSA, Statista, and trade publications. The goal is to help students access reliable sources and identify important entrepreneurial research strategies.
Introduction to Criminal Law Using Westlaw - PescaHVCClibrary
This document provides instructions for finding and analyzing criminal law cases from New York State courts. It directs the reader to search for cases using specific keywords, browse through the results to find a case that best answers an assigned question, and look for the facts, holding, and reasoning in the selected case. The document also explains how to print out the full case or a list of case citations.
Animal Fighting and the Michael Vick CaseHVCClibrary
This document summarizes information about animal fighting, including dog fighting, the money involved, common breeds used, and criminal activity often associated with it. It provides details on New York's felony and misdemeanor laws related to animal fighting. The document also summarizes the high-profile Michael Vick dog fighting case, including the timeline of events from when dogs were seized from Vick's property to his guilty plea.
Introduction to Copyright in Academic LibrariesHVCClibrary
This document provides an overview of copyright law as it relates to academic libraries. It discusses the U.S. Copyright Act, fair use provisions, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and special provisions for libraries under Section 108. Key points include that copyright automatically vests when a work is created and fixed in a tangible form. Fair use allows for unlicensed use in certain circumstances based on four factors. The DMCA prohibits circumventing technological protections and outlines liability for internet service providers. Section 108 allows libraries to make copies for preservation, private study, and interlibrary loan within certain limits. Institutional policies should comply with copyright law.
Constitutional Law using Westlaw for Cosgrove Militano, CRJS 210HVCClibrary
1. The document provides instructions for using Westlaw, a legal research database, to find and analyze Supreme Court cases.
2. It demonstrates how to search for cases on a specific topic, like same-sex marriage, and how the search results present relevant cases and highlight search terms.
3. The document then walks through analyzing a selected same-sex marriage case, explaining the structure of the case including headnotes, syllabus, opinions, and secondary sources that discuss the case.
This document summarizes laws and issues related to wildlife management in the United States. It discusses the roles of federal agencies like the USFWS and USDA in regulating hunting, trapping, invasive species control, and international wildlife trade. It also addresses state wildlife agencies' reliance on hunting license fees for funding. Issues around captive wildlife like tigers and wild horses are examined. Laws governing fur labeling and canned hunting are also summarized. The tensions between conservation and animal welfare perspectives in wildlife policy are a recurring theme.
The document summarizes the State University of New York (SUNY) system's open educational resources (OER) program:
- 59 SUNY campuses are using OER materials costing students nothing, including courses from Lumen and Carnegie Mellon OLI. Over 1,000 faculty are teaching with OER across 4,600+ course sections.
- The OER program has saved students $16 million in textbook costs and enrolled over 155,000 students in OER courses. It provides professional development, technology support, and guidance for sustainable OER programs.
- Case studies highlight improved grades, pass rates and decreased withdrawal rates at various SUNY colleges utilizing OER materials. The OER initiative puts students' needs
Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library ResearchHVCClibrary
This document discusses the history of the Library Awards at Hudson Valley Community College for excellence in student research. It provides details about the establishment of the awards in 1989, the selection process, and notes that for about 20 years the librarians selected multiple winners with modest awards and recognition. Issues that arose over time with the awards are also outlined, such as the scheduling of the award ceremony conflicting with student obligations. The document then describes how in more recent years the awards program was restructured to provide one $150 award funded through the college foundation, with the winner recognized at convocation and commencement. Suggestions are also provided on how to address nominating students who have since graduated.
This document provides an overview of copyright law and how it relates to libraries. It discusses the origins of copyright law in the US Constitution and the first Copyright Act of 1790. It summarizes the major revisions in 1831, 1870, 1909, and especially the Copyright Act of 1976 which forms the basis of current US copyright law. The document explains the US Copyright Office and key aspects of copyright law such as public domain works, penalties for infringement, and who owns the copyright. It focuses on how fair use and Section 108 of the copyright law allow libraries to make copies for purposes like preservation, private study, and interlibrary loan within certain limits and guidelines.
Animal Cruelty Investigation in New York StateHVCClibrary
New York State's animal cruelty law is located in the Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 26. Article 26 defines animal cruelty and neglect, and establishes penalties for offenses. It prohibits acts that torture, injure, or fail to provide sustenance to animals. More serious offenses, like aggravated cruelty and animal fighting, are felonies. When investigating cruelty complaints, law enforcement and humane officers may seize animals kept in inhumane conditions and photograph evidence of injuries or neglect. The law aims to prevent cruelty and protect animals from abuse and neglect.
Introduction to Criminal Law (CRJS 110) using WestlawHVCClibrary
The document provides instructions for using WestlawNext to research a criminal law case for an assignment, including selecting a crime and relevant case, finding the corresponding statute, and identifying another case dealing with the same crime and a procedural issue. It offers tips for using features in WestlawNext like filtering search results and accessing the full text of cases and statutes. The document concludes by recommending students schedule a meeting with a librarian if they have any other questions about using WestlawNext for research.
This document provides an overview of a two-part library instruction session on community dental services resources. Session 2 focuses on searching dental databases and identifying different types of research articles. It reviews searching techniques for PubMed and MEDLINE, describes clinical trial and evidence-based databases, and demonstrates how to evaluate search results and request full-text articles.
Critical Assessment of Claims Regarding Management of Feral Cats by Trap Neut...HVCClibrary
This document provides a critical assessment of claims made by advocates of trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs for managing feral cat populations. The authors analyze common arguments put forth by TNR advocates and find that the scientific literature contradicts each of these claims. Specifically, the authors dispute claims that feral cats only harm wildlife on islands and not continents, that they fill a natural ecological niche, and that TNR effectively eliminates feral cat colonies over time. The authors argue that TNR should be viewed as an environmental issue and receive formal environmental assessment, and that conservation scientists have an important role to play in communicating sound scientific information on this topic.
PETA Letter - Opposing TNR of Cats - 2018 01-18 HVCClibrary
The letter urges the Mayor of Albuquerque to address concerns about the city's trap-neuter-return program for feral cats and to respond to resident complaints about cats. It summarizes complaints from residents about cat feces, urine, and flea infestations in their yards. It also describes incidents where cats in the TNR program suffered and died. The letter argues that TNR programs do not effectively reduce cat populations or public health risks and often result in increased cat abandonment. It urges the city to consider animal welfare and residents' enjoyment of their properties in its policies.
Feral Cats - A Problem that Cannot be IgnoredHVCClibrary
This document discusses the problems associated with feral cat populations and the practice of trap-neuter-release (TNR) programs. It argues that TNR does not effectively reduce cat populations and is inhumane, as it forces cats to live outdoors. Allowing cats to roam freely risks transmission of diseases to humans and wildlife, and outdoor cats kill billions of birds and small mammals annually. The document calls on governments to pass laws requiring cats be licensed, vaccinated, and kept indoors or supervised outdoors to promote responsible ownership and protect public health and the environment.
This document provides an overview of how to use the ReferenceUSA database to research industries and competitors. It demonstrates how to search for a specific NAICS code, view the number of businesses in an industry and their locations, find details on competitors like sales and employees, and view historical industry trends like sales volumes. The goal is to arm entrepreneurs with knowledge of their target industry and local market conditions using this resource available through HVCC.
Statista is a data aggregator that collects statistics from over 18,000 sources and adds 500 new statistics daily. It offers a variety of statistics, forecasts, market analyses, dossiers, and infographics on topics across many disciplines. Users can search, filter, download, and interact with the data in different formats like charts, tables, PDFs and PowerPoint presentations. Industry reports provide detailed market data and forecasts for various industries based on NAICS codes.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship Using referenceUSAHVCClibrary
This document provides guidance on researching various topics related to entrepreneurship and starting a new business. It outlines 10 sections to research, including industry codes, trade associations, trends, size of the industry, competitors, and target markets. For each section, it provides tips on specific library databases and resources that can be used to gather relevant information, such as ReferenceUSA, Statista, and trade publications. The goal is to help students access reliable sources and identify important entrepreneurial research strategies.
Introduction to Criminal Law Using Westlaw - PescaHVCClibrary
This document provides instructions for finding and analyzing criminal law cases from New York State courts. It directs the reader to search for cases using specific keywords, browse through the results to find a case that best answers an assigned question, and look for the facts, holding, and reasoning in the selected case. The document also explains how to print out the full case or a list of case citations.
Animal Fighting and the Michael Vick CaseHVCClibrary
This document summarizes information about animal fighting, including dog fighting, the money involved, common breeds used, and criminal activity often associated with it. It provides details on New York's felony and misdemeanor laws related to animal fighting. The document also summarizes the high-profile Michael Vick dog fighting case, including the timeline of events from when dogs were seized from Vick's property to his guilty plea.
Introduction to Copyright in Academic LibrariesHVCClibrary
This document provides an overview of copyright law as it relates to academic libraries. It discusses the U.S. Copyright Act, fair use provisions, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and special provisions for libraries under Section 108. Key points include that copyright automatically vests when a work is created and fixed in a tangible form. Fair use allows for unlicensed use in certain circumstances based on four factors. The DMCA prohibits circumventing technological protections and outlines liability for internet service providers. Section 108 allows libraries to make copies for preservation, private study, and interlibrary loan within certain limits. Institutional policies should comply with copyright law.
Constitutional Law using Westlaw for Cosgrove Militano, CRJS 210HVCClibrary
1. The document provides instructions for using Westlaw, a legal research database, to find and analyze Supreme Court cases.
2. It demonstrates how to search for cases on a specific topic, like same-sex marriage, and how the search results present relevant cases and highlight search terms.
3. The document then walks through analyzing a selected same-sex marriage case, explaining the structure of the case including headnotes, syllabus, opinions, and secondary sources that discuss the case.
This document summarizes laws and issues related to wildlife management in the United States. It discusses the roles of federal agencies like the USFWS and USDA in regulating hunting, trapping, invasive species control, and international wildlife trade. It also addresses state wildlife agencies' reliance on hunting license fees for funding. Issues around captive wildlife like tigers and wild horses are examined. Laws governing fur labeling and canned hunting are also summarized. The tensions between conservation and animal welfare perspectives in wildlife policy are a recurring theme.
The document summarizes the State University of New York (SUNY) system's open educational resources (OER) program:
- 59 SUNY campuses are using OER materials costing students nothing, including courses from Lumen and Carnegie Mellon OLI. Over 1,000 faculty are teaching with OER across 4,600+ course sections.
- The OER program has saved students $16 million in textbook costs and enrolled over 155,000 students in OER courses. It provides professional development, technology support, and guidance for sustainable OER programs.
- Case studies highlight improved grades, pass rates and decreased withdrawal rates at various SUNY colleges utilizing OER materials. The OER initiative puts students' needs
Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library ResearchHVCClibrary
This document discusses the history of the Library Awards at Hudson Valley Community College for excellence in student research. It provides details about the establishment of the awards in 1989, the selection process, and notes that for about 20 years the librarians selected multiple winners with modest awards and recognition. Issues that arose over time with the awards are also outlined, such as the scheduling of the award ceremony conflicting with student obligations. The document then describes how in more recent years the awards program was restructured to provide one $150 award funded through the college foundation, with the winner recognized at convocation and commencement. Suggestions are also provided on how to address nominating students who have since graduated.
This document provides an overview of copyright law and how it relates to libraries. It discusses the origins of copyright law in the US Constitution and the first Copyright Act of 1790. It summarizes the major revisions in 1831, 1870, 1909, and especially the Copyright Act of 1976 which forms the basis of current US copyright law. The document explains the US Copyright Office and key aspects of copyright law such as public domain works, penalties for infringement, and who owns the copyright. It focuses on how fair use and Section 108 of the copyright law allow libraries to make copies for purposes like preservation, private study, and interlibrary loan within certain limits and guidelines.
Animal Cruelty Investigation in New York StateHVCClibrary
New York State's animal cruelty law is located in the Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 26. Article 26 defines animal cruelty and neglect, and establishes penalties for offenses. It prohibits acts that torture, injure, or fail to provide sustenance to animals. More serious offenses, like aggravated cruelty and animal fighting, are felonies. When investigating cruelty complaints, law enforcement and humane officers may seize animals kept in inhumane conditions and photograph evidence of injuries or neglect. The law aims to prevent cruelty and protect animals from abuse and neglect.
Introduction to Criminal Law (CRJS 110) using WestlawHVCClibrary
The document provides instructions for using WestlawNext to research a criminal law case for an assignment, including selecting a crime and relevant case, finding the corresponding statute, and identifying another case dealing with the same crime and a procedural issue. It offers tips for using features in WestlawNext like filtering search results and accessing the full text of cases and statutes. The document concludes by recommending students schedule a meeting with a librarian if they have any other questions about using WestlawNext for research.