The document provides an overview of the research process and resources available at the Beaman Library at Lipscomb University. It discusses the various tools, formats, and locations for finding information, including the online catalog, reference sources, periodicals, indexes, databases, and websites. Evaluation criteria for information sources like periodical articles and websites are also outlined. Services like interlibrary loan are mentioned for obtaining items not available in the local collection.

1. Primary Education: An Adventure in Research Beaman Library Spring 2008

2. The Research Process The research process requires a knowledge of Access tools online catalogs print indexes electronic indexes electronic databases CD/DVD/Online World Wide Web

3. 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

4. Information Resources in Beaman Library - Organization Library of Congress Classification System (LB 2806 .R38) Dewey Decimal Classification System (294.3 B45b) Designators (Ref, Oversize…) Local Collections (Special Collections, Restoration Collection…)

5. Information Resources in Beaman Library – access tools Online catalog ( CATACOMB ) Reference sources Periodicals Online Resources Databases Indexes World Wide Web http://library.lipscomb.edu

6. Reference Sources: Location Main Level – West Wing

7. Reference Sources: Types Encyclopedias General Subject Dictionaries Handbooks Directories Indexes Statistical Sources

8. Reference Source: access tool Use Online Catalog ( Catacomb) Author Search Title Search Subject Search Keyword Search http:// library.lipscomb.edu

9. Reference Sources ASCD Curriculum Handbook Education and Technology: an Encyclopedia Encyclopedia of Psychology Family Index Pioneers of Early Childhood Education Phi Delta Kappa – Fastback Index

10. Periodicals – Location Periodicals are located Main Level east wing Microfiche/microfilm Current Indexes Bound

11. Periodicals - Location Current (2008) magazines and journals are arranged alphabetically on open shelves for easy browsing.

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

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

14. Periodical Resources: Types and Formats Types News, Trade, Opinion, Scholarly Formats Current Periodicals Bound Periodicals Microfiche / Microfilm

15. 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

16. Articles in Periodicals - Access Access by using one of the following types of periodical indexes: Print index Electronic/Online Index

17. Periodical Indexes- Location Periodical indexes are located on the main floor, east wing of Beaman Library.

18. Periodical Indexes In Print - Subject and general: access tools Provides citations to articles in magazines, journals, and newspapers Remember: citations only - no full-text Examples of subject indexes Biography Index Education Index General Science Index Social Sciences Index Example of general index Readers Guide to Periodical Literature

19. Periodical Index Citations – Subject examples Education Index English as a second language Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching and English Language Learners. D. Torres-Velaquez and G. Lobo. Graph il tab Teach Child Math v111 no5 p249-55 D2004/January 2005 Kindergarten Prediction of Reading Skills: a Longitudinal Comparative Analysis. C. Schatschneider & others. Bibl tab J Educ Psychol v96 no2 p265-82 Je 2004.

20. Periodical Index Citations – Subject examples General Science Index Elementary school students Health and hygiene Childhood Obesity in New York City Elementary School Students. L. E. Thorpe and others. Bibl f graph tab Am J Public Health v94 no9 p1496-500 S2004.

21. Electronic/ Online Resources: Types General Subject specific Government Military Commercial Education

22. Electronic/Online Resources: Locations Electronic data can be stored on CD’s DVD’s Online catalogs World Wide Web

23. Electronic/Online Resources: Cataloged web sites Approximately 150 links to databases and web sites are cataloged in Catacomb. http:// library.lipscomb.edu

24. Periodical Indexes Online Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) Biography Resource Center Expanded Academic ASAP ERIC Academic OneFile PsychInfo

25. Subject Indexes/Databases Online ERIC -- three ways to access CATACOMB http://library.lipscomb.edu /Search Other Databases Internet http://www.eduref.org (1966-2003) http://www.eric.ed.gov (1966 - )

26. Subject Indexes/Databases Online PsycINFO Access: in CATACOMB Search other databases/ PsycINFO http:// library.lipscomb.edu /

27. Online Indexes/Databases: Government U. S. Government Library of Congress http://marvel.loc.gov Statistics http://nces.ed.gov/search/

28. Online Indexes/Databases -Government State Government Tennessee http://www.state.tn.us/

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

30. 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

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

32. World Wide Web Resources Samples FREE – Federal Resources for Educational Excellence http:// www.free.ed.gov / Kids Count 2007 http://www.kidscount.org/sld/databook.jsp National Association of Educating Young Children http:// www.naeyc.org

33. 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

34. Interlibrary Loan Facts about Interlibrary Loan: Interlibrary Loan is a service provided by Beaman Library to obtain materials NOT owned by Beaman Library. The conditions of this service are set by the National Interlibrary Loan Code . The loan period is determined by the lending library. Athena is an area consortium of local libraries who loan and borrow from one another without charge. Applications are available at the Reference desk or online in Catacomb . Access form online: http:// library.lipscomb.edu

35. 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)

36. SAIL S earch – indexes/databases (evaluate) A nalyze – compare, contrast; separate fact from opinion I nventory – Do I have enough, too much, too little? L earn – new information and new information skills

37. Your mission... Come up with a suitable topic (not too broad, not too narrow) Be able to find resources in all formats (books, articles, websites, etc.) Incorporate & cite these sources correctly (be careful not to plagiarize!) Remember: librarians are here to help you with your mission!