The document provides an overview of research resources available at Beaman Library. It discusses that research is an organized and methodical process. It also outlines the library's catalog system and various reference sources like encyclopedias, periodicals, indexes, and databases that are available. The document describes how to evaluate information sources and provides guidance on using interlibrary loans for resources not available at Beaman Library.

1. Senior Seminar in Kinesiology An Adventure in Research Beaman Library Spring 2009

2. Research is a process… It is ORGANIZED It is METHODICAL It is COMPREHENSIVE

3. The Researcher’s 2 questions… WHAT do I want to know? WHERE do I find that information?

4. Catacomb… the online catalog All searching begins with the online catalog.

5. Information Resources in Beaman Library Reference books Periodicals Indexes Databases/Websites

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

7. Periodicals - Location Current (2009) magazines and journals are arranged alphabetically on open shelves for easy browsing.

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

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

10. Periodical Indexes (print)- Location Periodical indexes are located on the main floor, east wing of Beaman Library.

11. Periodical Indexes/Academic Databases Online Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) Expanded Academic ASAP General OneFile Health Reference Center--Academic

12. Journals on the Web The Internet Public Library Online Serials Find articles.com free access to medical journals Magazines, journals, E-zines, and more.

13. Academic Databases Available from Catacomb @ http:// library.lipscomb.edu

14. Government Databases National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Health and drug information for patients, family and friends Biomedical journal literature from MEDLINE/PubMed

15. Subject Interest Databases Archive of athletic journals For health care professionals Education journals and research

16. 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 /

17. Evaluating Information from monographs (books) from periodicals (journals) from databases/websites

18. Evaluating books Is it a recognized author? Does it have timely content? Does it contain documentation?

19. Evaluating Journal Articles Scholarly Journal Characteristics limited audience for scholars or researchers in a specialized field (e.g. medicine, psychology)

20. Evaluating Journal Articles found in specialized (subject) indexes such as the Physical Education Index mostly print graphs and/or tables few or no ads

21. Evaluating Journal Articles Scholarly Journal Characteristics cites research includes notes and/or bibliography passes review by panel of experts peer reviewed refereed

22. World Wide Web Resources Academic .edu Government .gov Specialized/commercial .com/.org/.net

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

24. 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.

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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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!