Barbara A. Shipman has over 15 years of experience in academic libraries. She received her M.L.I.S from Wayne State University and is currently a Special Lecturer at Oakland University, where she provides research services and instruction. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Library Technician at Oakland University and a Library Serials Clerk at a law firm. She has taught information literacy sessions, developed online learning objects, and co-authored an upcoming publication.
Barbara A. Shipman is an information literacy specialist and special lecturer at Oakland University. She has over 10 years of experience in academic libraries, including roles in reference, instruction, collection development, and online learning. She holds an MLIS from Wayne State University and a BA in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University. Her work focuses on learner-centered design and she has collaborated on projects and publications related to STEM education.
Barbara A. Shipman is a Special Lecturer at Oakland University where she teaches information literacy instruction and provides research services. She has an M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A.A. in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Library Technician at Oakland University and a Library Serials Clerk at a law firm. She is published and has presented workshops on STEM career searching.
Barbara A. Shipman has over 15 years of experience in academic libraries. She received her M.L.I.S from Wayne State University and is currently a Special Lecturer at Oakland University, where she provides research services and instruction. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Library Technician at Oakland University and a Library Serials Clerk at a law firm. She has taught information literacy sessions, developed online learning objects, and co-authored an upcoming publication.
Barbara A. Shipman is an information literacy specialist and special lecturer at Oakland University. She has over 10 years of experience in academic libraries, including roles in reference, instruction, collection development, and online learning. She holds an MLIS from Wayne State University and a BA in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University. Her work focuses on learner-centered design and she has collaborated on projects and publications related to STEM education.
Barbara A. Shipman is a Special Lecturer at Oakland University where she teaches information literacy instruction and provides research services. She has an M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A.A. in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Library Technician at Oakland University and a Library Serials Clerk at a law firm. She is published and has presented workshops on STEM career searching.
This document provides instructions for performing basic searches in the University of Detroit Mercy library catalog. It describes how to do keyword, phrase, boolean, truncation, and power searches. It also explains how to view the bibliographic record for an item found in the catalog search results. The document guides the user through sample searches on the topic of "global warming" to demonstrate different search techniques and view the number of results found.
This document provides instructions for performing basic searches in the University of Detroit Mercy library catalog. It describes how to do keyword, phrase, boolean, truncation, and power searches. It also explains how to view bibliographic records and find information like titles, authors, and call numbers. The goal is to help users effectively search the catalog to locate books, journals, films and other materials available through the UDM library.
Barbara Shipman is seeking the position of eLearning and Instructional Technology Librarian at Oakland University's Kresge Library. She has a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University and over 10 years of experience working in academic libraries, including her current role as a part-time librarian and lecturer at Kresge Library. Her experience includes information literacy instruction, reference services, online tutorial creation, collection development, and management of print and electronic journal subscriptions. She is proficient in library systems and technologies such as Voyager, SubjectsPlus, and Captivate.
Barbara Shipman is seeking the position of eLearning and Instructional Technology Librarian at Oakland University's Kresge Library. She has a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University and over 10 years of experience working in academic libraries, including her current role as a part-time librarian and lecturer at Kresge Library. Her experience includes information literacy instruction, reference services, online tutorial creation, collection development, and management of print and electronic journal subscriptions. She is proficient in library systems and technologies such as Voyager, SubjectsPlus, and Captivate.
Scholarly journals and popular magazines differ in their purpose, style, and intended audience. Scholarly journals are intended for academic experts, featuring in-depth articles written by researchers and citing multiple sources. They use technical language and have a plain appearance. Popular magazines are intended for general audiences for entertainment and viewpoints, featuring glossy pages with many graphics and advertisements. Articles are shorter and rarely cite sources.
Barbara Shipman is applying for an eLearning and Instructional Technology Librarian position at Oakland University's Kresge Library. She has a M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A.A. from Central Michigan University. Her current role is as a Reference and Information Literacy Librarian at Oakland University where she teaches information literacy and provides research services. She also has experience creating online tutorials and subject guides.
The instructor provided a library instruction session covering key concepts for researching topics, including:
1) Distinguishing between scholarly and popular sources and the importance of using scholarly sources.
2) Developing keyword terms and search strategies to efficiently search databases and find relevant sources.
3) Demonstrating how to search the library catalog and article databases like Academic OneFile and FirstSearch using keyword search strategies.
4) Reviewing the main features of bibliographic records and how to evaluate and access full-text sources.
The librarian gave an introductory presentation to first year students on how to conduct research using the library's resources. [1] The presentation covered distinguishing between scholarly journals and popular magazines, identifying keywords, constructing search strategies using Boolean operators and truncation, searching the library catalog and databases like Academic OneFile and Wilson Select to find relevant articles. [2] Hands-on activities had students practice these skills by developing their own keyword searches and searching the databases. [3] The goal was to teach students the basic search methods needed to effectively find resources for their research projects.
This document discusses different techniques for searching keywords, including:
1) Using Boolean operators like AND, OR, and NOT to combine keyword terms to broaden or narrow searches.
2) Using truncation with an asterisk to search for multiple endings of a word.
3) Using quotation marks to search for an exact phrase with keywords.
It also includes an example activity to have the reader brainstorm keywords on a topic and practice combining keywords using Boolean operators and phrases.
This document provides research basics and resources for students taking WRT 160: Composition II at Oakland University. It outlines contact information for librarian assistance, how to search the library catalog for books and journals, find articles using online databases accessible on or off campus, and request materials not available at Kresge Library through interlibrary loan. Students are also informed of borrowing privileges at other participating libraries by showing their Grizzly ID card.
Scholarly journals and popular magazines differ in their purpose, style, and intended audience. Scholarly journals are intended for academic experts, featuring in-depth articles written by researchers and citing multiple sources. They use plain designs and specialized language. Popular magazines entertain a general audience, prioritizing visual appeal over detailed research with few citations. Their goal is to promote viewpoints and sell advertising.
This document provides instructions for performing basic keyword searches in the Academic OneFile database. It explains how to identify keywords, perform keyword searches, use Boolean operators like AND and OR, and apply truncation and wildcard techniques. The objectives are to identify keyword terms, perform a keyword search, perform a Boolean search, and incorporate truncation and wildcard techniques. Step-by-step instructions are provided for accessing Academic OneFile, performing keyword searches, Boolean searches, and using truncation and wildcards to broaden or narrow search results.
This document provides instructions for performing basic searches in the University of Detroit Mercy library catalog. It describes how to do keyword, phrase, boolean, truncation, and power searches. It also explains how to view the bibliographic record for an item found in the catalog search results. The document guides the user through sample searches on the topic of "global warming" to demonstrate different search techniques and view the number of results found.
This document provides instructions for performing basic searches in the University of Detroit Mercy library catalog. It describes how to do keyword, phrase, boolean, truncation, and power searches. It also explains how to view bibliographic records and find information like titles, authors, and call numbers. The goal is to help users effectively search the catalog to locate books, journals, films and other materials available through the UDM library.
Barbara Shipman is seeking the position of eLearning and Instructional Technology Librarian at Oakland University's Kresge Library. She has a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University and over 10 years of experience working in academic libraries, including her current role as a part-time librarian and lecturer at Kresge Library. Her experience includes information literacy instruction, reference services, online tutorial creation, collection development, and management of print and electronic journal subscriptions. She is proficient in library systems and technologies such as Voyager, SubjectsPlus, and Captivate.
Barbara Shipman is seeking the position of eLearning and Instructional Technology Librarian at Oakland University's Kresge Library. She has a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University and over 10 years of experience working in academic libraries, including her current role as a part-time librarian and lecturer at Kresge Library. Her experience includes information literacy instruction, reference services, online tutorial creation, collection development, and management of print and electronic journal subscriptions. She is proficient in library systems and technologies such as Voyager, SubjectsPlus, and Captivate.
Scholarly journals and popular magazines differ in their purpose, style, and intended audience. Scholarly journals are intended for academic experts, featuring in-depth articles written by researchers and citing multiple sources. They use technical language and have a plain appearance. Popular magazines are intended for general audiences for entertainment and viewpoints, featuring glossy pages with many graphics and advertisements. Articles are shorter and rarely cite sources.
Barbara Shipman is applying for an eLearning and Instructional Technology Librarian position at Oakland University's Kresge Library. She has a M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A.A. from Central Michigan University. Her current role is as a Reference and Information Literacy Librarian at Oakland University where she teaches information literacy and provides research services. She also has experience creating online tutorials and subject guides.
The instructor provided a library instruction session covering key concepts for researching topics, including:
1) Distinguishing between scholarly and popular sources and the importance of using scholarly sources.
2) Developing keyword terms and search strategies to efficiently search databases and find relevant sources.
3) Demonstrating how to search the library catalog and article databases like Academic OneFile and FirstSearch using keyword search strategies.
4) Reviewing the main features of bibliographic records and how to evaluate and access full-text sources.
The librarian gave an introductory presentation to first year students on how to conduct research using the library's resources. [1] The presentation covered distinguishing between scholarly journals and popular magazines, identifying keywords, constructing search strategies using Boolean operators and truncation, searching the library catalog and databases like Academic OneFile and Wilson Select to find relevant articles. [2] Hands-on activities had students practice these skills by developing their own keyword searches and searching the databases. [3] The goal was to teach students the basic search methods needed to effectively find resources for their research projects.
This document discusses different techniques for searching keywords, including:
1) Using Boolean operators like AND, OR, and NOT to combine keyword terms to broaden or narrow searches.
2) Using truncation with an asterisk to search for multiple endings of a word.
3) Using quotation marks to search for an exact phrase with keywords.
It also includes an example activity to have the reader brainstorm keywords on a topic and practice combining keywords using Boolean operators and phrases.
This document provides research basics and resources for students taking WRT 160: Composition II at Oakland University. It outlines contact information for librarian assistance, how to search the library catalog for books and journals, find articles using online databases accessible on or off campus, and request materials not available at Kresge Library through interlibrary loan. Students are also informed of borrowing privileges at other participating libraries by showing their Grizzly ID card.
Scholarly journals and popular magazines differ in their purpose, style, and intended audience. Scholarly journals are intended for academic experts, featuring in-depth articles written by researchers and citing multiple sources. They use plain designs and specialized language. Popular magazines entertain a general audience, prioritizing visual appeal over detailed research with few citations. Their goal is to promote viewpoints and sell advertising.
This document provides instructions for performing basic keyword searches in the Academic OneFile database. It explains how to identify keywords, perform keyword searches, use Boolean operators like AND and OR, and apply truncation and wildcard techniques. The objectives are to identify keyword terms, perform a keyword search, perform a Boolean search, and incorporate truncation and wildcard techniques. Step-by-step instructions are provided for accessing Academic OneFile, performing keyword searches, Boolean searches, and using truncation and wildcards to broaden or narrow search results.