Researching the Library

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Researching the Library
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Books! Books! Books!
Let's not forget the books!
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Other Print Materials
Magazines, journals, etc.
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Databases

• Databases have a learning curve.
• Databases are comprehensive.
• Databases are more authoritative than regular
  Internet searching.
• Databases are astounding 21st century technology.

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Digital Knowledge Central
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What is Britannica?
Britannica is an online encyclopedia that allows
you to research numerous topics of interest. All
articles in Britannica have been carefully
researched so you can be sure to find accurate
information every time you search!
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You should use Britannica when looking for

• General topics
• Biographies
• Short video and audio clips
• Country information
• Pictures
• Full source citations

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What can I find in Ebsco?

• Magazine and newspaper articles
• Images
• Current events
• Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopedia
• Health Information
• Ebsco Animals

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What is Newsbank?

• Newsbank is an online resource which offers
  articles covering social, economic,
  environmental, government, sports, the arts,
  people, health and science issues, and events.
• The main sources included in Newsbank are U.S.
  and international newspapers, wire services,
  broadcasts, magazines, and digests from science
  and health journals dating to 1986.

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Other Databases
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What is Facts on File?

• Facts on File is a complete reference
• database containing thousands of entries
• covering
• Science and Health
• History
• Geography
• Careers
• Curriculum resources and more!

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The Gale Group
Has Multiple Databases
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So many databases. where do I start?
Each of the databases gives a short description
of the information it contains. They range from
the Professional Collection for teachers and
graduate students to Kids InfoBits and Kids
Edition at the elementary level. One collection
is in Spanish. Notice that the pictures give
clues to the type of information and intended age
level.

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Animations videos -- Atlas -- Back in Time
-- Behind the Headlines -- British English
Edition Dictionary -- Enciclopedia Estudiantil
Hallazgos -- Encyclopedia Articles --
Features of the Month -- Magazine articles --
Media Showcase -- Parent Resources --
Pictures and Illustrations -- Sounds --
Special Reports -- Student Resources --
Subscriber News -- Surf the Ages -- Tables
-- 360-degree views -- Through the Year --
Today in History -- Web sites -- What's
Happening -- What's New -- World Book
Research Library
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SIRS Content Offerings

• SIRS Researcher General Reference, Social
  Issues, Health, Science, Business    
• SIRS Government Reporter Historic and
  Government Documents, Directories and Almanacs
     
• SIRS Renaissance Current Perspectives on the
  Arts Humanities
• SKS WebSelectSelected Internet Sites
• Special FeaturesFocus on Terrorism, Leading
  Issues, SIRS Newest Todays News
• Link to SIRS Interactive Citizenship
  Interactive Books
• Link to SIRS Discoverer Discoverer WebFind
  Designed with the Younger Researcher in Mind

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What is Bridges?

• Bridges is an online career exploration resource
• that allows you to research thousands of current
• careers and majors and access important
• information such as
• salaries
• trends
• interviews with people in the field
• interesting video clips
• and much more!

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In summary

• Research includes hard copy books, magazines,
  and journals.
• Research includes soft copy databases.
• Research is very time consuming.
• Research is rewarding.
• Ability to successfully research promotes
  lifelong learning.

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Visit the library
pick up information sheets!