Danielle Berube
ILS 504
Elsie Okabi
E-Books LAB
E-Books LAB
The objective of this assignment is to introduce you to some of the electronic full text resources well as some reference e-books in Buley. We have a number of Reference E- Resources in Buley. To Get to them:
From Library Web Page
Go to FIND ARTICLES
SELECT ALL DATABASES
Select E- Book Collection
Select -
Select INDIVIDUAL TITLES – SELECT Books –in- Print (BIP) What type of a reference tool is this Title?
- This is an online database.
SELECT HELP
Search the resource-
1. Locate TWO Books Published in 2014 on Library Services for Adults
Provide the full Citation for the books
· Adult Programs in the Library
· Citation:
Lear, B. W. (2013). Adult programs in the library. ALA Editions.
· Library Services for Adults in the 21st Century
· Citation
Okobi, E. (2013). Library services for adults in the 21st century. Libraries Unltd Inc.
· Review for: Adult Programs in the Library
This adult programming guide is a clearly written book whose first part suggests how to target an audience, choose the best format, evaluate and plan for future programming, and work with foundations. Its second part describes programs in a collection of five-star winners, as identified by the author. There are sample surveys, newsletters, press releases, scheduling tools, and checklists. In addition, each chapter in part 1 provides endnotes which are brief lists of resources for further study. Perhaps the most interesting chapter looks to the future of adult programming and shares ideas from the mailing list Publib. Programming definitely remains part of library service, and this book will help the nervous beginner or possibly weary veteran librarian to take advantage of new funding resources and learn what the community wants and how to share responsibilities
· Could not find a review for Library Services for Adults in the 21st Century
2. Select READERS’ Advisory from the BIP Menu
Find TWO Books Published about – Fiction RA
One Non Fiction RA
Provide the full citation for each book
· Fiction:
· The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction
· Citation
Saricks, J. (2001). The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction. Chicago: American Library Association.
· Science-Fiction and Fantasy Readers' Advisory
· Citation
Buker, D. M. (2002). The science fiction and fantasy readers' advisory the librarian's guide to cyborgs, aliens, and sorcerers. Chicago: American Library Association.
· Non- Fiction:
· Nonfiction Readers' Advisory
· Citation
Burgin, R. (2004). Nonfiction reader's advisory. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited.Citation:
· The Readers' Advisory Guide to Nonfiction
· Citation:
Wyatt, N. (2007). The readers' advisory guide to nonfiction. Chicago: American Library Association.
SELECT E-Book Collections
SELECT CREDO Reference
Select Finding Books
Find a book on occupational outlook
· 2012–2013 Occupational Outlook Handbook
What is the outlook for jobs for Librarians in the next 20 years?
· Employment of librarians is expected to grow by 7 percent from 2010 to 2020, which is slower than average for all occupations. There may be competition for librarian positions, but those with library science training may be able to use those skills in other settings.
Select Credo
Select “Help”
Under searching select “ Searching Credo Reference”
Review “ Finding Books”
Answer the following questions after reviewing the tutorials. I will expect you to use CREDO and answer the following questions. For each question you are required to provide:
1. The type of resource needed to answer the question- Almanac, dictionary e.t.c.
2. The reason for your choice
3. Your search strategy
4. The answer to the question
5. The full bibliographic citation
Questions
1. Cyprian Ekwensi , an African writer is said to be a prolific writer, provide a bibliography of FIVE of his books.
· The type of resource needed to answer the question- Almanac, dictionary e.t.c.
o The type of resource needed would be a literature dictionary and I chose The Bloomsbury Dictionary of English Literature.
· The reason for your choice
o I chose this source because I just needed a list of works by this author. If I wanted more information on this author I would have gone to African Biographical Dictionary.
· Your search strategy
o I typed in Cyprian Ekwensi under Basic Search. I went to African Biographical Dictionary first, but they only had four of his titles so I continued my search. Then I went to The Bloomsbury Dictionary of English Literature and they had more titles listed for Cyprian Ekwensi.
· The answer to the question
o Jagua Nana
o People of the City
o Survive the Peace
o Divided We Stand
o When Love Whispers
· The full bibliographic citation
Ekwensi, Cyprian (1921). (1997). In The Bloomsbury Dictionary of English
Literature. Retrieved from http://tinyurl.com/mznj6py
2. Provide the meaning of the word “Euphemism”
· The type of resource needed to answer the question- Almanac, dictionary e.t.c.
o The resource needed to answer this question is a dictionary. I chose to use Merriam-Webster's Collegiate(R) Dictionary.
· The reason for your choice
o I chose a dictionary because I needed the definition of a word which can be found in a dictionary. I chose Merriam-Webster's Collegiate(R) Dictionary because it is a commonly used dictionary.
· Your search strategy
o I went to find a book and chose dictionary. I went to the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate(R) Dictionary and typed in the word: Euphemism.
· The answer to the question
o The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant; also: the expression so substituted.
· The full bibliographic citation
Euphemism. (2012). In Merriam-Webster's collegiate(R) dictionary.
Retrieved from http://tinyurl.com/nqwzhjb
3. I need to send a letter of complaint to FACEBOOK, I need the address of the company and the name of the CEO to whom the letter should be addressed.
· The type of resource needed to answer the question- Almanac, dictionary e.t.c.
o The best type of source to find out this information would be a biographical dictionary.
· The reason for your choice
o I chose a biographical dictionary because I simply needed a name and the contact information which is listed in Marquis who's who in the world.
· Your search strategy
o The first thing I did was type in facebook into the basic search. I went to 1000 CEOs to find out who the CEO of facebook is. I went back and typed in the CEO’s name (Mark Zuckerberg) into the basic search and went to: Marquis who's who in the world to find the contact information.
· The answer to the question
o CEO: Mark Elliot Zuckerberg
o Address: Office Facebook Inc, 156 University Ave Ste 300, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1631
· The full bibliographic citation
Mark Zuckerberg. (2009). In 1000 ceos. Retrieved from http://tinyurl.com/ogn7omu
Zuckerberg, Mark Elliot. (2014). In Marquis who's who in the world. Retrieved from http://tinyurl.com/qx5bx8w
4. Which city in the U.S. has the largest number of bridges?
· The type of resource needed to answer the question- Almanac, dictionary e.t.c.
o A question such as this would be found in either an encyclopedia or a fact book. I ended up finding the answer in The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide.
· The reason for your choice
o The reason I used an encyclopedia is because they are useful in providing a summary or facts on a specific topic.
· Your search strategy
o I was having a lot of trouble with this question. I began by doing a basic search on bridges AND US cities. Which did not come up with anything about the city with the most bridges. I tried other combinations such as: bridges in US and did not find anything. I than went to each encyclopedia and typed in various combinations such as: bridges AND US cities, bridges in US, and cities with the most bridges and did not find anything. I than went to google and typed in US city with the most bridges and I found the answer which is Pittsburgh. I went back to credo and typed in to the basic search: Pittsburgh History and found the answer under The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide which had the information.
· The answer to the question
o Pittsburgh is often called: ‘City of Bridges’ with over 720.
· The full bibliographic citation
Pittsburgh. (2014). In The Hutchinson unabridged encyclopedia with atlas and weather guide. Retrieved from http://tinyurl.com/qxjbt9k
Pittsburgh Information Bursting with Bridges. (2014). Pittsburgh Information on the City of Bridges. Pittsburgh Bridges from Popular Pittsburgh. Retrieved July 8, 2014, from http://tinyurl.com/m3jz7a3
5. Who was Andy Rooney? I need some information about him
· The type of resource needed to answer the question- Almanac, dictionary e.t.c.
o The type of resource needed to answer this question would be a biographical dictionary such as: Marquis who's who in America.
· The reason for your choice
o I chose this source because I wanted quick information on a person (Andy Rooney).
· Your search strategy
o I went to basic search and typed in Andy Rooney. Different versions of Marquis who's who in America came up (such as Marquis who's who in America 1985-present and Marquis who's who in the World) I chose Marquis who's who in America because it had the best information on Andy Rooney.
· The answer to the question
o Andy Rooney is a retired broadcast and print journalist. He was born January 14, 1919 in Albany NY. He attended Colgate U and he served in the army during the years: 1941-45.
· The full bibliographic citation
Rooney, Andrew Aitken. (2014). In Marquis who's who in America.
Retrieved from http://tinyurl.com/mvx7ccu