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The Inside Cover
SCD and Online Edition of Library Newsletter |
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January 2008 |
Volume 1, Number 5 |
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Get ready @ your library
Welcome back! Are you ready for the new semester? ‘Cause the library is ready for you! So is this month’s edition of the The Inside Cover. Enjoy the new year!
—The Library Staff
It’s ready!
Unless you’re living in an igloo, you must know about the library’s new homepage. If you are living in an igloo, it’s time to come out and go to:
http://eagles.midway.edu/library/default.htm
She’s ready for reference
She can wield unfathomable power over databases and catalogs, create order out of chaos, and bring wisdom to the masses. Her reference skills are as potent as… some of that rum you had for the holidays???? Please welcome Carrie, former circulation supervisor, to her new job as reference librarian.
We’re ready to take orders from you
The library encourages all students to suggest titles of books to purchase. If you can think of a book to add to the library’s collection, email Cathy at creilender@midway.edu . We do not buy textbooks however. Each suggested book will first be evaluated to see that it meets the needs of the college’s curriculum.
Don’t get caught in a World Wide Wikipedia Web!
Did you hear that Sinbad is dead? Wikipedia was the first to report it. He’s actually still alive, which means you can’t always trust those online encyclopedias. That’s one reason why most professors cringe anytime they see Wikipedia references in a bibliography.
Try using a specialized encyclopedia in the library’s reference section on the first floor. They’re reliable, scholarly, and will make your professors spring from their chairs with pride. Dr. Judith Hatchett, professor of English, says, “Students underestimate the value of the reference section of the library. Many articles in reference works contain their own bibliographies, thus directing researchers to new sources.”
Next time you’re tempted to trust Wikipedia, try using one of these encyclopedias:
All subjects
Encyclopedia Britannica, call number REF 031 B777 2005 Also online at http://search.eb.com/
Science, technology, and medical
Encyclopedia health care management, REF 362.1068 Encyclopedia science and technology, REF 503 M178 2002 Encyclopedia of chemistry, REF 540 M178p Encyclopedia of genetics, REF 576.503 En 19 2004 Encyclopedia of evolution, 576.803 En 19o 2002 Encyclopedia of sports science, 613.71 En 19z
Business
International encyclopedia of business and management, REF 650.03 In8w Encyclopedia of business, REF 650.103 En 19m
Social sciences
Encyclopedia of educational research, REF 370.3 En 19 International encyclopedia of the social sciences, REF 300.3 In8 Encyclopedia of the social sciences, REF 300.03 En 19 Encyclopedia of American social history, REF 301.0973 En 19 International encyclopedia of communications, REF 302.203 In7 Women’s studies encyclopedia, REF 305.4 W842 Encyclopedia of world cultures, REF 306.097 En 19 Encyclopedia of marriage and the family, REF 306.803 En 19m Encyclopedia of U.S. national security, REF 355.033073 En19s 2006 Encyclopedia of environmental issues, REF 363.7 Ency19 2000
Humanities
Encyclopedia of religion, REF 200.3 In8 Student encyclopedia of music, REF 780.3 B178 Encyclopedia of popular music, REF 781.63 G947L Encyclopedia of world literature, REF 803 En19 Encyclopedia of world authors, REF 809 C992 Encyclopedia of American literature, REF 810.3 Ox2am Current biography, REF 920 C936
Googling yourself to death?
No fret, no flips, with Google’s search tips. This handout is now available online at http://eagles.midway.edu/library/googletips.htm . With billions of pages out there, how do you find the best ones? By narrowing, refining, and using advanced search features. Did you know Google will even do your math for you? Just type in your equation and press enter. Learn how to:
100 unique paper topics
If you need a topic for a research paper, visit the library’s new homepage http://eagles.midway.edu/library/topics.htm or pick up a paper copy in the reference section of the library. There are topics for all disciplines.
Full text journals on the web
Ignore the message about becoming a member. You can get free access without registering. Click on “Find Articles” and just start searching. Or, scroll down the homepage to get a list of journals by subject—biology, nursing (under “health sciences”), business and economics, education and psychology (both under “social sciences”), and several others.
This site originates in Sweden, so some of the journals are in foreign languages, but many are in English.
Helpful handouts available from the librarian…
Email Carrie at clewis@midway.edu to get a copy of any of the following handouts. She can email them as attachments or send them through the mail.
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