Library Orientation for English 101

B. Salazar, Instructor and S. Wells, Librarian
April 2, 2008  9:40 am

• Introduction & welcome
   
• Reference books and journals on cart
    
• Library Web site - the best place to start your research!
   
• How to find books
   
  • WebCat (Library Catalog)
     
    • Topic:  Sex Education in Schools

• How to find articles in online databases   Difference between on-campus and off-campus access 
   
  • SIRS
  • Issues and Controversies
  • CQ Researcher
  • Pro & Con    
    
     
• Hands-on exercise  

1. Select the SIRS database
2. Search “Leading Issues” for Sex Education
3. Evaluate and select one or more articles
4. Email the articles to yourself