Child Development 208 Orientation  -  C. Sigala November 14, 2007 Intro & welcome   Reference books and journals on cart Library Web site -  your "research portal" with access to the catalog, online databases, subject guides, & many other features How to find books - the best place to get overviews, background information, and in-depth treatments of your topic.   Library Catalog (Sirsi WebCat)   I. Subject heading searches: Homeless persons OR homelessness Substance abuse Drug addiction Children health and hygiene Child consumers Teenagers  tobacco use Teenagers drug use  [insert word here] and prevention  -e.g. smoking and prevention   Gale Virtual Reference Library e-Books ** How to find articles in online databases -  the best places to get specific information about events or topics; can range from short and very localized reporting to substantial analyses and commentaries. Can be very current or retrospective.   [off-campus access] **   SIRS   Issues & Controversies from FACTS.com   ProQuest    Selected list of child development-related journals indexed in ProQuest (note: links only go directly to ProQuest if you are viewing this on campus) How to find authoritative web sites : some suggestions   Rio Hondo College Library Subject Guides   Research Guides - from CSU Fullerton   Undergraduate Research Guides - from University of Wisconsin College Library   Web directories Librarians Index to the Internet Tour of Library   Just Added!   Suggestions for how to find volunteer opportunities «««««  The Rainbow Resource Directory - wonderful guide to social services in L.A. County. See especially the listings for adoption/foster care, child abuse prevention, disabled/special ed., family planning, health care, homeless, hotlines, housing, literacy, and youth, among others. We have this directory in print on the 2nd floor, call number Ref HV89.R53x. It's also available online at: http://www.resourcedirectory.com/index.htm   ««« L.A. Works - offers up to 150 team-oriented volunteer projects each month that impact the most pressing social issues in L.A. Projects include repairing wheelchairs, serving meals to the hungry, helping children with special needs, reading to kids, mentoring at-risk teens, providing companionship to seniors, landscaping parks and planting trees. The list is endless. Go to www.laworks.com for more information.   ««« Volunteer Center of Los Angeles - a service of the Assistance League of Southern California, the center helps fulfill critical needs for 100,000 children, families, seniors, and other individuals each year. Upcoming opportunities are listed in the left-hand box on the web site at : http://www.vcla.net/home.htm   Don't forget! Was this orientation and online handout helpful? Vote here! (it's anonymous)