Library Instruction: LIS 1001

LIS 1001 Common Outline

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1. Online catalog
   • Basic search
   • Advanced search
   • Electronic books
2. Classification systems
   • Subject-based
   • Agency based
3. Search strategies
   • Boolean searching
   • Subject headings (and controlled vocabulary)
4. Periodicals
   • Definition of periodicals
   • Periodical citations vs. book citations
   • How to find the text of articles from full periodical citations
   • Periodical holdings statements in catalog records
   • Scholarly vs. popular periodicals
5. Periodical databases
   • Academic Search Complete
     • How to find full periodical citations from incomplete citations
     • Controlled vocabulary in periodical databases
   • LexisNexis
   • Web of Science
6. Reference sources
7. Evaluating information
   • Primary vs. secondary sources
   • Scholarly vs. popular sources
8. Government information

Note: The order of presentation of these topics and the emphasis placed on each is at the instructor’s discretion.
Optional topics

• Library home page
• Internet
• Library tour
• Citation format
• Statistical information
• Special Collections tour
• The Information Cycle
• Research plans
• Webfeat
• CQ Researcher
• Ethical use of information (e.g. Mike’s global warming class)