Chemeketa Library Handouts

Authors: Finding Biographical Information About Authors: Gives sources and techniques for finding information about authors' lives.
ARTstor: Accessing and Using ARTStor Image Database: Provides links to instructional handouts on ARTstor Image Database.
Biographies: Finding Information About a Person: Gives advice on finding information in the catalog, in periodicals, and in reference sources.
Boolean Searching: Explains the basics of searching by combining terms using AND, OR, and NOT.
Career Exploration: Resources for exploring career possibilities on the Internet and in reference books.
Citing Sources from Online Databases: How to cite: periodicals accessed through electronic databases such as Gale Academic Onefile, The Oregonian on LexisNexis; and electronic books from NetLibrary and other sources using APA and MLA styles.
Colleges and Financial Aid: Scholarship Books in Chemeketa's Library: A list of reference books and web sites to assist you with locating and applying for financial aid resources.
Gale periodical database basics: How to use the Gale databases to find articles in magazines, journals, and newspapers.
Guide to Internet Search Tools: Links to Internet search engines and directories.
How To Use CINAHL Effectively: Advice on using the Cumulated Index To Nursing And Allied Health Literature (CINAHL).
Introduction to Library Resources: A basic review of the resources offered by the library.
Inventors & Inventions: How to find information: A guide to printed and online sources for information about inventions.
Lexis Nexis: the Basics: A guide to using the database for simple news, business, and biographical searches.
Library Catalog: How to use it: The basics of how to use the library catalog to look up books and audio-visual material.
Job Search: Preparing for the Changing Workplace: Career, job search, and service learning resources.
Library E-commerce: How to pay charges online: Step by step guide to the payment function of the library catalog.
Literature Resouce Center: A Guide to the Basics: Guide to using a literature reference database providing biographical and critical information on literary figures from all time periods.
The Oregonian: Introductory guide to using the computerized version of the Oregonian.
Pro & Con: Finding Materials That Support a Position: How to find books, articles, and Web sites that support a particular position.
Research Tips: Advice on formulating your research need and on evaluating sources
Scholarly vs. Popular: A brief guide to what is meant by "scholarly journals and books"
Specialized Dictionaries and Encyclopedias: How to use the catalog to find specialized subject dictionaries and encyclopedias
Summit, the Orbis Cascade Alliance catalog: How to search in Summit, how to request books through Summit, and how to register as a visiting patron at another Alliance library.

Tutorials

Boolean Searching Tutorial: Teaches how to use the commands AND, OR, and NOT to search computerized databases.
How to Use CINAHL: Three audiovisual tutorials on using the Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL): Using CINAHL headings, Refining your search, and Interpreting Search Results.
Library Research - Topic Selection: Online guide to resources that help with topic selection and assist in gathering background information.
Researching Companies Online: An outstanding tutorial that will teach the user how to find information about companies by using the World Wide Web. All sources covered are free of charge. The tutorial actually covers other types of information besides just companies, for example industry data and trade associations.

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