Library Research Skills

Anthropology 435Advanced Indigenous Studies

Suzanne van den Hoogen, MLIS

January 24, 2011

• Navigating the Library Website− Logging in to your library account− How to search for Books, Journals and Articles− Course Reserves− Document Delivery

• Subject Research Guides− Anthropology− Aboriginal Studies

• Scholarly vs. Popular Articles• Citing Information Sources• Ask a Librarian!• RefWorks

Learning Outcomes

Navigating the Library WebsiteTaking a virtual tour of the Angus L.

Macdonald Library: library.stfx.ca

Searching the Library’s Collection

Logging in to your library account

Favourites Course Reserves

Document Delivery

Subject Guides

RefWorks

Help

Subject Research Guides: #1

Anthropology• Find Books

• Find Journals

• Writing & Citing

• Liaison Librarians

• LiveHelp

Subject Research Guide: #2

Aboriginal Studies• Books in the Library• Reference Sources• Governance• Government• Health• Education• Journal Titles• Court Cases

Popular•Magazines

•Written by journalists, students,

popular authors, or no author listed

•Flashy covers

•Advertisements

•Brief articles

•Trade Journals: Business, Finance,

Industry (Written by experts, but

may not be peer reviewed)

•Newspapers

Scholarly•Journals

•Written by experts

•Evaluated by experts: “Peer Reviewed”

•Authoritative Source

•Usually include:– Credentials of the Author– Abstract– Bibliography– Specialized vocabulary– Reference List

Scholarly vs. Popular Journals

Citing Information Sources

American AnthropologicalStyle Guide

APA Online Tutorial

BF76.7P832010

Ask a Librarian: We’re here to help you!

Thank You!Suzanne van den Hoogensvandenh@stfx.ca867-4535

Liaison Librarian for: • Anthropology• Canadian Studies• History• Sociology• Women’s Studies

Questions & Comments

RefWorks