Daytona State College Library Services

Two DSC Libraries

Daytona Campus

DeLand Campus

Two DSC Libraries

Daytona Library

DeLand Library

Full Time Librarians

Mercedes ClementChair of Library Services

Dustin WeeksHead of Technical

Services

Cheryl KohenEmerging Technology

Librarian

Rachel OwensBaccalaureate Studies

Librarian

Christina HastieManager of DeLand

Campus Library

Kristen DavisCirculation Services

Librarian

Michael FurlongUCF Regional Librarian

Library Support Staff

Beata KozlowskiLMT, Circulation

Melinda CascioliSenior LMT, Circulation

Sally FergusonSenior LMT,

Technical Services

Olga CostaAdministrative Assistant

Nancy Jontes-LeeSenior LMT, Circulation

Eric JenkinsLMT, DeLand

Valerie LeeLMT, Circulation

Lucilia CsihasSenior LMT, Circulation

Learning Commons

Print Resources

About 80,000 Print Volumes

Reserve copies of many current textbooks available for in-library use

Direct Interlibrary Loan ordering of materials from 28 Florida state colleges

Book delivery to all campuses

Browsing collection of over 250 magazines and newspapers

eResources

170,000+ E-books available 24/7

100 + Research databases

indexing millions of full-text articles, including: Academic Search

Complete Opposing Viewpoints Florida Newspapers JSTOR New York Times New York Times

Historical

Instruction

Research workshops presented to over 4000 students per year

Walk up research assistance always available at the Reference Desk.

Online one credit class taught by all of the librarians, Introduction to Internet Research, LIS 2004.

Library’s Homepage

Online Catalog

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Online Catalog

Brainstorming Topic Ideas

Presentations Effective

Public speaking Successful

Speech Engaging

Communication Winning

PowerPoint/Prezi Pleasing

Resource Type

Placing Item on Hold

E-mailing Item Information

E-mailing Item Information Activity

Activity

Find a book, e-book, or article on effective presentations and send the information for that item to your instructor.

Course Reserves

Course Reserves: Items professors have placed in the care of the library, for in-library use only. Typically, reserve materials are copies of textbooks for that course. These items cannot be checked out of the library, and the loan period is shorter, about 2-3 hours in length.

Searching Course Reserves

Search by: Item TitleCourse

NumberCourse

NameInstructorAuthorKeywordBarcode

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Ask A Librarian

Databases

Databases

Commonly used databases include:

Academic Search Complete

Opposing Viewpoints

New York Times Current

Florida Newspapers

Issues and Controversies

Research Guides

Research Guides

Research Guides Mobile

SLS 1101 Research Guide

SLS 1101 Research Guide

Homework

Find a Research Guide (other than the one for this class) that you could use for one of the classes you are taking this semester. Use this guide to answer the questions on the Research Guide Assignment.

Information Literacy

Evaluating Resources:

In this digital age, it’s important to understand where our information comes from; this is the foundation of information literacy.

Being able to effectively analyze the credibility and relevance of a resource is an important component to any research process.

CRAAP Test

CRAAP Test

Currency

When was the information published or posted? Has the information been revised or updated? Is the information current or out of date for your

topic? Are the links functional?

CRAAP Test

Relevance

Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?

Who is the intended audience? Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not

too elementary or advanced for your needs)? Have you looked at a variety of sources before

determining this is one you will use? Would you be comfortable using this source for a

research paper?

CRAAP Test

Authority

Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? What are the author's credentials or affiliations? What are the author's qualifications to write on the

topic? Is there contact information, such as a publisher or

e-mail address? Does the URL reveal anything about the author or

source? For example: .com (commercial), .edu (educational), .gov (government), .org (nonprofit organization)?

CRAAP Test

Accuracy

Where does the information come from?Is the information supported by evidence?Has the information been reviewed or refereed?Can you verify any of the information in another

source or from personal knowledge?Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical

errors?

CRAAP Test

Purpose

What is the purpose of the information? to inform? teach? sell? entertain? persuade?

Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?

Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Does the point of view appear objective and

impartial? Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious,

institutional, or personal biases?

Evaluating Resources Activity

Here are some examples of websites that we can use to practice the CRAAP test:

http://www.dhmo.org/ http://www.buydehydratedwater.com/ http://www.thedogisland.com/index.html http://www.thepregnancytester.com/ http://www.ovaprima.org/index.htm http://www.retroweb.com/lynchburg/attractions/main.html

HomeworkFollow the instructions for the C.R.A.A.P Test Assignment, evaluate the sites using as many criteria as you can. Does the site pass the test? Upload your completed sheet to the Library Homework Dropbox.

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DSC-UCF Graphic Novel Book Club

Began Fall 2011, an eNewsletter published each semester on the Learning Commons website: http://daytonastate.edu/learningcommons/

Reports on news and events from the ASC, Library, Writing Center.

Content geared towards all patrons of the library, including students, alumni, staff, faculty, and administrators.

Collaborate Newsletter

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