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Finding Information Online
Objectives: Students will be able to distinguish between web search tools and library search
tools and understand the types and purpose of the information found using each.
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Information Finding Tools
Information can be found using a variety of tools depending on what you are looking for. Two types of tools are:
1. Web search tools such as search engines
2. Library search tools such as catalogs and article databases
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Web Search Tools
Web search tools help you find information on the internet. The most-used tools to find this type of information are search engines.
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Google and Bing are two common search engines.
Searching different search engines brings up different search results. Different sites also have different functions.
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Some websites are used to socialize
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Others are used to communicate.
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Some relate the latest news.
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You can even explore space through websites.
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But there’s more to be found
You have access to websites with high quality information for an academic paper or homework assignment ---
Through your school library!
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Library Search Tools
Library search tools help you find information purchased by libraries for their users.
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Library Catalog
The main tool to find books and materials in the library's collection is the library catalog.
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Library Catalogs contain:
• Books• Journal Titles• DVDs• Reference Books• CDs
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Article Databases
The main tool to find articles in magazines and journals is an article database such as SIRS Knowledge Source or EBSCO’s Academic Search Premier.
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A database can provide:
• Journal articles• Magazine articles• Reference books• Biographies• Primary Source documents• Newspaper articles• Pamphlets
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Best Tool for the Job
When searching for information, choose the best tool for the job. If you just need some general information on a topic, a quick web search might do the trick.
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If you are writing a 10-page research paper, it would be best to spend some time searching the library catalog and article databases to find quality information from scholarly sources.
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Summing Up
• Web search engines can be used to find freely available websites. Websites can be used to socialize, communicate, and learn new things.
• Library catalogs can be used to find items your library owns.
• Article databases can be used to find magazine and journal articles that are paid for by your library.
• Article databases provide more reliable, accurate, and effective information than many websites.