Friday, March 25, 2011
Thing 12
I think Morningstar was pretty useful. But I think I will probably use the newspaper search for obituaries the most often (I thought I heard we couldn't get those online, but hooray, we can!)
We should probably be telling more about the Consumer Information- I have never answered a consumer reports reference question with a database (yet).
If we could only keep one database! What kind of question is that?!??!!! That is hard, I would have to choose one of the bigger general ones like Academic Search Premier or InfoTrac One File. Lots of varied information in those.
We should probably be telling more about the Consumer Information- I have never answered a consumer reports reference question with a database (yet).
If we could only keep one database! What kind of question is that?!??!!! That is hard, I would have to choose one of the bigger general ones like Academic Search Premier or InfoTrac One File. Lots of varied information in those.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Things 13-14: Really Simple Syndication
Thing 13: Discover Google Reader
Thing 14: I subscribed to some images at NASA and the lastest news of the Library of Congress. I was happy to find all the blogs I follow there as well along with the people I have followed. I think it is an excellent tool for the lifelong learning toolbox! I have enjoyed it already :)
I also added an RSS feed to my iGoogle
Thing 14: I subscribed to some images at NASA and the lastest news of the Library of Congress. I was happy to find all the blogs I follow there as well along with the people I have followed. I think it is an excellent tool for the lifelong learning toolbox! I have enjoyed it already :)
I also added an RSS feed to my iGoogle
Things 10 & 11: LFPL's Research Tools
Things 10 & 11
10b) Obituary for Betty Jean McMicheal published: March 18, 2008
Number of sons:4
How I found it: I used Newspaper link and Courier-Journal to get to Pro Quest's Database. I did an advanced search and gave a date range but it can be done on a basic search by typing Betty Jean McMichael.
10c)Telos Full Text Available? Database: not available ,
British Journal for the History of Philosophy Full Text Available? yes with 12 month delay Database: Ebsco- Academic Search Premier
Clinical Medicine and Research Full Text Available? yes Database: Ebsco Academic Search Premier
How I found them: I used the Journal/Magazine/Newspaper Search link under Research Tools
11a))Vanguard Target Retirement 2020
Manager: Duane F. Kelly
Stewardship Grade: B
Morningstar Rating: 4 stars
How I found it: I looked in the Morningstar Database for this retirement- I only found 2020 not 2025
11b)Yep. How I found it: Under Consumer Info >InfoTrac OneFile>Advanced Search with the parameters of LCD TV between dates 1/1/2008 to 12/31/2009 I found quite a few articles "Top High Definition LCD Tvs under $2000) on a color PDF no less!
11c)Your main competition is Starbucks (go figure?)How I found it: I highlighted the blank space in the blog :)
What research tool do you find most useful, either for library or personal use? What research tool should we be telling more people about? If LFPL could only keep one research tool to carry out its mission, which one would you choose and why?
Bonus:I was happy to find that the library could help advise me on my wrinkle cream needs as well as nurse my obsession with the OED. Additionally, it is of note that the official foods of the U.S. are not apple pie, french fries, ice cream, tacos and pizza) according to the Culture Grams database. According to them, official US recipes are:
10b) Obituary for Betty Jean McMicheal published: March 18, 2008
Number of sons:4
How I found it: I used Newspaper link and Courier-Journal to get to Pro Quest's Database. I did an advanced search and gave a date range but it can be done on a basic search by typing Betty Jean McMichael.
10c)Telos Full Text Available? Database: not available ,
British Journal for the History of Philosophy Full Text Available? yes with 12 month delay Database: Ebsco- Academic Search Premier
Clinical Medicine and Research Full Text Available? yes Database: Ebsco Academic Search Premier
How I found them: I used the Journal/Magazine/Newspaper Search link under Research Tools
11a))Vanguard Target Retirement 2020
Manager: Duane F. Kelly
Stewardship Grade: B
Morningstar Rating: 4 stars
How I found it: I looked in the Morningstar Database for this retirement- I only found 2020 not 2025
11b)Yep. How I found it: Under Consumer Info >InfoTrac OneFile>Advanced Search with the parameters of LCD TV between dates 1/1/2008 to 12/31/2009 I found quite a few articles "Top High Definition LCD Tvs under $2000) on a color PDF no less!
11c)Your main competition is Starbucks (go figure?)How I found it: I highlighted the blank space in the blog :)
What research tool do you find most useful, either for library or personal use? What research tool should we be telling more people about? If LFPL could only keep one research tool to carry out its mission, which one would you choose and why?
Bonus:I was happy to find that the library could help advise me on my wrinkle cream needs as well as nurse my obsession with the OED. Additionally, it is of note that the official foods of the U.S. are not apple pie, french fries, ice cream, tacos and pizza) according to the Culture Grams database. According to them, official US recipes are:
- Fast Family Lasagna
- Southern Fried Chicken
- Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
- Blueberry Muffins
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
Things 8 &9: Flickr
I have never used Flickr before 23 Things but I like it (I am a late adopter). I can remember people encouraging me to find their pictures of ALA or graduation but I never really got into it. It is another great way that the internet makes the world a smaller place.
I searched my hometown of Boston while I was on and found some great pictures of the city I love. I even marked one as a favorite.
While I haven't had any questions involving photo sharing on Flickr, I don't see why someone wouldn't ask. It could be used as a reference tool to introduce someone to another part of the world- "I am looking for pictures of Java." but then, you can't always trust what is on it or its other sites, like Earth Album. I clicked on quite a few places but there were a few pictures that didn't change, which made me question them all. I also checked out Flickr Chia Pet from guy who made Colr Pickr- it was weird. No reference uses for that one...
I searched my hometown of Boston while I was on and found some great pictures of the city I love. I even marked one as a favorite.
While I haven't had any questions involving photo sharing on Flickr, I don't see why someone wouldn't ask. It could be used as a reference tool to introduce someone to another part of the world- "I am looking for pictures of Java." but then, you can't always trust what is on it or its other sites, like Earth Album. I clicked on quite a few places but there were a few pictures that didn't change, which made me question them all. I also checked out Flickr Chia Pet from guy who made Colr Pickr- it was weird. No reference uses for that one...
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Things 5-7
So I finally finished the rest of my Twitter things. Hooray! I have not thought of a reason yet to use Twitter or Facebook in a reference scenario. Unless it is to find someone's information. I have used that for my own purposes actually. However, patrons are always asking about how to use these sites so I think it is very important as a librarian to know how to use them.
I do love social networking. I feel more connected to the people who I can't physically connect with because of distance. Plus, it really helps to underline the idea that we are living on a tiny planet with people who really are not so different from each other... :)
PS- My LinkedIn account took over my mailbox! I had no idea I was so linked in already! Pretty cool!
I do love social networking. I feel more connected to the people who I can't physically connect with because of distance. Plus, it really helps to underline the idea that we are living on a tiny planet with people who really are not so different from each other... :)
PS- My LinkedIn account took over my mailbox! I had no idea I was so linked in already! Pretty cool!
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