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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 [email protected]
Liaison Librarian for: • Anthropology• Canadian Studies• History• Sociology• Women’s Studies
Questions & Comments
RefWorks