Post on 13-Jan-2016
COMPOSITION I Library Resources:
Phillip FitzsimmonsAssistant ProfessorMLIS, University of Oklahoma
Reference and Digitization LibrarianAl Harris Library phillip.fitzsimmons@swosu.edu
Today’s Goal:
To introduce you to resources you can use to get into the habit of paying attention to the larger world when watching the news, etc. I will show you:• Databases available through the
SWOSU library.• Useful sites on the World Wide
Web.
Why Should You Use These Resources? • Because Dr. Reimers told you to.
And, all of your professors agree with her.
• The habit of using these resources will contribute to your success as a student and enrich your education.
• Knowing things by to paying attention will make you look smarter and more professional throughout your life.
• Because it is fun and it feels good.• If you need more, see number one.
Library Resources
• New York Times: Database– Complete Front Pages (Reference
Desk)• Pop Culture Database• Films on Demand• Ethnographic Video Online• North American Indian Thought and
Culture• Native American History & Studies
CampusGuide
Library Home Page
NYT 1851 -2009 Database Link
Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Select Document Type
Select Full Text-PDF For Article
Article PDF Image
Select Page View (Clickable)
Select Whole Pages: Click Numbers
The New York Times: 1980-Present
• LexisNexis Academic 1980 to present
• Newspaper Source Plus 1985 to present
Today’s News
Video DatabasesEthnographic Film Online Film on Demand
North American Indian Thought and Culture
Native American History & Studies CampusGuide
Life Magazine & Pop Science• Life Magazine Google Books
– Sep 21, 1953 - Dec 29, 1972
• Popular Science Google Books– Mar 1926 - Mar 2009
– Popular Science Archives • Jan 1872 – September 2010
http://www.popsci.com/archives
World Wide Web Resources• Ted Talks • Open Culture• USA.gov
Questions?
• Contact me:
• Phillip Fitzsimmons• 774-3030• phillip.fitzsimmons@swosu.edu
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