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We hope to be able to offer synchronous sessions in 2008 (similar to the Career Center>click on “Sign up to attend an online career seminar”) but on using the library. Please give us your opinion on the following:
You can add your comments using the “Comments” link. Thank you!
-KateP
We have added new journals to the Library collection.
To browse the newest issues of these journals use the Journal Locator. Search by the journal title. Then select EBSCOhost EJS (Electronic Journal Service) from the results. Next, select the volume and issue you would like to browse or select “search within this publication” tab.
Note: These journals will not show up in the results list of various database searches due to the “full text” default. Un-check this box on the Advanced Search screen, then select “Check Article Linker” to find the full text if available.
Please Ask a Librarian with more questions.
-KateP
The Capella Library recently added a second reference resource to the Databases A-Z list: the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
In Gale you’ll find 14 reference works that you can either search or browse for background information. Here are the new titles:
Why would you look for background information?
You may find that you have to research a topic that you don’t know much about. Reading a short encyclopedia entry can help you understand the topic, identify major theorists, and develop a list of keywords to use in a search for scholarly articles. Gale Virtual Reference is also a great resource for biographical information.
Don’t find the background information you need in Gale? There are even more resources in Credo Reference. Think of them as two digital reference shelves.
-Erin
While there are innumerable benefits to the Internet, one definite drawback is that it allows people to spread wacky rumors and sensationalist propaganda at light speed. Everybody receives those annoying email forwards, often from a well-meaning relative, where the premise seems, well, a little shady.
There are two clues I watch for:
1. The subject falls over itself to proclaim the urgency of the message (e.g. READ NOW, CAN’T MISS, HEY YOU, DUDE!, etc.)
2. The topic involves some diabolical company or perfectly commonplace activity that is causing widespread horrific deaths.
For instance, here is an email I received last night from a great-aunt:
PLEASE PLEASE READ THIS!
Here’s some reasons why we don’t allow cell phones in operating areas, propylene oxide handling and storage area, propane, gas and diesel refueling areas. The Shell Oil Company recently issued a warning after three incidents in which mobile phones (cell phones) ignited fumes during fueling operations.
(It goes on to describe the incidents with great glee.)
This qualifies as suspicious according to my made-up criteria. That’s where I turn to Snopes.com.
I searched for “cell phone and shell” to find the Urban Legends Reference Page on Fuelish Pleasures. Here, they not only debunk the Shell email specifically, but address it in the context of the rash of CellPhone + Gas = Asplode emails that have circulated since 1999.
As to the origins and credentials of the Snopes website, Wikipedia provides the best history Note: I would never use Wikipedia — or any encyclopedia — for the purpose of scholarly research, but for the purpose of a blog post about the history of a website, it contains a remarkable number of citations.
To plug some library sources, here are some of the articles that have quoted Snopes recently:
Felled by A Flapjack, Washington Post
Killer Tea — Not!, Manilla Standard
Bag-teria Alert, Washington Post
My favorite part of Snopes is that the couple behind the website, the Mikkelsons, are clearly skilled researchers. They strive to provide an unbiased stance and carefully cite their sources. Plus, their site is very well categorized, easy to search (even if the look of the site hasn’t changed much since the 90’s), and color-coded. Stories are graded Green for true, Red for false, and Yellow for undetermined.
In addition, if you browse Snopes newest postings daily, you can get the real scoop on all kinds of other false assumptions that you never knew you had. Huh, Dr. Pepper isn’t made of prunes? That rumble you hear? Paradigm shift.
– Erika
We have a new tool designed to help you succeed in your academic pursuits.
The new Library Research Handbook is an interactive and informative tool designed to help you become a more efficient and effective researcher. By breaking down the scholarly research process with tools such as video clips and learner advice, you can gain information literacy and scholarly research skills that will contribute to your academic and professional success.
Explore the Library Research Handbook to start improving your skills as a researcher today. Some of the features include:
What do you think? Please let us know your feedback on this new tool!
-KateP
Science Direct-Social and Behavior Sciences database now extends coverage back to 1995 up to today.
The Science Direct database has peer-reviewed journals from the publisher Elsevier. One thing to keep in mind is that although we have over 400 journals in full text we do not have access to every article published (unlike some of our other databases). As you search, look out for the green icons which indicate full text. You can also limit your search to only those articles.
Tip: If you are asked for to login that means we do not have that article in full text. If you find an article that we do not have use our Interlibrary Loan service to get a copy.
If you have any questions Ask a Librarian.
-KateP
As you begin your new quarter you may want to check out a new resource available under the Guides & Tutorials portion of the Library Web site the APA Style Guide to Electronic Resources. PLEASE NOTE: This does not replace the APA Publication Manual it is a supplement to the manual, with the newest information on citing electronic resources.
One of the newest ways of citing electronic documents (your instructor may or may not want you to use this method so check with them first) is using a Digital Object Indentifier or DOI. A DOI is a unique number assigned to both identify content and create a persistent link to that content. Since this is new, in general only more recent articles will have this number assigned to them. If it is assigned it will appear in the bibliographic record, if it is not there you can use the Persistent Link or Document URL for your citation. Both the DOI and the Document URL or Persistent Link are available in the article record in the database you used to retrieve the article.
Librarians are not APA experts, but we do try to provide resources that can help. One of those resources is the new handout: How can I get APA Citations from the Library Databases?
Also check out APA Resources provided by Capella’s Online Writing Center!
Robin
As you begin your new quarter you may want to check out a new resource available under the Guides & Tutorials portion of the Library Web site the APA Style Guide to Electronic Resources. PLEASE NOTE: This does not replace the APA Publication Manual it is a supplement to the manual, with the newest information on citing electronic resources.
One of the newest ways of citing electronic documents (your instructor may or may not want you to use this method so check with them first) is using a Digital Object Indentifier or DOI. A DOI is a unique number assigned to both identify content and create a persistent link to that content. Since this is new, in general only more recent articles will have this number assigned to them. If it is assigned it will appear in the bibliographic record, if it is not there you can use the Persistent Link or Document URL for your citation. Both the DOI and the Document URL or Persistent Link are available in the article record in the database you used to retrieve the article.
Librarians are not APA experts, but we do try to provide resources that can help. One of those resources is the new handout: How can I get APA Citations from the Library Databases?
Also check out APA Resources provided by Capella’s Online Writing Center!
Robin
As you begin your new quarter you may want to check out a new resource available under the Guides & Tutorials portion of the Library Web site the APA Style Guide to Electronic Resources. PLEASE NOTE: This does not replace the APA Publication Manual it is a supplement to the manual, with the newest information on citing electronic resources.
One of the newest ways of citing electronic documents (your instructor may or may not want you to use this method so check with them first) is using a Digital Object Indentifier or DOI. A DOI is a unique number assigned to both identify content and create a persistent link to that content. Since this is new, in general only more recent articles will have this number assigned to them. If it is assigned it will appear in the bibliographic record, if it is not there you can use the Persistent Link or Document URL for your citation. Both the DOI and the Document URL or Persistent Link are available in the article record in the database you used to retrieve the article.
Librarians are not APA experts, but we do try to provide resources that can help. One of those resources is the new handout: How can I get APA Citations from the Library Databases?
Also check out APA Resources provided by Capella’s Online Writing Center!
Robin
As you begin your new quarter you may want to check out a new resource available under the Guides & Tutorials portion of the Library Web site the APA Style Guide to Electronic Resources. PLEASE NOTE: This does not replace the APA Publication Manual it is a supplement to the manual, with the newest information on citing electronic resources.
One of the newest ways of citing electronic documents (your instructor may or may not want you to use this method so check with them first) is using a Digital Object Indentifier or DOI. A DOI is a unique number assigned to both identify content and create a persistent link to that content. Since this is new, in general only more recent articles will have this number assigned to them. If it is assigned it will appear in the bibliographic record, if it is not there you can use the Persistent Link or Document URL for your citation. Both the DOI and the Document URL or Persistent Link are available in the article record in the database you used to retrieve the article.
Librarians are not APA experts, but we do try to provide resources that can help. One of those resources is the new handout: How can I get APA Citations from the Library Databases?
Also check out APA Resources provided by Capella’s Online Writing Center!
Robin
