Hello,
As mentioned earlier, those fine folks at the Modern Language Association have decided to make changes to the MLA citation style. These changes basically go into effect this summer.
Over time, vendors who maintain and operate databases in Galileo will update the examples they list in the database to reflect the MLA changes. These examples are provided to help students creat citations for the articles they find in these databases.
One database has already updated its citation examples to reflect the changes to MLA. That database is SIRS Knowledge Source. SIRS is a great database that is very useful for finding pro and con information on 'hot topics' such as global warming, gun control, etc. When looking at an individual article in SIRS, you will notice a link in the upper right hand corner, labelled 'How to Cite.' Clicking on this link will open up a help window that will give you examples of how to cite articles from SIRS on the works cited page of your paper.
Remember, to get into Galileo, you will need to get the current password from your local Georgia librarian.
JWF
Friday, May 08, 2009
Thursday, May 07, 2009
What's cooking?
It's almost time for light salads, cool drinks, and lemony treats to relieve the hot days of summer. Where shall I go to find a new recipe? Oh, I could shuffle through my cookbooks or riffle through the magazines at the grocery store. But you know I'm going to wander through GALILEO and see what I can find.
I went to Databases A-Z, selected P, scrolled down and selected ProQuest databases.
I selected Advanced Search (second tab in).
I typed in my search term- vegan. Yes, I'm thinking about vegan as a way to eat healthier. I've found a few vegan recipe websites but I'm looking for the nutrition information as well. I'm hoping a magazine article will include a picture, the recipe and the nutrition information.
I selected Full Text.
I opened up the 'More Search Options' link
The last search box notes Document type - the drop down has the Recipe option
I excluded Book Reviews, Dissertations, Newspapers (I am looking for color pictures)
The search brought up 65 articles. Most are from Vegetarian Times. When I clicked on an article, the publication title had a link. That link gave me two options - an e-mail alert or an RSS feed. I chose the RSS feed. I'll have articles delivered!
I did notice the magazine goes back to January 1992. I wonder what has changed in their delivery of vegetarian dishes? I may have to explore by 'searching within this publication'.
You can get the password to use GALILEO at home from 'you know who'!
-kls
I went to Databases A-Z, selected P, scrolled down and selected ProQuest databases.
I selected Advanced Search (second tab in).
I typed in my search term- vegan. Yes, I'm thinking about vegan as a way to eat healthier. I've found a few vegan recipe websites but I'm looking for the nutrition information as well. I'm hoping a magazine article will include a picture, the recipe and the nutrition information.
I selected Full Text.
I opened up the 'More Search Options' link
The last search box notes Document type - the drop down has the Recipe option
I excluded Book Reviews, Dissertations, Newspapers (I am looking for color pictures)
The search brought up 65 articles. Most are from Vegetarian Times. When I clicked on an article, the publication title had a link. That link gave me two options - an e-mail alert or an RSS feed. I chose the RSS feed. I'll have articles delivered!
I did notice the magazine goes back to January 1992. I wonder what has changed in their delivery of vegetarian dishes? I may have to explore by 'searching within this publication'.
You can get the password to use GALILEO at home from 'you know who'!
-kls
Changes to MLA
MLA is a citation guide for research papers that most students are either familiar with or will be familiar with. MLA, the Modern Language Association, has decided to modify its citation formats, particularly with regard to how sources are listed in the works cited page. This new citation style emphasizes placement of the word 'print' or 'web' at the end of the citation, depending upon how the source was accessed.
Citation of Galileo articles should be easier. The new format requires a less lengthy citation for these sources. Also, keep an eye on this blog for news about the updates to individual Galileo databases as to when they have updated their citation examples to reflect the changes.
The library has purchased a the updated style manual for MLA. We have one copy in our reference section, and another copy in our reserve section. The new MLA format is scheduled to go into effect in July 2009.
JWF
Please contact us with any questions about the new MLA format.
Citation of Galileo articles should be easier. The new format requires a less lengthy citation for these sources. Also, keep an eye on this blog for news about the updates to individual Galileo databases as to when they have updated their citation examples to reflect the changes.
The library has purchased a the updated style manual for MLA. We have one copy in our reference section, and another copy in our reserve section. The new MLA format is scheduled to go into effect in July 2009.
JWF
Please contact us with any questions about the new MLA format.
I need a book
Students regularly come in looking for a 'book' on their topic. Our facility isn't very large. We don't have room for books on every topic. We are blessed with access to netLibrary and Ebrary. These online resources provide us with close to 90,000 additional titles. Sometimes though there is that specific topic and we just don't have a 'book' available. Yet the student won't accept an article- it has to be a book.
In GALILEO there is a resource by Ebsco -
It's aimed at youth. Yet, when I skimmed a few books (by clicking on the Books link at the top of the page) I saw Lexile levels over 1600. The Lexile Framework notes "A Lexile text measure, like a Lexile reader measure, is reported on the same Lexile scale, from a low of BR to a high of 2000L. The lower a book’s Lexile measure, the easier it will be to comprehend. For example, a text with a Lexile measure of 850L will most likely be easier for a reader to comprehend than a text at 950L"
Don't forget - if the book isn't on the shelf, or in netLibrary or E-Brary- go to GALILEO and search through Book Collection : Non Fiction. You just might be surprised!
You may get the current password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
In GALILEO there is a resource by Ebsco -
Book Collection : Non Fiction
which is a cross-curricular research database that contains abstracts and searchable full text for more than 4,000 popular nonfiction books for youth on core subject areas, as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills, and more. It provides content representing a wide spectrum of works, including popular series from top book publishers such as Allosaurus Publishers, Bess Press, Inc., Branden Publishing, Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Fulcrum Publishing, Lerner Publishing Group, Mason Crest Publishers, Morgan Reynolds, Inc., Morning Glory Press, Oliver Press, Rourke Publishing, LLC and Stackpole Books.
It's aimed at youth. Yet, when I skimmed a few books (by clicking on the Books link at the top of the page) I saw Lexile levels over 1600. The Lexile Framework notes "A Lexile text measure, like a Lexile reader measure, is reported on the same Lexile scale, from a low of BR to a high of 2000L. The lower a book’s Lexile measure, the easier it will be to comprehend. For example, a text with a Lexile measure of 850L will most likely be easier for a reader to comprehend than a text at 950L"
Don't forget - if the book isn't on the shelf, or in netLibrary or E-Brary- go to GALILEO and search through Book Collection : Non Fiction. You just might be surprised!
You may get the current password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Drifting through the information
This morning I posted two separate entries about my search process- how I wandered from one piece of information to another- traveling through the links in a random yet focused pattern.
When I went to my feed reader...this post from ACRLog hit me between the eyes - No joy in research for the spoiler generation.
That's usually me- I read half a book then skip to the end. I'm quick to search for the 'answer' without enjoying the journey. Today I enjoyed the process of looking for information and being pleased at the twisty path. Must be Spring fever!
-kls
When I went to my feed reader...this post from ACRLog hit me between the eyes - No joy in research for the spoiler generation.
That's usually me- I read half a book then skip to the end. I'm quick to search for the 'answer' without enjoying the journey. Today I enjoyed the process of looking for information and being pleased at the twisty path. Must be Spring fever!
-kls
5th of May
Yes, it is Cinco de Mayo. A Mexican holiday celebrated in America where it seems to be rapidly turning into a Mexican St. Patrick's Day. On the 5th of May everyone is a Mexican no matter where their families came from!
When I did a search in GALILEO for Cinco de Mayo, I ran across results in ProQuest, from Targeted News Service, Washington, D.C. Lots of politicians noting why Cinco de Mayo was important to their constituents.
Intrigued by the publication name - I selected Targeted News Service, clicked on the link, selected publication information:
Fascinating where research leads one- from one thing to another...Cinco de Mayo to news feeds with a home base in India.
And you know you'll need to get the current password to use GALILEO at home from..... your Georgia librarian.
-kls
When I did a search in GALILEO for Cinco de Mayo, I ran across results in ProQuest, from Targeted News Service, Washington, D.C. Lots of politicians noting why Cinco de Mayo was important to their constituents.
Intrigued by the publication name - I selected Targeted News Service, clicked on the link, selected publication information:
Publisher Information
HT Media Ltd.
CORPORATE:
Hindustan Times House
6th Floor, Internet Division 18-20 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
-
New Delhi, 110001
MALAYSIA
New Delhi - with all the outsourcing comments that really piqued my curiosity so I did a Google search for Targeted News Service. The About Us introduces the officers. The initial Press Release, October 2002 notes
New Editorial Services Company to Offer Washington Coverage, Range of Support Services for Newspapers, Editors, DatabasesYou can create an alert or RSS if you'd like to read the Targeted News daily from your mailbox or feed reader!
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Targeted News Service, an editorial services company providing focused news products, has been formed by veteran Washington journalist Myron Struck, Kevin Meek, who owns and operates Meek Consulting, and Carol Kaelin, a journalist and former political operative.
Fascinating where research leads one- from one thing to another...Cinco de Mayo to news feeds with a home base in India.
And you know you'll need to get the current password to use GALILEO at home from..... your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Double Double Toil and Trouble
What I can remember about Macbeth is summed up in the witches chant and Lady Macbeth's washing her hands and mumbling about the damned spot.
Susan Fraser King has written the story of Lady Macbeth [PS 3561 .I4833 L28 2008]in 'Rue's' voice. It is a fascinating look at life in Scotland just before the Middle Ages.I admit to staying up too late to find out what happens next!
Which brings me to acknowledging borrowing the No Fear Shakespeare : Macbeth [PR 2823 .A25 2003]. What a wonderful way to skim through the play. On the left page are William Shakespeare's words. On the right side - the American version with it's easy to understand vocabulary.
Having both books to compare and contrast the story has encouraged me to look in our history resources in GALILEO for Scottish history.
Using Browse by Subject, I selected History, entered Macbeth and then scrolled through a variety of articles that referred to the play, current politics...until I stumbled upon an article by Richard Cavendish Macbeth defeated Dunsinane in History Today,2004-07 ,54:7 | 55(0) | ISSN: 00182753.
Then I saw several more articles about the 'real' Macbeth and his wife!
Reading Historical Fiction led me to Classical Literature which led me to researching history.
See where reading can take you. Get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Susan Fraser King has written the story of Lady Macbeth [PS 3561 .I4833 L28 2008]in 'Rue's' voice. It is a fascinating look at life in Scotland just before the Middle Ages.I admit to staying up too late to find out what happens next!
Which brings me to acknowledging borrowing the No Fear Shakespeare : Macbeth [PR 2823 .A25 2003]. What a wonderful way to skim through the play. On the left page are William Shakespeare's words. On the right side - the American version with it's easy to understand vocabulary.
Having both books to compare and contrast the story has encouraged me to look in our history resources in GALILEO for Scottish history.
Using Browse by Subject, I selected History, entered Macbeth and then scrolled through a variety of articles that referred to the play, current politics...until I stumbled upon an article by Richard Cavendish Macbeth defeated Dunsinane in History Today,2004-07 ,54:7 | 55(0) | ISSN: 00182753.
Then I saw several more articles about the 'real' Macbeth and his wife!
Reading Historical Fiction led me to Classical Literature which led me to researching history.
See where reading can take you. Get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
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