1	To Google or not to Google (part two) PDD Presentation March 23, 2007 Linda Meyer SJCC Librarian
2	Student Learning Outcomes Student will be able to: Distinguish between a search engine, a directory, and a database. Understand what a wiki is and its appropriate use. Organize an efficient and thorough search strategy. Select and use library databases.
3	Websites vs Databases No content control vs peer-reviewed Results (hits) unorganized vs categorized Advertising vs content only Abstracts vs full-text articles
4	Directories – What are they? Websites selected from general search engines Sponsored by educational and other institutions Human-edited – some by subject specialists: teachers, librarians, graduate students Content and format evaluated according to standard Web evaluation criteria, (educational institutions) Annotations are usually included.
5	Subject Directories Best used when you: have a broad topic want selected, evaluated, and annotated collections prefer quality over quantity aim to generate a list of sites/resources in a subject area
6	Subject Directories – Educational Institutions Librarian’s Internet Index http://www.lii.org Internet Public Library http://www.ipl.org Infomine http://www.ucr.edu
7	Other Subject Directories – Commercial Organizations Academic Info – University of Phoenix http://www.academicinfo.us About.com – New York Times Company http://www.about.com Open Directory Project - Google http://www.dmoz.org
8	LII – screen shot. GO LIVE NOW
9	Internet Public Library Screen shot. GO LIVE NOW
10	Infomine a “virtual” library
11	Academic Info screen shot University of Phoenix
12	About.com – screen shot NY Times
13	Open Directory Project – Google
14	SINBAD LIVES!! “Actor-comedian Sinbad is alive! Rumors began circulating last Saturday regarding a Wikipedia post that he had died of a heart attack. By the time the error had been caught, Sinbad said he had received hundreds of calls, text messages and e-mails” San Jose Mercury News. March 19, 2007. p.2
15	Wiki (n.) A collaborative Web site comprises the perpetual collective work of many authors. a wiki allows anyone to edit, delete or modify content that has been placed on the Web site using a browser interface, including the work of previous authors Wiki wiki means “quick” in Hawaiian
16	Much Ado About Wikis Wiki bunfight (accuracy of online information) New Scientist 190.2545 (April 1, 2006): p7(1). “According to the survey, in 42 matching pairs of science entries on topics from Agent Orange to the West Nile virus, Wikipedia made 162 errors, which "comes close" to its competitor's 123.”
17	…Wikis …High Marks for Accuracy, but Not for Readability. The Chronicle of Higher Education 52.19 (Jan 13, 2006) “Other than errors, Nature's experts found that the Wikipedia entries were often poorly worded and confusing. While the information was generally reliable … entries often lacked the nuance that a subject-matter expert could provide, as well as good editing.”
18	Use with caution! Articles carry warning: “As with any community-built reference, there is a possibility for error in Wikipedia's content — please check your facts against multiple sources and read our disclaimers for more information.”
19	Wikis - When? Online encyclopedia or other reliable resource is not available Popular culture topics Wide-range of opinions needed Collaborative projects, e.g. group research paper
20	Databases – What’s so great? No advertising Full-text articles Evaluation optional Quantity and quality Organized results Links to related material Choice of academic or basic levels Bibliographic citation is often supplied FREE for currently registered students & staff
21	Core databases available at both campuses. CQ Researcher Expanded Academic LexisNexis Academic www.sjcc.edu/library
22	Search Strategies: Best Practices See The Five Step Strategy at: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/ Strategies.html
23	Five-Step Strategy: Step #1. Analyze your topic to decide where to begin Step #2. Pick the right starting place Step #3. Learn as you go & VARY your approach with what you learn Step #4. Don't bog down in any strategy that doesn't work Step #5. Return to previous strategies better informed
24	CQ Researcher
25	CQ search screen
26	CQ Features
27	Expanded Academic
28	Expanded Academic Advanced
29	LexisNexis Academic
30	LexisNexis Advanced
31	Overview of other Databases Subject/discipline specific: Science Resource Center (SJCC) Literature Resource Center (EVC) Magill on History (SJCC) Reference books online: Britannica Online (EVC) Facts on File Almanac (SJCC) Rand Statistical Data (SJCC) Others: Books in Print(EVC) Biography Resource Center (EVC) Ethnic Newswatch (EVC)
32	So Many Resources…Help! Consult a librarian: SJCC Library Reference Desk x3899 288-3776 from off-campus EVC Library Reference Desk x6661 274-7900 from off-campus Schedule an Orientation/Instructional: Session: SJCC: Judith Francisco x 3775 or Judith.Francisco@sjcc.edu EVC: Reference Desk x6661 or Shelley.Blackman@evc.edu