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Research Roadmap is an interactive online tutorial for students wanting an introduction to research skills. The tutorial covers the basics, including how to select a topic and develop research questions, select, search for, find, and evaluate information sources. It also covers the ethics of information use, including copyright and fair use, how to avoid plagiarism, and how to cite sources correctly.
New Materials
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3 Ways to Find Research Opportunities
Interested in research but can't find any opportunities? Look no further! Check out these quick strategies for getting...
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Information Literacy microlectures University of Twente
These short video lectures were made during the COVID pandemic for the Information Literacy education at the University...
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Media Literacy Education in Libraries for Adult Audiences
Media Literacy Education in Libraries for Adult Audiences, a 16-month project of the American Library Association (ALA),...
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Media Literacy for Adults: Meeting Patrons Where They Are
This presentation facilitates a free webinar as part of a new series on Media Literacy in the Library. It covers how...
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Media Literacy in the Library
This guide helps library workers prepare for day-to-day interactions, and offers resources and ideas to plan programs and...
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HBCU Library Alliance
The HBCU Library Alliance works to transform and strengthen its membership by developing leaders, preserving collections...
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Legal Issues in Libraries and Archives
This textbook addresses legal issues relevant to librarians, archivists, and information technologists. Topics covered...
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Beverly Cleary
This guide is created to highlight the life of this great children's author. Her books are still read and enjoyed today...
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Internet Archive Scholar
This fulltext search index includes over 25 million research articles and other scholarly documents preserved in the...
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Introduction to College Research
This book acknowledges the changing information landscape, covering key concepts in information literacy to support a...
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ACRL | Project Outcome
Project Outcome is a FREE online toolkit designed to help libraries understand and share the impact of essential library...
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A Yoga Adventure at the Ocean
Wake up and get ready to go play in the ocean waves! This interactive childrens story invites readers to be active with...
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Bicycle commuting
This is a guide designed by a biking librarian to help librarians who want to advocate for safer streets for all kinds...
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Goodreads as an Organizing System-Powerpoint
This Powerpoint presentation can be shown for the purpose of two learning objectives; 1. Develop a custom list in the...
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Goodreads as an Organizing System-Lesson Plan
This lesson plan articulates the learning objectives and respective roles associated with a 10 minute presentation of...
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Spotify Lesson Plan Draft
Spotify is an organizing system that collects music and podcasts for users to access all around the world. This systems...
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Key Retrieval Features of The StoryGraph
These virtual lesson materials outline the key retrieval functions of The StoryGraph, an online organizing system that...
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D&D Beyond Discussion Questions
For use in D&D Beyond Instructional Session: Through the use of slideshows, audio presentation, and a live demonstration...
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D&D Beyond Presentation Script 03
For use in D&D Beyond Instructional Session: Through the use of slideshows, audio presentation, and a live demonstration...
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D&D Beyond Presentation Script 02
For use in D&D Beyond Instructional Session: Through the use of slideshows, audio presentation, and a live demonstration...
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D&D Beyond Presentation Script 01
For use in D&D Beyond Instructional Session: Through the use of slideshows, audio presentation, and a live demonstration...
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D&D Beyond Walkthrough
For use in D&D Beyond Instructional Session: Through the use of slideshows, audio presentation, and a live demonstration...
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The Storygraph: The Newest Indexing System for Avid Readers
The Storygraph is the newest way for avid readers to stay motivated and share their reading list in an online environment...
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D&D Beyond Open and Close
For use in D&D Beyond Instructional Session: Through the use of slideshows, audio presentation, and a live demonstration...
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Kelly SmithEastern Kentucky University -
Jennifer ChanUniversity of California System - Los Angeles
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Jody FordSullivan University
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Emily MetcalfTexas A and M University System - Corpus Christi
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Mohammad AslamUniversity of Nizwa
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Virginia ShafferAllen County Community/Technical College
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Carolyn DoiUniversity of Saskatchewan
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Nicholas GittinsUtah State University
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Debby WegenerSingapore Institute of Technology
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Kitty LuceCalifornia Maritime Academy
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Lynda ReddenTexas Woman's University
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Linnea MinichSewanee,University of the South
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Professional Organizations
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Journals & Publications
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- Archival Science Journal of the Medical Library Association
- Journal of Library Administration
- Journal of Information Science
- Annual Review of Information Science and Technology
- Journal of Information Technology
- Public Library Quarterly
- Choice
- Public Libraries Magazine
- Library Journal
- American Libraries
Library & Information Services on the Web
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BCHS alum creates project to educate locals about at-risk species
Jul 28, 2021 04:32 PM PDT
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Darlington County Library gets rid of fines on overdue books
Jul 28, 2021 03:06 PM PDT
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9 Japan students to host Holocaust exhibit in push for peace borne from pandemic
Jul 28, 2021 02:56 PM PDT
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Decatur Public Library reinstates mask requirement
Jul 28, 2021 02:11 PM PDT
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Ursula Owusu, Sam George, others join hands to commission ICT centre, library at Akyem-Bieni
Jul 28, 2021 12:41 PM PDT
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Library links - Learning is a process
Jul 28, 2021 12:18 PM PDT
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Harbor Beach Schools organize for upcoming school year
Jul 28, 2021 12:07 PM PDT
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Best Way To Pack in a Summer Full of Learning
Jul 28, 2021 12:05 PM PDT
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SOM Seeks Director for Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPEP)
Jul 28, 2021 11:45 AM PDT
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Chester County Library System: Mobile Office Hours For Rep. Howard
Jul 28, 2021 10:03 AM PDT
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Community Calendar: Story stroll, bingo, concert series
Jul 28, 2021 08:56 AM PDT
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Ready to lead at the library
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PHOTOS: Northport Intermediate School set to open
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