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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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Book Clubs in Academic Libraries: A Case Study and Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to inform the academic librarian about book clubs hosted in an academic library. The toolkit...
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IMPACT Libraries
This project focuses on computational thinking (CT) programming and assessment in libraries and other informal learning...
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Critical Thinking in Academic Research
Critical Thinking in Academic Research introduces students to the techniques and principles of critical thinking in...
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Researching Wicked Problems
These chapters present a series of short readings with discussion questions and exercises related to basic research...
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Libby: The Library Reading App
This is a lesson plan for a presentation on Libby, the free library reading app created by Overdrive. The objectives are...
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Quick Guide To Navigating Epicurious.com (Lesson Plan)
An overview examination of the organizing system that is used by Epicurious.com. By the end of this session, the class...
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512 Teaching Team final lesson plan
INSC 512 Teaching Team: Spotify as an Organizing System Amber Noblit, Ella James, Aeryle Kuehn, Julia Burrow, Derick...
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Epicurious Teaching Lesson - Information Organization
Epicurious is a cooking site owned by Conde Nast where a viewer can search for a variety of content including recipes,...
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INSC 512 Teaching Team: Spotify as an Organizing System
Spotify as an Organizing System is designed to provide users with an introduction to the Spotify platform including: User...
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Information Discovery: Keywords and Platforms
How much do you usually think about the search terms you use to find source material in databases and archives? This...
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Libby: The Library Reading App
This is a lesson plan and presentation on Libby, the free app that allows library patrons to borrow ebooks, digital...
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Libby - the Library Reading App - Demonstration
Libby is a free app where you can borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. The...
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Bicycle commuting and Book Bikes
This is a resource for librarians who want to help people use the bicycle to commute by, or may want to start a Book Bike...
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Choosing & Using Sources: A Guide to Academic Research
Engaging graphics, compelling examples, and easy-to-understand explanations make Choosing and Using Sources: A Guide to...
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PSU Extension Research Resources Handbook
If you are reading this handbook, you know very well that what you do translates the research happening at universities...
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Academic Integrity
This book uses an interactive approach to conveying the values of academic integrity, clarifying the meaning of...
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APA Style Citations
The textbook covers why it is important to use citations, elements of common source types, and how to create reference...
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What is a Primary Source?
What exactly does it mean for a source to be primary? And what counts as a primary source? It depends on both the source...
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Didacticiel du style de citation Chicago Manual of Style, 17e Édition (méthode auteur-date)
Ce didacticiel du style de citation Chicago est une adaptation du didacticiel d’introduction à la APA en français de la...
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Didacticiel du style de citation Chicago Manual of Style 17e édition (Méthode notes et bibliographie)
Ce didacticiel du style de citation Chicago est une adaptation du didacticiel d’introduction à la APA en français de la...
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Didacticiel sur le style de citation MLA (9e éd.)
Le didacticiel sur le style de citation MLA a été créé par le personnel de la bibliothèque de l’Université d’Ottawa pour...
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Literature Review Webinar for dissertation and thesis writers: Part 1 Introduction and Discovery
The recording of the presentation by Dr. Koz given during the webinar on conducting a literature review as a part of...
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Library 160: Introduction to College-Level Research
You will learn how scholarly information is produced, organized, and accessed; how to construct and use effective search...
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Library Database Story -- The adventures of Onefile the lonely database.
This story about a database named Onefile and all of his database friends is designed to be a Story Walk book for a...
New Members
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Stephanie PavlicaKettering University -
Mary BarrettPeru State College
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Jodi SchneiderUniversity of Illinois System - Urbana-Champaign
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bocolok totoBelarus Affiliation
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Lan WangLane College
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divya singhUnknown
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Norasieh Md AminUnitec Institute of Technology
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Tess HurtUnknown
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Lauren McKeen McDonaldNorthwestern University
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Jaime NeudeckerUnknown
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Tracie SeurerColorado Mesa University
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Arlie SimsColumbia College,Chicago
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Erica SchillerGrand Valley State University
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Emily MoranUniversity of Wisconsin System - Superior
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Shannon GibsonChattahoochee Technical College
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Gregory SzczyrbakMillersville University of Pennsylvania
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Kristy RaineMount Mercy College
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Christin WixsonPlymouth State College
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LUANA DIAMANDLake-Sumter Community/Technical College
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Rama Kaba-DemanineCampusOntario
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Megan PowellUniversity of Tennessee System - Knoxville
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Amber NoblitUniversity of Tennessee System - Knoxville
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Kelly GriffithsShelton State Community/Technical College
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Anna WellsUnknown
Materials by Discipline
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- Intellectual Property and Plagiarism (71)
- Issues in Librarianship (55)
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Professional Organizations
- American Library Association
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- American Association of School Librarians
- Reference and User Services Association
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- Medical Library Association
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- American Association of Law Libraries
Journals & Publications
- College and Research Libraries
- Library and Information Science Research
- Journal of Academic Researcher
- College and Research Library News
- Cataloging and Classification Quarterly
- Reference Services Review
- Library Hi Tech
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- Choice
- Public Libraries Magazine
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- Journal of Information Technology
- Library Journal
- In the Library with the Lead Pipe
Library & Information Services on the Web
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A first look at Burlington High School's upcoming construction plans — from additions to renovations
Aug 11, 2022 04:37 AM PDT
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Harris Library gets a new mobile kitchen | North Smithfield/Blackstone | valleybreeze.com
Aug 11, 2022 03:05 AM PDT
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Lewiston library to host Balloon Bonanza Aug. 18 - Sun Journal
Aug 11, 2022 02:08 AM PDT
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Mobile classroom aims to bring interactive learning to underserved kids at Howard Co. Fair
Aug 11, 2022 01:18 AM PDT
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Family Study Space Now Available in Mullins Library | University of Arkansas
Aug 10, 2022 10:24 PM PDT
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Dixfield-based school board bans gender book from Dirigo library - Portland Press Herald
Aug 10, 2022 09:56 PM PDT
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Mason County Municipal Clerks' Association donates election education books to library
Aug 10, 2022 09:22 PM PDT
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'Getting Girls Into STEM by Improving Education for Everyone' by Asia A. Eaton
Aug 10, 2022 09:02 PM PDT
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Health, education officials offer new COVID guidance for Vt. schools - WABI
Aug 10, 2022 08:38 PM PDT
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Bangor Public Library wraps Summer concert - WCAX
Aug 10, 2022 08:31 PM PDT
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Bladen Co. Public Library to host back-to-school giveaway - WCAX
Aug 10, 2022 08:26 PM PDT
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Tips on online library use, and other metro area community news - NOLA.com
Aug 10, 2022 08:17 PM PDT
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Denton high library | | dentonrc.com
Aug 10, 2022 07:15 PM PDT
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September events at the Mission Valley Library - SDNews.com
Aug 10, 2022 06:40 PM PDT
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Dolly's Imagination Library comes to Larimer County - Loveland Reporter-Herald
Aug 10, 2022 04:40 PM PDT
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Florida Department of Education releases official report on teacher shortages for the 2022-2023 year
Aug 10, 2022 04:16 PM PDT
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Community Calendar: Black Bear Casino Resort Sale, library events and more
Aug 10, 2022 04:10 PM PDT
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San Benito County Library receives $11.8 million grant | BenitoLink
Aug 10, 2022 03:41 PM PDT
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Very Early Childhood Education Center opens larger play area | News | kokomotribune.com
Aug 10, 2022 03:36 PM PDT
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Marfa Public Library announces Summer Reading contest winners - The Big Bend Sentinel
Aug 10, 2022 03:35 PM PDT
Lib & Info on Twitter
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