Week 7

Who Does Reference?

Online Reference Services (not library-related)

http://542542.com/ 542 is the phone number equivalent to KGB ("special agents"). Now it is: http://www.kgbanswers.com/

http://www.answerbag.com/ Started by Rich Gazan, former professor here.

http://www.ask.com/ Founded as Ask Jeeves in 1996 and renamed Ask.com in February 2005

http://answers.yahoo.com/ Have to login before getting an answer. The Yahoo community answers the question, then you vote on the best answer, or the community votes on the best answer.

http://answers.google.com/ No longer operational.

http://www.askeet.com/ Requires sign-in first

http://www.funadvice.com/ Personal advice and other categories

Which Q&A App Sucks the Least? - Interesting web page

Libraries with Chat or IM

University of California Berkeley GovChat: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/doemoff/govinfo/gov_online.html

University of Michigan Libraries: http://www.lib.umich.edu/ask-librarian

Michigan State University Libraries: http://www.lib.msu.edu/contact/askalib/

Seattle Public Library: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_chat

Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/

Government Information Online (GIO): Ask a Librarian: http://131.193.153.128/

University of Denver, Main Library: http://library.du.edu/contact/ask.html

 Now, most academic libraries have some form of chat.

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Tonight I will show how each of your final topics are enhanced by searching for reference resources in Guide to Reference.

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Preparation for Final

Question: Starbucks statistics market share per year and how many years as leader in its industry?

Question: I am doing a paper on Flea Caves in Peru, more specifically the Pikimachay cave for my Latin American Archeology course. I would love any resources on the subject, may it be electronic, book or video.

Question: I am doing a research report on traditional irish food, specifically the history of corned beef and cabbage and cornish pastries. I was wondering if you have or know of any books in the library with any information on this. Thank you.

Question: I am doing a statistics project and I'm trying to find information, particularly hard data, on pet ownership of companion animals and their effects on human health and well-being. I've found a lot of journal articles but I need the sources of data (hard numbers, specific answers to survey questions, etc) in order to run a regression analysis for class. If I'm not able to find hard data specifically linked to this topic, I would be interested in finding data relating to depression rates or happiness rates, etc. to use in comparison with the rise of pet ownership of companion animals in this country during the last 30-50 years. Thank you. Friday, May 15, 2009

Question: What is the full name of this journal: GEO. INT'L. L J.

Question: approx.1999-2000 legislative session in CO Gov Bill Owens signed law forcing teachers to retire, how many?why?end result? other state employees effected? especially librarians? bill #?f ormula used? like total years of service + age >= 80?,Thanks. Adddional question: one more thing I forgot to ask on my previous question what level of teachers were effected k-12 and higher ed? did it create shortages? I just need some citable sources, newpapers are ok, and government reports/statistics maybe. thanks

Question: I'm involved in a group project for my international business class about a company called Globex LLC. The company provides security for corporate executives and wealthy individuals. They're basically bodyguards who have secret service, military, or government backgrounds. In addition to that they can act as a personal concierge, and help customers with things like coordinating their travel plans. Do you know where I could find general information on the bodyguard/security industry as a whole? I'm looking for a general overview of the industry. I haven't had much luck so far consulting traditional sources like Standard & Poors, Valueline, etc., because the industry is so specialized. I've also checked numerous databases and magazines on the Penrose and Denver Public Library websites, and I can't really find anything other than a random article here and there. There aren't many books on the industry, and when I do find something, it's typically “The Bodyguard” movie, some fictional book about a bodyguard, or an old book on bodyguard techniques. I've checked the internet many a time, and the search typically gives me results pertaining to some small company that provides bodyguards or a bodyguard training school. Do you have any advice or insight on where I could find information on this industry? Thank you for your help.

Question: I'm researching how the media (live news broadcasts, internet news, televisions, radio, etc.) have effected and can effect diplomacy and foreign policy. I've looked for books and articles but I haven't really found anything of this nature. Do you have any suggestions or thoughts about how to find information about the media shaping foreign policy? Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for all of your help!

Question: please help me find info on Scott's Hut in antarctica

Question: I'm looking for information that will tell me why women over 50 choose to have elective plastic surgery / aesthetic cosmetic surgery, and which procedure is the most popular among that age group of women. I've done some research on my own, but I'm beginning to feel like a deer facing headlights. Thanks! Oh, I'm referring specifically to American women of varied social locations.

Question: Which databases would have the most information about the current trends in the car wash industry?

Question: I am looking for a judicial decree or order in a case that is specific to environmental law. I would like a case on wind energy development. Can you please recommend a database that will generate a court case. I have browsed the electronic database and it's mostly law or articles. Thanks

Question: can you provide on-line reference for information resourses pertaining to the "NAFTA Treaty of 1993"?

Question: I am researching communism in indonesia since 1949. Can you direct me to a database that will give me some resources?

Question: I'm finishing a story on a young girls ballet class here in Montclair, NJ and wonder if you have statistics or estimates on the number of dance students under age 12 or age 16, nationally or by state.

Question: I need to find information on the structure of the fishing industry.

Question: How do I search for images(fotos,maps,graphs)related to individuals and communities of people who are on parole? I need to be able to print them so that I can create a collage of sorts for a GSSW class. Thankyou!

Question: I am trying to get information on Laptop computers from Consumer Reports

Question: I'm looking for statistics on students seeking csr/sustainability jobs and attitudes toward wanting to work for companies that make a difference. I'm looking for data and research that reinforces this idea.

Question: Hi! I am having a difficult time searching for short stories or poetry about change, transition from one life to another, or the difficulty of returning from war. I am searching specifically for folk stories, ancient tales, or poems (not directly related to modern war or change but an analogy) Any help you could provide would be great appreciated!

Question: I am doing research on fear appeal as a method of persuasion, and my book discusses a model called "Drive Reduction Model" by "Janis." I am trying to find out additional information about this model and not having much luck. I tried to use the electronic database, but am not sure what category to search in. I tried advertising, leadership, market research, etc. Is there anyway to help find more information on "Drive Reduction Model" by Janis? If so, please let me know if I should come into the library, or if the data is accessible remotely?

Question: Future predictions of the demographics of the US population. Further, concerns over the assimilation of the various legal and unauthorized persons living in the US

Question: I need to find th most current statistics about how many American expatriates are living overseas. What database should I try?

Question: Having problems finding information to answer the following question: What is the political system prevalent in France? Use the “collectivist” vs. “individualist” and “democratic” vs.” totalitarian” dimensions in answering this question. I know its a presidential republic, but I'm having problems with the other two, more so the first (individualist vs. collectivist) Thanks!