LIS4060 Class 5 Notes

The Reference Interview

In-Class Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfd3wPpH1t0 - From New Zealand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtDzRJS5rK8 - The Reference Zone, U. of Toronto

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EFROHKzGtM - U. of Toronto

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2qpmiYoaHU - XtraNormal animation

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSP622Cra4 - Another Animation

Others:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coLWNp64rZo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwK3eDm-MeI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZMilmYft_s

Reference Interview (a good one): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmLTZRp5Iao

Not so good reference interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Niac-sIGd8g

Overload: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P0k0qpS11U

So you want to be an academic librarian - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it4WZ68MlkU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XvAakX__cQ - Color Printer incident

Writing Good Annotations

Types of Annotations (cf. http://myrin.ursinus.edu/help/resrch_guides/annotate.htm)

Descriptive (or Informative) Annotations

Describe the content of a book, article, or Web site. Point out distincive features.

London, Herbert. "Five Myths of the Television Age." Television Quarterly 10(1) Spring 1982:81-89. The author explains how television contradicts five ideas commonly believed by most people, using specific examples seen on television, such as the assassination of John Kennedy, to demonstrate his points. His examples contradict such truisms as "seeing is believing", "a picture is worth a thousand words", and "satisfaction is its own reward." London uses logical arguments to support his ideas, and doesn't refer to any previous works on the topic: the article is his personal opinion.

Critical (or Evaluative) Annotations

In addition to description of contents, a critical annotation evaulates the usefulness of the item and possibly compares and contrasts with other resources.

London, Herbert. "Five Myths of the Television Age." Television Quarterly 10(1) Spring 1982:81-89. Herbert London, a Dean at New York University and author of several books and articles, explains how television contradicts five ideas commonly believed by most people, using specific examples seen on television, such as the assassination of John Kennedy, to demonstrate his points. His examples contradict such truisms as "seeing is believing", "a picture is worth a thousand words", and "satisfaction is its own reward." London uses logical arguments to support his ideas, and doesn't refer to any previous works on the topic: the article is his personal opinion. His style and vocabulary would make the article of interest to any reader. The article clearly illustrates London's points, but does not explore their implications, leaving the reader with many unanswered questions.

Annotated Bibliographies

An annotated bibliography usually contains bibliographic citations followed by 2-3 sentence descriptive annotations of the essential details of the item and its usefulness. It contains enough information to let users know if the work is worth the time to consult.

Additional Links

http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill28.htm

http://www.scripps.ohiou.edu/pwestfall/info/xtras/primer.html

http://library.ucsc.edu/ref/howto/annotated.html

 

Responding to Email Reference - In-Class Examples

Question Submitted: I am researching "netbooks" and am required to use DU Library Databases and need a newspaper article with an actual print source. I am having a hard time finding that type of result. Which database(s) might return that type of result?

Question Submitted: What is the best way for me to enter a search criteria for researching how family members communicate with an Alzheimer's disease patient?

Question Submitted: I am researching a paper on the Tulip Bulb Crash in the 1600's in Holland and was wondering where to start my research. It was an economic crash.

Question Submitted: I am trying to find some information on the types of capital controls Iceland implemented during and immediately after its financial crisis. Where might I find information on the specifics of these capital controls (namely, what exact types of activities did they restrict, were they controls on the exchange rate, convertibility of the currency, controls on inflows or outflows of investments to the country etc )?

Question Submitted: I am trying to find data and information on the marketing/advertising industry in Colorado so that I can determine some potentially profitable segments, however I am having trouble finding ANYTHING! Can you advise me where to look?

Question Submitted: 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 Submitted: 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.