BASIC LIBRARY SKILLS

You need to Know these things

So you can do these things

  • Take advantage of available resources and develop a reasonable level of self-reliance.
  • Determine whether to use the library catalog for books or a periodical database for periodical articles.
  • Locate books by author, title, subject, keyword, or call number in a library catalog.
  • Navigate through electronic databases.
  • Choose valid subject headings, which are appropriate to your desired topic.
  • Retrieve circulating books and reference materials from library shelves.
  • Search electronic databases, including library catalogs and the Internet, for information in a systematic manner.
  • Use the computer to access the library catalog, electronic databases, and the Internet.
  • Do research on a systematic way.
  • Ask for help when you need it, rather than trying to figure everything out by yourself.
  • Do a works cited page.
  • Understand the language used in doing research.

You need to Know these things

So you can do these things

  • Take advantage of available resources and develop a reasonable level of self-reliance.
  • Determine whether to use the library catalog for books or a periodical database for periodical articles.
  • Locate books by author, title, subject, keyword, or call number in a library catalog.
  • Navigate through electronic databases.
  • Choose valid subject headings, which are appropriate to your desired topic.
  • Retrieve circulating books and reference materials from library shelves.
  • Search electronic databases, including library catalogs and the Internet, for information in a systematic manner.
  • Use the computer to access the library catalog, electronic databases, and the Internet.
  • Do research on a systematic way.
  • Ask for help when you need it, rather than trying to figure everything out by yourself.
  • Do a works cited page.
  • Understand the language used in doing research.