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Information Literacy

Alumni Library & FYS. Information Literacy. Introduction. Pia Romano, Reference Librarian romanop@wit.edu 4043. Marianne Thibodeau, Assistant Director thibodeaum2@wit.edu 4092. Objectives. Know whom to ask for help Locate service desks – reference & circulation

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Information Literacy

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  1. Alumni Library & FYS Information Literacy

  2. Introduction • Pia Romano, Reference Librarian romanop@wit.edu 4043 • Marianne Thibodeau, Assistant Director • thibodeaum2@wit.edu 4092

  3. Objectives • Know whom to ask for help • Locate service desks – reference & circulation • Learn how to navigate the electronic resources gateway • Name the tool used to find books in the Library

  4. Question • Think of 3 things you want to know about the library.

  5. Library Staff

  6. Reference & Circulation Desks • The Reference Desk is staffed for 91 of the 96 hours that the library is open. This is where you ask questions about research and resources • The Circulation Desk is where you check-out books and request Course Reserve items.

  7. Why we are here! To support your academic success by providing help with… • Research - how do I start… • Access – how do I use… • Technical – how do I create …. • Directional – where do I find…

  8. Things you need to know • Library Card = Wentworth ID Card • Library barcode is below the barcode symbol. It’s a 13 digit number starting with 11193…. • 68,000+ Books • 60,000+ e-Books • 37,000+ e-journals • 70+ Electronic Databases • Group Study Rooms • One-on-one Reference sessions

  9. Information Sources • Books • Journals • Magazines • Encyclopedia • Newspapers • E-mail • Blogs • Google • facebook • Library Catalog • Electronic Databases • Interviews • Conversations • Posters • L-Connect Announcements • Billboards

  10. Information Literacy is knowing… • why • when • how to use different types of sources • how to pick the best source for your needs.

  11. Alumni Library Homepage

  12. Resources for a “Coffee” search • Google Maps • Britannica Online • Academic Search Premier • Library Catalog

  13. Questions • Think of 3 things you wanted to know about the library • 2 things you learned • 1 thing you wish you had learned • Email to ref@wit.edu

  14. Thank you!

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