Reference Librarians

-- Michelle Joy, Distance Learning Librarian

Dissertations and Theses update!

dissertation and theses database

-- Michelle Joy, Distance Learning Librarian

Credo Reference Upgrade!

Credo Reference is available under our E-Resources. We have recently upgraded Credo and I’m going to go over what that means today.

When you do a topic search in Credo, it now also searches multiple other databases. This means you’ll get results from other databases without having to repeat your search within them! This doesn’t mean it will be a one stop shop for your research, but it is a fantastic place to start and have a great launch pad to continue from.

On the topic page of any search you will get a brief overview of the topic and then below will be other links to references in Credo and then from the other databases. Here is an example of how that will look:

Do you have questions? There’s an easy way to ask questions right at the bottom of your screen!

If you have any questions Credo cannot answer, or about anything else, our library staff is always happy to be of assistance!

-- Michelle Joy, Distance Learning Librarian

Farewell Morning Chat, Hello Ask-A-Librarian

Good morning! Unfortunately, due to lack of use, we have had to stop doing the Morning Chat for the time being. If enough people express an interest in it's return we may try it again.

However, this does not mean you have no chatting functions available to you! Ask-A-Librarian is available almost every single day of the year! Through the link on our library home page, or through www.askalibrarian.org you will be put in touch with a librarian and can chat with them for immediate assistance. There is a phone app for both apple and android devices as well as the web capabilities.

What can you do with Ask-A-Librarian? You can email, chat, or text a librarian in the state of Florida that is able to answer questions as if they worked here. These can be research questions or something as simple as when is the library open. If you want to email a librarian that works here at Saint Leo, you can fill in this form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Do you have any questions about Ask-A-Librarian? Feel free to ask them in the comments below, email us, or use Ask-A-Librarian to ask your question!

Do you have something you'd like covered by the blog? Let us know and we'll do our best to meet all requests!

Have a wonderful day!

- Michelle Joy, Distance Learning Librarian

Morning Chat

Starting on February 8th there will be a librarian on the Morning Chat on LibAnswers from 8am-10am. You can ask for help with research, how to find things in the library, or whatever else you might want to ask a librarian. Come on over to https://saintleo.libanswers.com/ or click the photo above!

- Michelle Joy, Distance Learning Librarian

Database Spotlight: CQ Researcher

CQ Researcher provides in-depth, unbiased coverage on important issues such as health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy.

Each report is researched, professionally fact-checked, and provides researchers with the following information:

• An introductory overview
• Background and chronology
• An assessment of the current situation
• Tables and maps
• Pro/con statements on opposing positions
• Bibliographies of key sources

Some of the most recent reports include: Pesticide Controversies, Intelligence Reform, and Restoring Ties with Cuba

The CQ Researcher database is located within the databases section on the Cannon Memorial Library Website. Please contact us if you have any questions.

-Theresa Whitehead, Distance Learning Librarian

Question your Research

-Theresa Whitehead, Distance Learning Librarian

Drowning in Information? Narrow your Topic...

Do you ever feel like this?

Try this...

Original Topic: Pollution

Narrowed Topic: Health effects of acid rain on people within the United States

Topic Tip: Think of a particular aspect of a subject to explore and break them into main concepts. If your topic is too broad, then you will retrieve way too many articles.

Search Tip: Use the concept terms within a database search.

                           ORIGINAL TOPIC                            NARROWED TOPIC

Contact us if you have any questions on on how to locate the most relevant sources for your assignments.

-Theresa Whitehead, Distance Learning Librarian

Getting Started with Research

Do you ever have trouble getting started with your research paper?  If so, check out this Infographic on how to begin.  It breaks down the four initial research steps and provides examples for each.

                 

Hopefully this infographic helps you to understand how to start your research paper; however, if you have any questions, contact a librarian at the reference desk or ask a question through LibAnswers.

- Theresa Whitehead, Distance Learning Librarian