Ty Hawkins - English 190 - Section 06 - Fall 2010

Hi all--
Here are answers to the questions you asked or the areas that you indicated were still unclear to you after yesterday's library class. If you are still unclear about anything library-related, please do not hesitate to contact me at 314-977-3598 or baughga@slu.edu. You can also just stop by the Reference Desk and ask for me. -- Georgia Baugh, your English 190 Librarian

Where are most of the medical journals located?
The print medical journals are kept at the Medical Center Library. This library is on the second floor of the Doisy Learning Resource Center on the South end of campus. However, the Medical Center Library provides most medical and health sciences journals online. To find out if SLU has a particular one, use the E-Journal Portal to search by title. If available, the result will show what years are available to you online. Here is an example.

JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association (0098-7484)

	from 01/01/1993 to present in Journals@Ovid Core Biomedical Collections

from 01/01/1998 to present in American Medical Association Journals

To find out if the Medical Center Library has a specific medical journal, search the SLU Library Catalog for the journal's title using the Journal,Magazine,Paper Title choice or the Title choice from the drop-down box.

How do I request a book?
Please see the instructions on your English 190 Course Guide at http://libguides.slu.edu/content.php?pid=148417&sid=1261226

What kind of materials can be checked out of Pius Library?
In addition to books, other materials that are available for check out are
VHS tapes
Music CDs
DVDs
Government Documents - Request from Locust Street Library Facility first.
Curriculum Collection Kits - Have limited circulation period.
Note: Current and bound journals must be used in Pius Library.

Is there one main database that will search all databases?
No, not at this time. You can search all EBSCOhost databases or all Gale/InfoTrac databases at one time by using the Multi-Search link for each, located near the top of the Databases web page at http://libraries.slu.edu/databases/databases.php.

Where can I find more information about the Library of Congress Classification System?
Please check out the Library of Congress Classification System guide at http://libraries.slu.edu/liaisons/baughga/lcclass.html

How do I search for newspapers?
Use one of our newspaper databases. LexisNexis Academic has a large selection of regional and national newspapers. Locate that database on our Databases web page at http://libraries.slu.edu/databases/databases.php in the alphabetical list or in the section titled Databases by Type. The Newspapers category under Databases by Type lists all of our databases for newspapers.

How can I search for DVDs?
Probably the easiest way to search for a particular DVD is to use a Keyword search. Type the title or the first part of the title, connect that title with AND, and then type DVD.
Example: Exodus and DVD
You can see a whole list of DVDs by selecting the link on the first page of the SLU Library Catalog that says Browse All DVDs.

What are the different types of databases and how do I know which one to use?
SLU does have a variety of databases, some general, some specific for a particular subject, some that index only a certain type of publication such as newspapers or dissertations. Take a close look at our Databases page at http://libraries.slu.edu/databases/databases.php. We have them grouped in several different ways. First is just in alphabetical order. However, if you click on the question mark, you can read a description of what it covers. Second, is by subject so if you are in a business class, take a look at the databases in the the Business subject list. Third, is by type. This is where you can locate newspaper databases, dissertation databases, databases that are groups of encyclopedias and other reference books, or databases that cover a specific encyclopedia. Finally, take special note of and use any guide that is prepared especially for the class you are taking. Most, if not all, of the most useful resources should appear on that guide.

Do not have a guide for a class or even the subject? Ask a librarian or your professor.

How do I cite sources?
Use the citation style recommended by your professor. Consult our Style Guides and Manuals web page to see the major styles, MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian and link to selected websites for each. The current edition for each of the above style manuals is kept at the Reference Desk.

I hope this answers the questions you asked. If you have others or need additional assistance, please contact me. I am happy to help--Georgia Baugh