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Reference Question #2

Thu, 10 May 2007 18:28:49 GMT

Answered by Sarah Brick Archer

Question: How do I use the indexes and what are they actually saying?

Answer: Indexes are pointers to where articles or other resources can be found. The indexes can be in paper format or electronic. Many indexes are tied to specific subjects or disciplines. When using a print index, read the preface for information about using the index. With electronic databases, use the help screens.

Examples:

A print index - The New York Times Index.

Indexes the New York Times newspaper. We have the New York Times index in paper format and electronic. We have the New York Times newspaper on microfilm and in electronic format. If you search a subject like arts education, you will find a CITATION to an article in the newspaper. See the interpretation below for what it means.

New York City, once a proud leader in arts education, is now
struggling to provide its students with any arts at all; while
budget cuts have decimated arts programs in many cities
and town across country, arts education experts say that
New York, magnet for artists, is among worst off;
examples cited; photo (M) F 5, B, 1:3

February 5th; Section B; page 1; column 3.
The year is the year of the volume you are using.
Length of article: L=Long (over 3 columns), M=Medium(1-3 columns), S=Short (Less than 1 column)

Electronic Index - The New York Times

If you search a subject like: school closings, you get a CITATION to an article in the newspaper. You could look it up in our paper copy on our shelves, or

In East Harlem School Closing, Talk of a Class Divide

David Gonzalez. New York Times (Late Edition (East Coast)).
New York, N.Y.: Apr 10, 2007. ; p. B.1

Full text

Abstract

You can link right to the full text article or read the abstract of this article online.

More questions? Contact library@nsuok.edu - or leave us a comment here.

John Vaughan Library Tahlequah - Broken Arrow Library - Muskogee Library

Getting Materials to Use from the Library

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:40:53 GMT

How do I get a book or article?

If you are on the Tahlequah Campus, come to the Library. You can then have access to all of our print or electronic books and articles.

If you are not on campus, but are an NSU student, you can still get materials. It just depends on where they are, how long it will take.

If the book or article is in Tahlequah and you are on another campus, ask for Document Delivery or fill our the form online to request an item.

We can also get you books and articles from other libraries, but it may take a little longer.Fill out the Illiad request form or put a hold on the material in the online catalog.The areas in the Library to ask for are: InterLibrary Loan or Document Delivery.

More questions? Contact library@nsuok.edu - or leave us a comment here.
John Vaughan Library Tahlequah - Broken Arrow Library - Muskogee Library

Dictionaries

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:25:08 GMT

Reference questions from our users - #1

Q. Where can I find dictionaries?

A. Unabridged dictionaries are on stands at the end of the
reference shelving aisles. Other English-language dictionaries
are at PE 1625.
-Sarah Brick Archer

We also have online access to dictionaries:

Oxford English Dictionary Provides meaning, history and usage of words in the English language

Roget's Thesaurus Online thesaurus
Webster's Dictionary Online dictionary

Or you can use Google by typing in the Google search box:
define: (your word)
Example:

Web

Definitions of acrobat on the Web:

Acrobat
is part of a set of applications developed by Adobe to create and view
PDF files. Acrobat is used to create the PDF files, and the freeware
Acrobat Reader is used to read the PDF files.
www.creativeracity.com/education/glossary.asp

A software program by Adobe that creates and reads .pdf (portable document format) files.
www.7designavenue.com/glossary.htm

a person or animal that jumps, tumbles, or does other feats requiring great skill and strength
www.fen.com/studentactivities/sbgs/readingClub/graceful_giants/glossary.html

A free piece of software from ADOBE which allows you to read .pdf documents.
www.into.ie/downloads/gloss1.htm

an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

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John Vaughan Library Tahlequah - Broken Arrow Library - Muskogee Library

ILLiad Service Passes 10,000 Mark

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:55:45 GMT

Interlibrary Loan recently had something to celebrate!

In just over a year they have processed 10,000 requests using the new electronic ILL system called ILLiad. That includes all requests: Lending, Borrowing and Document Delivery here at the Tahlequah Campus and at the Broken Arrow Branch as well.

Everyone who works in ILL, Renée Rae Ridge, Donna Graham and student assistant, Jimmy Kue (NSU-Tahlequah) and at NSUBA (Jamie Holmes, Pamela Louderback and Linda Summers) are pleased as punch to reach this milestone in such a short time. The ILL Dept would also like to thank the other Access Services Departments (Circulation & Reserve) for stepping in and helping out when ILL has been deluged with requests. Job well done everyone!

More questions? Contact library@nsuok.edu - or leave us a comment here.

John Vaughan Library Tahlequah - Broken Arrow Library - Muskogee Library

Popular Library Databases

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 21:52:19 GMT

Here is a chart of the most popular databases during the last month:
Which ones do you use regularly?

Have you noticed the new Library Web Page?

The same resources are available, but now the page should be easier to use. Let us know if you see changes that need made for you to use it better.

John Vaughan Library Tahlequah - Broken Arrow Library - Muskogee Library

Scholastic Book Fair Time

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:11:57 GMT

Guess what????
It's time for our Fall Book Fair. The book fair will be set up every day this week (November 6-10th). Sales from the book fair help put Y Collection books on our shelves. We will be having the book fair at the North end of First floor. As you walk in and out of the Library, take some time to look at what we have for sale. We will set up at 9 everyday and close at 6, except for Friday, when we will close at 5 pm. And remember, you can get a head start on your holiday shopping.

More questions? Contact library@nsuok.edu - or leave us a comment here.

John Vaughan Library Tahlequah - Broken Arrow Library - Muskogee Library

Welcome Kristin Kroger

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:33:24 GMT

Yes, we have a new librarian here in Broken Arrow.
Her name is Kristin Kroger
Her phone extension is 6457
Her email is kroger@nsuok.edu
Her web page is http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~Ekroger/
Kristan's title is "Instruction Librarian"
After her training, Kristin will be working primarily on developing and intergrating bibliographic instruction programs both in person in Broken Arrow and online. Kristin will be working closely with Emily Brown when she begins this Fall to cooperatively develop and market CLIP routines for the various NSU campuses. She will be taking on library coordination of yet-to-be-assigned academic departments, and she will also oversee at least one library area of operation.
Kristin holds a BA in English Literature from Franciscan University and earned her MLS from the University of South Florida in 1997. Kristin comes to us from Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she worked as an instruction/reference librarian at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Library for 6 years. Additionally, Kristin has a number of years of experience working at Oakland Public Library in both technical and public service areas.
Help us welcome Kristin when you see her in Broken Arrow.

More questions? Contact library@nsuok.edu

John Vaughan Library Tahlequah - Broken Arrow Library - Muskogee Library

Do You Need Phone Numbers?

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 22:07:36 GMT

We have phone books in the Library.
We keep many major cities along with all Oklahoma phone books in the Reference Area. So if you are planning a trip or just want information in printed form, this is the place to go.
Do you need remote access to this information? Try our database:

Reference USA
White and Yellow pages with US company info
Just for fun, look at Peeps at the Library from Millikin University

More questions? Contact library@nsuok.edu

John Vaughan Library Tahlequah - Broken Arrow Library - Muskogee Library

Books Banned in Libraries

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:53:41 GMT

This is Banned Books Week in Libraries.

See information from the American Library Association.

Some examples of books banned in 2005:
"Forever" by Judy Blume for sexual content and offensive language;

· "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger for sexual content, offensive language and being unsuited to age group;

· "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier for sexual content and offensive language; and

· "Whale Talk" by Chris Crutcher for racism and offensive language.

Read more about it: Search the Library Catalog for books on the topic

More questions? Contact library@nsuok.edu

John Vaughan Library Tahlequah - Broken Arrow Library - Muskogee Library

Ebooks and Library Second Floor

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 03:25:19 GMT

Ebooks we subscribe to for your use:

Access 40,543 full text books through NetLibrary

25,709 full text books through Ebrary

14 titles at Books@OVID

Search all ebook titles in the Library Catalog

What is on second floor in the library? Part 2

On the North Side of Second Floor you will find two collections.

1. SPECIAL COLLECTIONScontains particular materials relating to the history and culture ofthe Cherokee Indians, other tribes of Oklahoma and the state ofOklahoma, with emphasis on the Northeastern Oklahoma region. Special Collections houses materials relating to the history andfounding of NSU which has roots in early Cherokee education. The bookshoused in Special Collections are found through the online catalog. Indexes to the uncataloged materials are available in Special Collections, and staff members are always present to assist those who wish to use the resources in the area.

2. Next to Special Collections you will find, CURRICULUM MATERIALS Curriculum Materials is located on the second floor and is designed toprovide support to the teacher education program. It includes: studenttexts, teacher's editions, tests, kits, and other teachingmaterials. No college textbooks or methods books are available inCurriculum Materials.
All materials in the collection (except thecurrent uncataloged Oklahoma Textbook Review Center materials) may bechecked out for 21 days. Oklahoma state adopted textbooks are the mainpart of the collection. Curriculum materials are indexed in the Online Catalog.

Let's look at the North side of second floor of the John Vaughan Library in Tahlequah.

The majority of the floor containsmagazines and periodicals. Do you wonder what the difference isbetween a magazine and a journal? Do you have an assignment touse a scholarly journal? Check this guide to find the way to tellthe difference: Journals vs. Magazines
On this floor you will find:

Newspapersolder than today on shelves on the south side near the atriumwindows. These are kept for 3-6 months and are arrangedalphabetically.

Microfilm newspapers, like The New YorkTimes back to 1857, the Wall Stree Journal and other newspapers. These are located next to the loose issues in the cabinets against thesouth wall.

Microfilm of periodicals (magazines andjournals). These are older issues of magazines and journals(usually 1975-2000, however, some are current). These arearranged by call number so you will need to use the online catalog to locate a particular title. Microfilm reader printers are available for your use.

Themagazine journal collection. Many shelves of materials arearranged by call number. You will find recent loose issues on theshelves next to issues that have been bound in volumes.

Government periodicals. These issues are on separate shelving on the southeast side of the atrium wall.

Otherservices on 2nd floor North side: InterLibrary Loan | LibraryAdministrative offices | Room 206, currently being used forScience/math classes | Technology Support offices for the Library

InBroken Arrow and Muskogee you will find the same resources on a smallerscale. You will find loose newspapers, bound and loose periodicals.However, you will only find microfilm and older issues in Tahlequah.This does not mean you can't have access in Broken Arrow and Muskogee.Ask the librarian at your library to get what you need through document delivery.

More questions? Contact library@nsuok.edu

John Vaughan Library Tahlequah - Broken Arrow Library - Muskogee Library