COMPOSITION I Library Resources:

Phillip FitzsimmonsAssistant ProfessorMLIS, University of Oklahoma

Reference and Digitization LibrarianAl Harris Library phillip.fitzsimmons@swosu.edu

Today’s Goal:

To introduce you to resources you can use to get into the habit of paying attention to the larger world when watching the news, etc. I will show you:• Databases available through the

SWOSU library.• Useful sites on the World Wide

Web.

Why Should You Use These Resources? • Because Dr. Reimers told you to.

And, all of your professors agree with her.

• The habit of using these resources will contribute to your success as a student and enrich your education.

• Knowing things by to paying attention will make you look smarter and more professional throughout your life.

• Because it is fun and it feels good.• If you need more, see number one.

Library Resources

• New York Times: Database– Complete Front Pages (Reference

Desk)• Pop Culture Database• Films on Demand• Ethnographic Video Online• North American Indian Thought and

Culture• Native American History & Studies

CampusGuide

Library Home Page

NYT 1851 -2009 Database Link

Historical Newspapers: The New York Times

Select Document Type

Select Full Text-PDF For Article

Article PDF Image

Select Page View (Clickable)

Select Whole Pages: Click Numbers

The New York Times: 1980-Present

• LexisNexis Academic 1980 to present

• Newspaper Source Plus 1985 to present

Today’s News

Popular Culture Universe

Video DatabasesEthnographic Film Online Film on Demand

North American Indian Thought and Culture

Native American History & Studies CampusGuide

Life Magazine & Pop Science• Life Magazine Google Books

– Sep 21, 1953 - Dec 29, 1972

• Popular Science Google Books– Mar 1926 - Mar 2009

– Popular Science Archives • Jan 1872 – September 2010

http://www.popsci.com/archives

World Wide Web Resources• Ted Talks • Open Culture• USA.gov

Questions?

• Contact me:

• Phillip Fitzsimmons• 774-3030• phillip.fitzsimmons@swosu.edu

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