This document provides an overview of library resources for an ANSC 1701 course, including: 1) A discussion of primary vs secondary sources and databases for finding them. 2) Instructions on refining database searches through keywords, truncation, Boolean operators, and evaluating multiple searches. 3) Directions for finding subject-specific databases through the course page or databases by subject tab on the library website.

1. ANSC 1701
Library Resources
Megan Kocher
Fall, 2012

2. Agenda
• Primary vs Secondary Sources
• Library Resources
o Course Page
• Database Searching
o Search Strategies
o Choosing a Database
o Sample Search
• Work Time

3. Primary or Secondary?
table: James Cook University Library (Australia)
http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/libcomp/JCUPRD_030412

4. Library Course Page
www.lib.umn.edu --> Course Resources

5. Hints for Searching
• Break down your Topic into Keywords
o Concepts, Synonyms, Relationships
• Truncation (*)
o agricult* = agriculture, agricultural
• Quotes around phrases "United States"
• Boolean Searching
o AND, OR, NOT
• It will take several tries to get the right sources -
keep refining your search.

6. source: Library of Congress http://catalog.loc.gov/help/boolean.htm

7. Find Databases
o CoursePage --> List of Databases for
Primary or Secondary Sources:
 www.lib.umn.edu/course/ANSC/1701
o Articles & Databases Tab
 www.lib.umn.edu -->Databases by Subject

8. Cite your sources
• Keep detailed records:
o name of Journal or website, title, author,
date created, etc.
• If you need help contact:
o Libraries
o Center for Writing

9. Image Credits
• Offerings of a Chariot and Horse, Tomb of Userhat from
http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/100015547#fullscreen.