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Recommended Search Engines-The Library-University of California. Google alone is not always sufficient, however.

Recommended Search Engines-The Library-University of California

Not everything on the Web is fully searchable in Google. Overlap studies show that more than 80% of the pages in a major search engine's database exist only in that database. For this reason, getting a "second opinion" can be worth your time. For this purpose, we recommend Yahoo! Search or Exalead. Table of features Some common techniques will work in any search engine. You may also wish to consult "What Makes a Search Engine Good? " How do Search Engines Work? Search engines do not really search the World Wide Web directly. Search engine databases are selected and built by computer robot programs called spiders.

If a web page is never linked from any other page, search engine spiders cannot find it. Modern Information Retrieval. Conference Schedule GMT - 7. Conference Schedule GMT - 7. International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) QQML Journal / Home. Archives.

College & Research Libraries. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice. 2012 Proceedings (Library Assessment Conference) 2012 Library Assessment Conference: Building Effective, Sustainable, Practical Assessment Charlottesville, Virginia October 29-31, 2012 Conference program -- Poster abstracts by Theme | Authors -- Roster Presentations -- Posters Plenary Sessions -- Workshops The 2012 Library Assessment Conference took place October 29-31, 2012 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

2012 Proceedings (Library Assessment Conference)

Once again, we were amazed and gratified by the response of the library assessment community. The biennial conference's goal is to build and further a vibrant library assessment community by bringing together interested practitioners and researchers who have responsibility or interest in the broad field of library assessment. Net Generation Students and Libraries. Joan K.

Net Generation Students and Libraries

Join Today » ASIS&T Student Chapter @ SJSU. Becoming a member only takes… TWO easy steps!

Join Today » ASIS&T Student Chapter @ SJSU

Step 1: Enroll as a student member through the ASIS&T national site by filling out ASIS&T’s Student Membership Form and paying the greatly reduced student membership fee of $40.00 (regular membership is $140!). Step 2: Contact Dr. Hirsh, our faculty advisor, with a request to verify you as a student. World Digital Library Home. Untitled - Small_Museums_Cataloguing_Manual_4th.pdf. VRA Core Support Pages. The VRA Core is a data standard for the description of works of visual culture as well as the images that document them.

VRA Core Support Pages

The standard is hosted by the Network Development and MARC Standards Office of the Library of Congress (LC) in partnership with the Visual Resources Association . Questions about the standard’s schemas and documentation should be directed to vracore@vraweb.org. Questions about the official Core website or list should be directed to ndmso@loc.gov. Complimentary Student Memberships in Professional Associations. All Libr students in LIBR 200 are given a complimentary (free!)

Complimentary Student Memberships in Professional Associations

One-year membership in one of the following professional associations: American Library Association Special Libraries Association American Society for Information Science and Technology ARMA International After the end of the add/drop period students in Libr 200 will be given the option to select one of the above associations for their one year free membership. MARA students in MARA 200 are given a one-year membership in ARMA International. We believe that this membership will enhance your understanding of the profession and the issues it faces, which is part of the content of LIBR 200 and MARA 200, and encourage connections between the associations and our students. ProQuest Help. Open Access Journals Search Engine (OAJSE) : Library and Information Science. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. Reference: Libraries: Library and Information Science: Journals.

Emeral Lib and Info Science Journals. Student Tutorials. ILLiad Main Menu. San Jose State University. Teacher Librarian. Free DOI guest search. Research and Documentation Online 5th Edition. Department of Psychology. APA Formatting and Style Guide. Note: This page reflects the latest version of the APA Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7), which released in October 2019.

APA Formatting and Style Guide

The equivalent resource for the older APA 6 style can be found here. Please use the example at the bottom of this page to cite the Purdue OWL in APA. You can also watch our APA vidcast series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel. General APA Guidelines Your essay should be typed and double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11"), with 1" margins on all sides. Font The 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual requires that the chosen font be accessible (i.e., legible) to all readers and that it be used consistently throughout the paper. While the APA Manual does not specify a single font or set of fonts for professional writing, it does recommend a few fonts that are widely available. Major Paper Sections Your essay should include four major sections: the Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References. Title Page A student paper should not include an author note.

Abstract. APA. Jump to navigation APA Style Resources Many SLIS faculty require APA style.

APA

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition) is available through bookstores and is listed in the SLIS e-Bookstore. In addition, a few resources that provide helpful highlights and summaries are listed below. Note: Sites not officially associated with APA may not reflect the most current APA style rules. Databases by Course Number - Library and Information Science - SJSU Research Guides (LibGuides) at San José State University Library. ILLiad Main Menu. Web of Science Help. Welcome! - Online Student's Guide - SJSU Research Guides (LibGuides) at San José State University Library. Getting Started - Library and Information Science - SJSU Research Guides (LibGuides) at San José State University Library. Interlibrary Services (formerly Interlibrary Loan) Interlibrary Services lets library users borrow hard-copy items (books, microfilm, etc.) and articles (paper, electronic) from libraries all over the world.

Interlibrary Services (formerly Interlibrary Loan)

Interlibrary Services does not fill requests for: items already listed in either the SJSU Library or the San José Public Library collectionstextbooksitems on Course Reserves for SJSU students at the King Library Before using Interlibrary Services, please check the Library Catalog to see if the title you need is already listed in the Library's collection. If you need a particular book, it is also good first to check Link+, which often has a faster turnaround than Interlibrary Services. If your item is not in the Library Catalog or Link+, please choose among the following Interlibrary Services options: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library. Social Web & RSS Feeds. On-Demand Learning Center. A superior web conferencing experience for learning The newly redesigned Blackboard Collaborate is a browser-based web conferencing solution that makes synchronous collaboration simple and crystal clear.

On-Demand Learning Center

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Essentials for Participants. Internet Librarian 2013. Program Chair Jane Dysart Dysart & Jones Associates. Net Generation Students and Libraries. Studying the Independent School Library. (4) SJSU School of Library and Information Science. Current Students. Enrolled students should see Libr 203 listed on their D2L home pages by July 27. The course site will become available on August 1. Additional details will be sent via MySJSU by July 27 (end of day). Course Description This course introduces students to a variety of new and emerging technologies used in today's online environment.

Registration and Enrollment. Core Courses and Electives. All courses are offered for three units unless otherwise indicated. Course prerequisites (if any) are listed in green text. Required Courses LIBR 203 is a 1 unit (CR/NC) course required of all students entering SLIS from Fall 2008. It will introduce students to the SLIS elearning environment. It must be completed within the first 4 weeks of the first semester. The courses LIBR 200, LIBR 202, and LIBR 204 are required to be taken within the first 16 units. LIBR 203.

This course introduces students to a variety of new and emerging technologies used in today's online environment. LIBR 200. San Jose State University. New Student Resources. Welcome to our newest students! And congratulations to those of you who have decided to apply for our School's Master of Library and Information Science or Master of Archives and Records Administration program! As you wait to hear back from the university regarding an admission decision, or as you wait for classes to start, we encourage you to learn more about the opportunities available to you as an MLIS or MARA student at the SJSU information school, and how to get started on your journey. Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations. Application Procedures. Hyperlinked Library and Emerging Technologies.

Note: There is a close relationship between this pathway and the Digital Services Pathway. This pathway focuses on the user experience; the Digital Services pathway focuses more on the technical and usability aspects of building digital platforms for users. Students might want to mix and match classes from both pathways.