Library Orientation

Welcome to Library Orientation!

Hours of Operation When is the library open?

Visiting the Library What you need to come to the library. How long you can check out library materials, fines and holds are covered.

Homework Help MLA Citation Style Guide and tips

About our Staff Learn about the library staff

Library Vocabulary What does renew mean? What is a call number?

Finding Books in the Library How do I use the library look up stations? How do I find a book using the call number?

Research & Resources

Big6 Skills Overview

Beginning a research project can be very overwhelming. It is often hard for some students to know where and how to begin their research. The Big6 skills are steps that will help you start and finish your research with confidence. Follow the six simple steps and you will be on your way to completing your research assignment with ease!

1. Task Definition

1.1 Define the information problem
1.2 Identify the information needed

2. Information Seeking Strategies

2.1 Determine all possible sources
2.2 Select the best sources

3. Location and Access

3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
3.2 Find information within the sources

4. Use of information

4.1 Engage (read, hear, view, touch)
4.2 Extract relevant information

5. Synthesis

5.1 Organize from multiple sources
5.2 Present the information

6. Evaluation

6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness)
6.2 Judge the process (efficiency)

Eisenberg, Mike. "Big6 Skills Overview." Big6. November 19, 2001. 9 Mar 2009 <http://www.big6.com/2001/11/19/a-big6%E2%84%A2-skills-overview/>.

Introduction to Search Tools