Chemeketa Library Handouts

Authors: Finding Biographical Information About Authors

Gives sources and techniques for finding information about authors' lives.

Biographies: Finding Information About a Person

Gives advice on finding information in the catalog, in periodicals, and in reference sources.

Boolean Searching

Explains the basics of searching by combining terms using AND, OR, and NOT.

Citing Sources from Online Databases

How to cite periodicals accessed through electronic databases such as EBSCOhost and The Oregonian and electronic books from netLibrary, using APA and MLA styles.

Colleges and Financial Aid: Scholarship Books in Chemeketa's Library

A list of reference books and web sites to assist you with locating and applying for financial aid resources.

EBSCOhost database basics

How to use the EBSCOhost databases to find articles in magazines, journals, and newspapers.

Guide to Internet Search Tools

Links to Internet search engines and directories.

How To Use CINAHL Effectively

Advice on using the Cumulated Index To Nursing And Allied Health Literature (CINAHL).

Introduction to Library Resources

A basic review of the resources offered by the library.

Literature Resouce Center: A Guide to the Basics

Guide to using a literature reference database providing biographical and critical information on literary figures from all time periods.

The Oregonian

Introductory guide to using the computerized version of the Oregonian.

Periodical Indexes in Print

Two-page guide on using print periodical indexes.

Pro & Con: Finding Materials That Support a Position

How to find books, articles, and Web sites that support a particular position.

Research Tips

Advice on formulating your research need and on evaluating sources

Scholarly vs. Popular

A brief guide to what is meant by "scholarly journals and books"

Specialized Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

How to use the catalog to find specialized subject dictionaries and encyclopedias