Effecti ve Str ategi es

in Searchi ng for
Inf or mat ion
Presented by

Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion

Director of Libraries, Rizal Technological University
Lecturer : BU, PUP and UE
July 16, 2008
Jose Rizal University, Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong City
Sponsored by OCLC
Cur r ent Tr ends and
Inno vati ons
 In an institution whether be it educational or
corporate or government, it is difficult to
imagine them without a library and librarians.

 In this fast changing trends and innovations,

the librarians should also be aware and
constantly updated of these new trends.
Everyday the library is challenged by new
technologies,

 thus, libraries and librarians should develop

strategies to be able to meet the demands of
this fast changing world.
Vit al Ro le o f Libraria ns
•Librarians must make
connections with their
communities and
demonstrate their role as
critical for the excellent
performance of the
organization.

•They must be prepared to

prove and communicate
their value to the
organization
The Means of Providing
In for mation
 Identify, acquire, create, or otherwise capture knowledge
 Document, refine, and edit knowledge so that local
knowledge takes on relevance and significance beyond
its genesis
 Organize this knowledge for awareness, access,
retrieval and use by others
 Package, publish and distribute knowledge via the
organization’s portal, pre-identified information flow
models, conferences and other mechanisms
 Manage the information and knowledge to track its
usage and user populations; sunset information and
knowledge that has served its purpose. (Magulies, 2006)
Ad viso ry o r Re ference
Se rvic e
 Has evolved with time
 New information formats and networks
 More information
 Increase in digital information
 Increase in online information
 Changing emphasis in research, teaching,
recreation, community service
 New patrons
 New needs
Informa tio n L ite ra cy
Pr ogram
 The recent innovation now is to prepare
information literacy program in the
academe or in the community. Libraries
and librarians are responsible to inform,
to update and to provide teaching-
learning situation either in the classroom
or in the community.
 Thus, it is important that we know some
terms or concepts about information
literacy.
 "To be information literate, a person
must be able to recognize when information is
needed and have the ability to locate,
evaluate, and use effectively the needed
information“ (ALA, 1989)

Information Literacy is the set of skills needed

to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information.
(Lau, 2006)
 Steps in the Information
Literacy Strategy

1. Clarify and understand the requirements of

the problem or task which information is
sought. Basic questions asked at this stage.

• What is known about the topic?

• What information is needed?
• Where can the information be found?
2. Locating

3. Selecting/analyzing

4. Organizing/synthesizing
• Discriminating between fact and opinion
• Basing comparisons on similar
characteristics
• Noticing various interpretations of data
 • Finding more information if needed.

• Organizing ideas and information

logically

5. Creating/presenting

6. Evaluating
 • Recognizes that accurate and complete
information which is the basis for
intelligent decision making.
• Recognizes the need for information
• Knows how to locate needed information
• Formulates questions based on information
needs.
• Identifies potential sources of information
• Develops successful search strategies

• Accesses sources of information

including computer-based and
other technologies
• Evaluates information no matter what the
source
• Organizes information for practical
application
• Integrates new information into an
existing body of knowledge

• Uses information in critical thinking

and problem solving

• Uses information ethically and legally

 Tools of Library
Information Resources
The Card Catalog or Online Public Access
Catalog (OPAC)
Bibliography
Theses abstracts- online or in databases
Indexed periodical articles (in-house or
published indexes)
Internet - search engines (google,
yahoo, msn, etc)
Web harvesting; webliogaphy
Free online sources
Pathfinder
Ca rd Ca talo g/OP AC
Bibliographic

 Book
Sutton,R. (2000) Chemistry for the Life Sciences. Taylor
& Francis.
 Journal Article
Tura, D. (2004) Antioxidant activity of propolis of various
geographic origins. Food Chemistry, 84(3), p. 329-
339.
Diff erent so urces of
in form atio n
 Books
 print on paper
 microform
 audio tape
 CD-ROM
 web-based
interface
 Ab strac t o f a Th es is
0023 Document Identification Number
Document Identification Number
Author Author Affiliation Title
 Melendres, Nieves V. (BS-PE)."Instructional Skills of Physical Education
Teachers as Perceived by the Students in Andres Bonifacio High School,
Arellano University, School Year 1986-1987." RTUB. Sept. 1986. 49p
Date No. of pages

 The perceptions of 200 students on the instructional skills of PE teachers

were studied using a researcher-made questionnaire which consists of 10-
item-5-point Likert scale. Findings showed that the students' perceptions
have "oftentimes" interpretation. This means that the instructional skills
like "analyzes and identifies specific learning tasks; identifies needs,
interests and capacities of individual students, and provides adequately
for them; motivates the lesson [sic]; asks questions effectively to develop
critical thinking and creativity, etc. are done repeatedly or frequently
implications of the findings. (5 tabs.; 19 refs.) CBG. Signature
abstract proper

keywords : Education, physical education, Teachers, Instructional skills,
High School
So urc es of in form atio n
contin ue…
 Journals
 print subscription
 online subscription
 print + online subscription
 document delivery
instead
 e-books – “chapter-by-
chapter” basis purchase
 e-journals – “article-by-
article” purchase
So urc es of
in form atio n – cont.
 e-books
 e-journals
 available in formats like: mobipocket
 Adobe PDF reader
 Microsoft reader
 E-reader e- reader
 Mobipocket reader
 Open eBook
 OpenReader OpenReader
Se le ctin g o nli ne
database
1. assessment
software
incorporated in
online databases
being subscribed,
like in
 EBSCO Business
Source Complete
 Emerald Insights
 JSTOR
 Philosopher’s Index
 Proquest Online
 PsycArticles
Pathfi nd er

 It is a guide to the literature and resources in a

particular subject area. It is a subject oriented
research guide designed to encourage
researchers a self-directed use of the library

 The Information-Reference Section provides

pathfinders basically to support students and
faculty in their search for recorded literature
and resources available at the University of the
East Library and accessible on the Net.
 ***PATHFINDER STAFF***

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST LIBRARY

Recto, Manila

JAMES ANGELO P. RESURRECCION

Library Staff

RASALIE V. RASALEJOS
Library Staff

AQUILINO M. ABENOJAR
Library Staff

ALLAN CAMBAL
Library Staff

Under the Supervision of:

JUAN C. BUENROSTRO,JR.,Ed.D 2008

Chief Librarian

Reference Section
3rd floor, University Library
Tel. no. (403) 735-5471
 Nutrition is the provision, to cells and
organisms, of the materials necessary (in
the form of food to support life). Many
Common health problems can be
prevented or alleviated with good
nutrition. An organism’s diet is what it
eats.

 There are seven major classes of

nutrients: Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins,
Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber, and , Water.
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 Complete Guides to Live Longer.
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and Vigor
 The Use of Protein-rich
 Carbohydrates for Energy Source
 A Guides to Vitamins and Minerals
 Dietary Macronutrients and Cardiovascular Risks
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 Correct selection of Nutritious Foods
Informa tio n So urc es

 Nutrition Websites

 Tidewater Community College

 Learning Resources Center
 http://www.tcc.edu/lrc/index.html

The Food and Nutrition Information Center

 http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic/
 The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) of the National
Agricultural
 Library (USDA) maintains a variety of electronic access points for
the full texts of its
bibliographies, resource lists, and fact sheets.
 Journal Article

 Gilbert, Sara and Garrow, J. S. A prospective Controlled Trial of

Outpatient Treatment for Obesity. Human Nutrition: Clinical
Nutrition (1983) 37c, p.21-29 (Periodical Section, 4th flr)

 IYENGAR, Ashlok K. and Naraisaga Rao B.S. Long-term Nitrogen

Balance in Preschool Children Fed the Safe Level of Protein
from a Cereal-legume-milk Diet and Adequate Energy.
Human Nutrition (1983) 37c, p.43-51 (Periodical Section, 4th
floor)

Vertical File Clipping

•Langit, Richel B. Kids Who Skip Breakfast Malnourished.

MT 6.26 1998, (Filipiniana Section, 4th floor)
•Key Words in Nutrition: Go, Grow and Glow
TI JY 7’79 6.14 (Filipiniana Section, 4th floor)
•Reversing Dim Nutrition Trends.
DDL JY 23’1988 p.6 (Filipiniana Section, 4th floor)
•Milk Provides Needed Ratio of Nutrients
Malaya No. 28. 89 p.1 (Filipiniana Section, 4th floor)
On lin e Pu bli c Ac cess
Ca talo g
 Online Public Access
Catalog (OPAC) is a
computerized and user
friendly database
system which allows
easy retrieval of entries
from the library’s
database (card
catalog)
Typ es of l ib rary
so ftwa re u se d in
unive rsity b elt
 The library software used by libraries in
university belt in Metro Manila and
nearby places:
2. Follett 6. Others
3. Athena
4. Maelisa
5. G-Soft
6. Iconium
Athena's Advanced Search screen lets patrons easily expand or
narrow searches using boolean logic.