COMPOSITION I
Library Resources:
Phillip Fitzsimmons
Assistant Professor
MLIS, University of Oklahoma
Reference and Digitization Librarian
Al Harris Library
phillip.fitzsimmons@swosu.edu
Today’s Goal:
To introduce you to resources you can use
to get into the habit of paying attention to
the larger world when watching the news,
etc. I will show you:
• Databases available through the
SWOSU library.
• Useful sites on the World Wide Web.
Why Should You Use These Resources?
• Because Dr. Reimers told you to.
And, all of your professors agree with her.
• The habit of using these resources will
contribute to your success as a student
and enrich your education.
• Knowing things by to paying attention will
make you look smarter and more
professional throughout your life.
• Because it is fun and it feels good.
• If you need more, see number one.
Library Resources
• New York Times: Database
– Complete Front Pages (Reference Desk)
• Pop Culture Database
• Films on Demand
• Ethnographic Video Online
• North American Indian Thought and Culture
• Native American History & Studies
CampusGuide
Library Home Page
NYT 1851 -2009 Database Link
Historical Newspapers:
The New York Times
Select Document Type
Select Full Text-PDF For Article
Article PDF Image
Select Page View (Clickable)
Select Whole Pages: Click Numbers
The New York Times: 1980-Present
• LexisNexis Academic 1980 to present
• Newspaper Source Plus 1985 to present
Today’s News
Popular Culture Universe
Video Databases
Ethnographic Film Online
Film on Demand
North American Indian Thought
and Culture
Native American History & Studies
CampusGuide
Life Magazine & Pop Science
• Life Magazine Google Books
– Sep 21, 1953 - Dec 29, 1972
• Popular Science Google Books
– Mar 1926 - Mar 2009
– Popular Science Archives
• Jan 1872 – September 2010
http://www.popsci.com/archives
World Wide Web Resources
• Ted Talks
• Open Culture
• USA.gov
Questions?
• Contact me:
• Phillip Fitzsimmons
• 774-3030
• phillip.fitzsimmons@swosu.edu
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