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Research Roadmap is an interactive online tutorial for students wanting an introduction to research skills. The tutorial covers the basics, including how to select a topic and develop research questions, select, search for, find, and evaluate information sources. It also covers the ethics of information use, including copyright and fair use, how to avoid plagiarism, and how to cite sources correctly.
New Materials
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Arts Administration Library Instruction
Library and information services
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Advanced Library Skills for Physics Research
Library and information services
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Academic Library Instruction
Library and information services
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23 Scholarly Communication Things
Scholary Communications
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Write, Cite, Submit
Write, Cite, Submit will help you plan assignments, look at what plagiarism is, get some guidance on referencing...
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Wikidata for Scholarly Communication Librarianship
Wikidata for Scholarly Communication Librarianship was developed for anyone working in an academic library (or interested...
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Web Literacy for College Students 2nd Ed
This guide will help you become "web literate" by showing you how to become a discerning consumer of information. Learn...
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Using Zotero for Citation Management
A Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing and Citing Your Research
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Using Pressbooks
This Pressbooks Guide builds on information provided in the Pressbooks User Guide published by Pressbooks.com. It follows...
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Undergraduate Guide to the George A. Smathers Libraries
This guide was written by undergraduate students to give fellow undergrads a better understanding of the George A....
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The Insiders: Information Literacy for Okies Everywhere
Information literacy, Disinformation, Fact-checking, Information sources
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Tech Adapt: Emerging Technologies and Canadian Professional Contexts (VLS Library Version)
The Tech Adapt e-book guides learners to communicate clearly with non- and semi-technical audiences. Developed through...
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TCC Library Directory of OER Subject Guides
This directory of OER subject guides was created for Tacoma Community College faculty and staff, and reflects TCC credit,...
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Student Program Handbook Museum and Cultural Management Postgraduate Program, Fall 2023
This handbook has been developed to provide you with information about your program as well as the many services that are...
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Research Data Management in the Canadian Context
Research Data Management is a term for all the things that researchers do to structure, organize and maintain data...
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Rebus Community Reports
This collection of short narratives provides insight into the process of creating open textbooks and other open...
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Portland State University Library General Collections Guidebook
This guidebook provides a broad overview of the general collections available at Portland State University. The guidebook...
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OpenOKState Student Fellows
This resource provides a micro-course opportunity for students to learn about, engage with, and advocate for lower...
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Open Source Software in Libraries
A book about open-source software for librarians.
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MacEwan Open Textbook Authoring Guide
This book is a practical guide to creating or adapting open textbooks using the PressBooks platform. It is continually...
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LIN 175: Information Literacy
This book is created by and for NKU learners with the aim of developing foundational information literacy skills and...
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LibZine: Free Speech on Campus
Higher education, tertiary education
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Library Workbook for English 110: A Topic-Based Approach
An interactive workbook designed to prepare students to make the most of the library instruction workshop for English...
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Library Workbook for English 110
An interactive workbook designed to prepare students to make the most of the library instruction workshop for English...
New Members
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Courtney MayfieldSan Jose State University
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Ally JonesMorgan Community/Technical College
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Allison MartelSpringfield College
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Tshilidzi RamakokovhuHarvard
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Lucy WaltonUniversity of Western Sydney
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Camille AndrewsCollege of William and Mary
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Jennifer SwitzerMary Baldwin College
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Pedro OrtizPedroOrtiz
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Urszula LechtenbergUniversity of Pittsburgh
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Melissa EmoEmporia State University
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Katherine ChisholmMassey University
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Frances Alyanna Del CastilloMaria Montessori International School
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JJ dela LiñaSilliman University
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Mariel BaliliLNU
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Melody ChinSingapore Management University
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Jasmine SmithAlvernia College
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Tuyet-Anh HoangUniversity of Economics Ho Chi Minh City
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Natalie BoulangerUniversity of South Florida
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Amy HwangEastern Nazarene College
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rickyy donakelwin
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Chelsea JamesPima Community/Technical College
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IOPN UIUCUniversity of Illinois System - Urbana-Champaign
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Sarah Hartman-CaverlyPennsylvania State University - Berks
Materials by Discipline
- Archives and Special Collections (51)
- Cataloging and Classification (57)
- Citations and Style Guides (83)
- Information and Communication Technology Literacy (555)
- Information Retrieval (120)
- Information Technology (30)
- Intellectual Property and Plagiarism (72)
- Issues in Librarianship (56)
- Library Specialties (19)
- Professional Development (32)
Professional Organizations
- American Library Association
- Public Library Association
- Association of College and Research Libraries
- Special Libraries Association
- American Association of School Librarians
- Reference and User Services Association
- Young Adult Library Services Association
- Society of American Archivists
- Medical Library Association
- CORE: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures
- American Association of Law Libraries
Journals & Publications
- College and Research Libraries
- Library and Information Science Research
- Journal of Academic Researcher
- College and Research Library News
- Cataloging and Classification Quarterly
- Reference Services Review
- Library Hi Tech
- Library Management
- Library Quarterly
- Archival Science Journal of the Medical Library Association
- Journal of Library Administration
- Journal of Information Science
- Public Library Quarterly
- Choice
- Public Libraries Magazine
- American Libraries
- Journal of Information Technology
- Library Journal
- In the Library with the Lead Pipe
Library & Information Services on the Web
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Opinion| National Library Week promoted access, empowered readers | PVAMU Home
Apr 26, 2024 09:32 PM PDT
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What's In This Issue? - Amherst Indy
Apr 26, 2024 08:24 PM PDT
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Tool Library lends a path to a sustainable future - WBFO
Apr 26, 2024 07:06 PM PDT
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Public libraries always put on 'chopping block,' Queens library leader says - NY1
Apr 26, 2024 06:42 PM PDT
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Alabama House Passes Bill That Could Be Used to Criminalize Librarians | Truthout
Apr 26, 2024 04:49 PM PDT
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Friends of the Ormond Beach Library to hold annual meeting | Observer Local News
Apr 26, 2024 04:08 PM PDT
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Office of Commonwealth Libraries Hosts Grand Re-Opening Celebration for Historic State ...
Apr 26, 2024 03:47 PM PDT
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West Grand celebrates student intern learning about education at elementary school
Apr 26, 2024 03:06 PM PDT
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BVU Education for Service 2024 nominees - Storm Lake Times Pilot
Apr 26, 2024 01:23 PM PDT
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First Amendment challenge over Florida children's book removal goes forward - Orlando Sentinel
Apr 26, 2024 01:10 PM PDT
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Local News - KAJO
Apr 26, 2024 11:32 AM PDT
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Learn to make kimchi at North Olmsted Library | Chronicle Telegram
Apr 26, 2024 11:03 AM PDT
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Pacific Ridge in Carlsbad named a US Green Ribbon school - FOX 5 San Diego
Apr 26, 2024 11:00 AM PDT
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Transient charged in attempted kidnapping of child at Walnut Creek Library - East Bay Times
Apr 26, 2024 10:37 AM PDT
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What's Happening at the Library? — April 26, 2024 Edition - WestfordCAT
Apr 26, 2024 10:00 AM PDT
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US Dept. of Education investigates complaint of alleged anti-Palestinian harassment at ...
Apr 26, 2024 09:59 AM PDT
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IPL board member Stephen Lane resigns from his position before IPS board removes him
Apr 26, 2024 08:48 AM PDT
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Black Teacher Archive Enters New Phase with Grant Awards
Apr 26, 2024 07:58 AM PDT
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Department of Education Releases Long Awaited Title IX Regulations - Lexology
Apr 26, 2024 07:36 AM PDT
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Here's what Palm Springs library could look like after $40M overhaul - The Desert Sun
Apr 26, 2024 06:24 AM PDT