9.1: Let's Talk about the Library
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Understand and utilize library resources effectively for research and academic purposes.
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Apply information literacy skills to evaluate and use various types of sources and databases.
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Implement academic integrity principles by properly citing sources and avoiding plagiarism.
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Evaluate the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and its impact on academic integrity.
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Differentiate between various types of research studies and understand their purposes in academic research.
Let's Talk about the Library
Students are often intimidated by the library. Librarians know that library anxiety is real and that it can be hard to talk to your librarian. We know it's hard to decide what your topic is, decide where to start to search, and where to go for the best resources. Don't worry - we are the experts and we want to help. That's what reference/research librarians went to school to do. Think of your librarian as a kind of research magician, we can teach you the skills you need to be successful in your research quest. And research is a quest. Finding good sources that support your work takes work. Depending on your library, you can walk in to the library, send us an email, call us on the phone, make an appointment, or use chat. If you don't know where to go in the library - we are often found behind the desk that says "Research," "Reference," or "Information." You can also ask at the first desk you see in the library, they will know to send you to one of us!
Remember that when you are brave enough to ask questions, you have already taken your first step toward good research! Your librarians can help you find other services on campus and can often find answers around campus when you aren't sure where to start.
Figure 9.1