Criteria to evaluate popular, scholarly, and trade periodicals . . .

Sometimes you can determine the content of a periodical just by looking at the cover. However, there are times when it can be very difficult to determine whether a periodical article is from a scholarly, popular, or trade periodical. In an effort to make this process a little easier, Jill Shoemaker created a spreadsheet that gives some tips on what to look for and some examples of each type. With just a little modification, this spreadsheet can be found at this link: Criteria

How might I use a blog in teaching?

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"A blog will only be effective for students in their learning (and for your teaching) if it is relevant to the learning context being provided or developed. From a student's point of view the most pragmatic way in which this is understood is in terms of assessment - if a blog is used but contributes nothing to their final result, then it can be very hard to encourage students to use a blog."

Sebastian Fiedler, Seblogging

Electronic Books

Do not forget the NetLibrary (E-book) collection when doing your research. This is our electronic database of full-text titles that can be downloaded, “checked out” on the Internet, and read from your home computer. For more information and/or to learn how you can set up your account, contact the Barger-Richardson LRC at 812-749-1269.

How to use MetaLib

How to use MetaLib on and off campus

MetaLib is a portal provided by Ex Libris that allows library patrons to access databases provided by their institutions. It not only allows students on campus to access the libraries online services, it also gives off campus users the ability to access resources available from their university.


For more information link to How to access MetaLib