Merry Christmas
Christine Dodge
How To Get The Best Of The Library Through Resources
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Saturday, December 20, 2008
Project 3: Final
My project 3 is about how to get best of the Library through Resources; its about what resources to use and it talks about each one.
Merry Christmas
Christine Dodge
Merry Christmas
Christine Dodge
Thursday, November 27, 2008
BLOG REFLECTION #8 TOPIC
This is my 3rd online Library class, I have participated in plenty of library instructions in my other classes. Most of my library instructions had to do with looking up books and writing down the citations. I have learned a lot from this class, like how to help patrons in the library, looking up research, and plenty more.
Ever since I took this class research now seems to be easier to look up online and in books/encyclopedia. I have bookmarked tons of subscribed library websites, online encyclopedias, and research websites.
Ever since I took this class research now seems to be easier to look up online and in books/encyclopedia. I have bookmarked tons of subscribed library websites, online encyclopedias, and research websites.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
BLOG REFLECTION #7 TOPIC
Hey everyone, I just wanted to say that the Lakers are doing GREAT! They are 7-0 right now, I think we have a good chance of making it to the Finals again if almost everyone stays healthy thoughout the season (especially Kobe and Andrew)!
Okay, if I was instructing a patron who wanted to use electronic/internet resources for researching their topic I would tell them that ProQuest is the best choice. You can look up tons of books, articles, and much more. You get plenty of results that you can choose from.
If I had to give the patron a list of electronic/internet resources, this would be my list to give him or her.
1. ProQuest – you can look up books, articles and more
2. Encyclopedia.com – you can looks up facts from encyclopedias, books, and articles.
3. Encyclopedia Brittanica.com – you can looks up facts from encyclopedias, books, and articles.
4. Subscription research databases -
5. LII.org
6. Government Sponsored websites
7. Wikipedia
8. Favorite search engine
Okay, if I was instructing a patron who wanted to use electronic/internet resources for researching their topic I would tell them that ProQuest is the best choice. You can look up tons of books, articles, and much more. You get plenty of results that you can choose from.
If I had to give the patron a list of electronic/internet resources, this would be my list to give him or her.
1. ProQuest – you can look up books, articles and more
2. Encyclopedia.com – you can looks up facts from encyclopedias, books, and articles.
3. Encyclopedia Brittanica.com – you can looks up facts from encyclopedias, books, and articles.
4. Subscription research databases -
5. LII.org
6. Government Sponsored websites
7. Wikipedia
8. Favorite search engine
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Project 2: Proposal to create Reference Library
Project 2: Proposal to create Reference Library
Hello, my name is Christine Dodge and I need funding to create a new public library in Hollywood, California.
The population of Hollywood is 123,436. The percentage of race in Hollywood are: White – 61.48% (75,883), Hispanic/Latino – 35.49% (43,803), some other race alone – 19.95% (24,628), Asian- 6.93% (8,548), two or more races – 6.09% (7517), Black/African American – 4.83% (5,966), American Indian & Alaska Native – 0.60% (743), and Hawaiian & Pacific Islander – 0.12% (151). These sources are from 2000 Census LA Almanac at http://www.laalmanac.com/population/po24la.htm . The percentage of age in Hollywood are: The languages that are mostly spoken in Hollywood are English and Spanish.
Libraries in Hollywood
Francis Howard Goldwyn – Hollywood Regional Library Branch http://www.lapl.org/branches/Branch.php?bID=11
This library is located at 1623 N. Ivar Ave.
Hollywood, CA. 90028.
Resources:
Electronic Resources – Provide free access to computers which are connected to the Library's information network and the internet. Patrons may search LAPL's many electronic resources including the online catalog, over 100 subscription databases, word processing, language learning, literacy and a large historic document and photograph collection. Patrons may use specially designed Web sites are provided for children, teens, and Spanish speakers.
Services:
You may reserve a computer, meeting room rentals are available. Other services are: Friends of Library Group, free public wireless internet access are available.
http://www.lapl.org/branches/Branch.php?bID=37
This library is located at 5211 Tujunga Ave.
North Hollywood, CA. 91601
Resources:
Electronic Resources – This library has the same exact resources as Francis Howard Goldwyn – Hollywood Regional Library.
Services: This library has the same exact services as Francis Howard Goldwyn – Hollywood Regional Library.
Other Libraries within or near the city are:
Valley Plaza Branch Library located at 12311 Vanowen Street North Hollywood, CA. 91605 http://www.lapl.org/branches/Branch.php?bID=57
Studio City Branch Library located at 12511 Moorpark St. Studio City, CA. 91604 http://www.lapl.org/branches/Branch.php?bID=25
Sun Valley Branch Library (An Eco-Friendly Facility) located at 7935 Vineland Ave. Sun Valley, CA. 91352 http://www.lapl.org/branches/Branch.php?bID=52
Will & Ariel Durant Brach Library located at 7140 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90046 http://www.lapl.org/branches/Branch.php?bID=31
John C. Fremont Brach Library located at 6121 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90038 http://www.lapl.org/branches/Branch.php?bID=12
Fairfax Branch Library located at 161 S. Gardner Street Los Angeles, CA. 90036 http://www.lapl.org/branches/Branch.php?bID=61
Cahuenga Brach Library located at 4591 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90029 http://www.lapl.org/branches/Branch.php?bID=20
The reference area of my library has 6 tables for patrons to do research, 12 computers with internet access for Adults and 4 computers with internet access for children. The reference books will be located on shelves in the reference area. There are homework workshops and reading workshops for students.
Electronic databases that my library will offer are free internet access, 2.0 features, online catalog, and subscription databases, and websites for children and teenagers.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Project 1: Reference Observation
Tustin Library is a branch library that is located at 345 E. Main Street Tustin, CA. 92780. The hours are Monday - Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Friday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sunday – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Tustin Library is an average size library; it is a very friendly, quite, clean environment. There is a huge selection of books, and computers for people to use. The librarians, assistant librarians, and other staff are very helpful and friendly.
There are sections of shelves full of take-out books, reference books, and miscellaneous that is categorized by subjects which are: Audio books, Auto Biography, Career center, Children, Concept books, DVD’s, C.D’s, VHS’s, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Foreign Languages, Large Print, Oversized books, Parenting books, Picture books, Teens, Young Adults and more.
Tustin Library has a bookstore is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The bookstore welcomes tax-deductible donation of used books, CD’s, DVD’s and videos.
There is a relaxation reading center where patrons may sit and read magazines (200 different magazines), newspaper titles and books. There is a fireplace, couches, and chairs for patrons to relax and enjoy their reading.
The teen area is a new addition to the Tustin Library, it consists of graphic novels, homework support, and a meeting space for high school students.
The typical patrons at the library are ordinary people; they may be looking for books, textbooks, encyclopedias to read, study, and or personal pleasure. They may also use the internet access to look up research, do homework, read e-mail, play games, and more. There are also magazines’ and newspapers for patrons to read at the library.
There is no referenced area in the library because the patrons had walk back and forth to find reference books and check out books. Over a year ago the librarians decided to have the reference books on the shelves with the check out books. The reference books are labeled with a green sticker that says “Reference”.
Tustin Library does have online reference/resources on the Orange County Public Library website at http://www.ocpl.org/randr.asp. The reference/resources are in 3 categories which are books, research, and local information. In the research category there are World Book Encyclopedia, Mergent Online, California Libraries Catalog, Full Text General, Business and Health Magazines-EbscoHost, Greenwood Daily Life Online/World Cultures Today, Newspaper Articles-Newsbank, Literature Resources-Literature Resource Center, Proquest/LA Times, Reference USA, and California Statistics-Rand.
The reference services are mainly textbooks and encyclopedias, magazines, and newspapers; reference books remain in the library at all times. The business/financial references are Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Investor’s Business Daily, OC Business Journal, Business Week, Consumer Reports, Economist, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Home Business, Kiplinger's, Small Business Opportunities, Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities, ValueLine, and, Morningstar 500 Funds.
Tustin Library workshops consist of children, teens, and adults programs.
The children’s program provides an environment for children for all ages and their parents. The program includes story times for preschool children, evening PJ Story times presented by the Tustin Tellers, the annual Summer Reading Celebration with a "Read Aloud/Read Along" component for pre-readers, and other book-related programs throughout the year. Now they are offering a monthly crafty kids story hour for children ages 6-10.
The Teen program consists of a variety of interest; there are art programs, game nights and S.A.T. practice tests. During the school year teens meet for a weekly Animanga Club and a bi-weekly Teen Writer's Club. Teens can contribute to the Tustin Library by serving on the Teen Advisory Board, being Homework Helpers to children, or by general volunteering. They also offer a summer reading program. Teen Services aims to educate, entertain, and encourage teens to make the library an important part of their lives.
Tustin Library has a book discussion club for adults which is every month. Members choose the books they will read and discuss. Topics-on-Demand workshops are offered periodically. The most recent was an Ikebana flower arranging workshop, accompanied by Japanese tea and treats. The Tustin Library staff responds to patron interests and requests.
Tustin Library online catalog system is on the Orange County Public Library website at http://orca.ocpl.org/uhtbin/cgisirsi/X/0/0/57/49?user_id=webserver . There is a quick search to look up books at Tustin Library.
In the internet section there is children internet access and unfiltered internet access, both have wi-fi. Patrons need a library card to access the internet and they may only use the internet for an hour a day. There are 8 computers for adults and 4 computers for children.
There is an information desk in the center of the Library, there are two librarian assistants who help patrons, work on the computer, and answer phones, put books away. When a patron would ask a librarian for help they would help them find the book by telling the patron what area the book is, showing them where the book is or let the patron use book index. The librarians would also answer the patron’s questions. There are also two librarians at the book check out.
Tustin Library has plenty of strengths, they have a bookstore, a relaxation area with a fireplace, and I have never seen a library with a fireplace. The librarians’ and staff are very friendly and they help patrons when they need help, they are approach patrons with help when the patron seems to be confused or lost. The library had a very comforting and friendly environment and I would go to this library again when I need to check out a book or do research.
Tustin Library is an average size library; it is a very friendly, quite, clean environment. There is a huge selection of books, and computers for people to use. The librarians, assistant librarians, and other staff are very helpful and friendly.
There are sections of shelves full of take-out books, reference books, and miscellaneous that is categorized by subjects which are: Audio books, Auto Biography, Career center, Children, Concept books, DVD’s, C.D’s, VHS’s, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Foreign Languages, Large Print, Oversized books, Parenting books, Picture books, Teens, Young Adults and more.
Tustin Library has a bookstore is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The bookstore welcomes tax-deductible donation of used books, CD’s, DVD’s and videos.
There is a relaxation reading center where patrons may sit and read magazines (200 different magazines), newspaper titles and books. There is a fireplace, couches, and chairs for patrons to relax and enjoy their reading.
The teen area is a new addition to the Tustin Library, it consists of graphic novels, homework support, and a meeting space for high school students.
The typical patrons at the library are ordinary people; they may be looking for books, textbooks, encyclopedias to read, study, and or personal pleasure. They may also use the internet access to look up research, do homework, read e-mail, play games, and more. There are also magazines’ and newspapers for patrons to read at the library.
There is no referenced area in the library because the patrons had walk back and forth to find reference books and check out books. Over a year ago the librarians decided to have the reference books on the shelves with the check out books. The reference books are labeled with a green sticker that says “Reference”.
Tustin Library does have online reference/resources on the Orange County Public Library website at http://www.ocpl.org/randr.asp. The reference/resources are in 3 categories which are books, research, and local information. In the research category there are World Book Encyclopedia, Mergent Online, California Libraries Catalog, Full Text General, Business and Health Magazines-EbscoHost, Greenwood Daily Life Online/World Cultures Today, Newspaper Articles-Newsbank, Literature Resources-Literature Resource Center, Proquest/LA Times, Reference USA, and California Statistics-Rand.
The reference services are mainly textbooks and encyclopedias, magazines, and newspapers; reference books remain in the library at all times. The business/financial references are Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Investor’s Business Daily, OC Business Journal, Business Week, Consumer Reports, Economist, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Home Business, Kiplinger's, Small Business Opportunities, Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities, ValueLine, and, Morningstar 500 Funds.
Tustin Library workshops consist of children, teens, and adults programs.
The children’s program provides an environment for children for all ages and their parents. The program includes story times for preschool children, evening PJ Story times presented by the Tustin Tellers, the annual Summer Reading Celebration with a "Read Aloud/Read Along" component for pre-readers, and other book-related programs throughout the year. Now they are offering a monthly crafty kids story hour for children ages 6-10.
The Teen program consists of a variety of interest; there are art programs, game nights and S.A.T. practice tests. During the school year teens meet for a weekly Animanga Club and a bi-weekly Teen Writer's Club. Teens can contribute to the Tustin Library by serving on the Teen Advisory Board, being Homework Helpers to children, or by general volunteering. They also offer a summer reading program. Teen Services aims to educate, entertain, and encourage teens to make the library an important part of their lives.
Tustin Library has a book discussion club for adults which is every month. Members choose the books they will read and discuss. Topics-on-Demand workshops are offered periodically. The most recent was an Ikebana flower arranging workshop, accompanied by Japanese tea and treats. The Tustin Library staff responds to patron interests and requests.
Tustin Library online catalog system is on the Orange County Public Library website at http://orca.ocpl.org/uhtbin/cgisirsi/X/0/0/57/49?user_id=webserver . There is a quick search to look up books at Tustin Library.
In the internet section there is children internet access and unfiltered internet access, both have wi-fi. Patrons need a library card to access the internet and they may only use the internet for an hour a day. There are 8 computers for adults and 4 computers for children.
There is an information desk in the center of the Library, there are two librarian assistants who help patrons, work on the computer, and answer phones, put books away. When a patron would ask a librarian for help they would help them find the book by telling the patron what area the book is, showing them where the book is or let the patron use book index. The librarians would also answer the patron’s questions. There are also two librarians at the book check out.
Tustin Library has plenty of strengths, they have a bookstore, a relaxation area with a fireplace, and I have never seen a library with a fireplace. The librarians’ and staff are very friendly and they help patrons when they need help, they are approach patrons with help when the patron seems to be confused or lost. The library had a very comforting and friendly environment and I would go to this library again when I need to check out a book or do research.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Blog Reflection #3
Well I have to admit that I use wikipedia on a regular basis, I use it when I want to know more information about something or research. A small percentage of facts on wikipedia are false, well it makes sense because anybody can edit on wikipedia and sometimes some false information can slip between the cracks. I do need to break this bad habit because I probably read some of the false information and that is not good when I am using this information for a report.
I need to use books more than the internet for research, and othres need to do the same. I mostly use wikipedia and other online references because I am lazy. The internet seems so easy to search than searching through a book. I need to study and do my research at a library and read more books.
I need to use books more than the internet for research, and othres need to do the same. I mostly use wikipedia and other online references because I am lazy. The internet seems so easy to search than searching through a book. I need to study and do my research at a library and read more books.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
blog reflection from Week 2
In the past three weeks I have learned a lot about in this class. I never heard of the term Web 2.0, Library 2.0, and Librarian 2.0. Most of this material is new to me, I never knew that being a Librarian was more than helping others find a book; they do a lot more than just help others.
After I read "Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers", I am now considering to take more library classes, and maybe someday I would like to be a librarian.
My major is ECE, I would like to take care of infants and/or teach disabled children. But ever since I took this class, I am very curious about being a librarian. I also want to take care of seniors at a care home. I'm not sure what I want to do with my career, I keep on changing my mine, but eventually I will have to pick one.
After I read "Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers", I am now considering to take more library classes, and maybe someday I would like to be a librarian.
My major is ECE, I would like to take care of infants and/or teach disabled children. But ever since I took this class, I am very curious about being a librarian. I also want to take care of seniors at a care home. I'm not sure what I want to do with my career, I keep on changing my mine, but eventually I will have to pick one.
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