tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128551412024-03-13T07:33:57.467-07:00ITP/SOFIA LIBRARY RESEARCH BLOG: ArchivesKatrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-50241708497529936102014-01-22T09:00:00.001-08:002014-01-22T09:00:02.337-08:00New Blog...Same LibraryWe have finally set up a new URL and blog for the library. Please see the <a href="http://sofialibrary.blogspot.com/">new blog</a> for new posts as we go forward. This blog (itplibrary.blogspot.com) will remain available as an archive of past posts. Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-80974468006924147082013-11-27T12:48:00.002-08:002013-11-27T12:53:31.376-08:00Conference at Sofia University 2014: Call for Presentation ProposalsThe Society for Humanistic Psychology of the American Psychological Association is inviting proposals for its annual conference to be held at Sofia University on Mar. 13-16, 2014.<br />
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The conference theme is Human Dignity and Humanistic Values<br />
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Submission Guidelines and Form: <a href="http://www.societyforhumanisticpsychologyconference.com/proposal-submissions">http://www.societyforhumanisticpsychologyconference.com/proposal-submissions</a><br />
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Proposal Deadline: 12/1/2013 by midnight PST.Sofia University Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306867253165137947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-33669044054031796562013-11-11T11:20:00.001-08:002013-11-11T11:21:09.737-08:00Films on Demand Trial: 11/6/2013 to 11/21/2013<br />
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Films On Demand: Humanities & Social Sciences Video Collection <br />
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Films On Demand: Philosophy & Religion Video Collection <br />
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Films On Demand: Psychology Video Collection <br />
<strong>Start Date</strong>: 11/6/2013 <br />
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</span>Sofia University Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306867253165137947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-82796447156912395622013-11-11T09:00:00.000-08:002013-11-11T09:00:03.850-08:00Creating a Search JournalLearning about library research is an ongoing and dynamic process. We find that students and faculty often find having a search journal a helpful tool for this process. Using a search journal as a regular reflective process deepens and informs your process. What works? What doesn't? With each journalling session you can reflect on your research process, weaving together practical discoveries with your own insights and state of mind.<br />
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The most important thing is to journal about what is useful to you. If you make it a natural part of your research, you will find that searching becomes easier. What is the search process like for you? What are you learning from it? </div>
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Be sure to document both useful keywords and keywords that proved to be deadends. What are their definitions and are they part of the language of a particular field? You may want to create a mindmap of terms you discover so that you can see where there may be patterns or gaps.</div>
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Document relevant authors you discover along the way. They may be future peers if this becomes your area of expertise. You can watch who cites these authors for additional good content. </div>
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Track journal titles that address your topic. You can return to these journals when you find you want to keep up with new articles in this area.<br />
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Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-47704003659705404742013-11-05T18:01:00.002-08:002013-11-05T18:02:41.282-08:00New Transpersonal Psychology Book Worth Exploring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some of you may already know about the new book about the field of transpersonal psychology:<br />
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The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology</div>
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We are so proud that so many of our faculty, alums and students contributed to this scholarly text. We have a print copy on display in the library on the table nearest the Reference Collection. We will attempt to ask all of the authors to sign it, but that may take some time. <br />
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We also purchased an<a href="http://site.ebrary.com/lib/itp/docDetail.action?docID=10738053&p00=wiley-blackwell"> e-book copy of the Handbook</a>. This is available in the ebrary e-book collection. This is a multi-user access title, so 3 people can access it at once. Please be patient and try again if you are that 4th person. We will track usage to see if we need to purchase another e-copy. <br />
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Questions about this book? Please <a href="mailto:refdesk@sofia.edu">email us.</a> <br />
<br />Sofia University Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306867253165137947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-78063646595579406952013-09-10T13:43:00.000-07:002013-09-10T13:43:01.619-07:00ISSSEEM Journal ArchiveISSSEEM, an organization devoted to the study of energy medicine, publishes Subtle Energies & Energy Medicine Journal and has now made their <a href="http://journals.sfu.ca/seemj/index.php/seemj">entire archive of issues available online</a>. <br />
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The rich collection goes back to 1990 and currently include 60 issues. The collection is searchable and browsable. <br />
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They also offer a <a href="http://www.issseem.org/bridges-archive.cfm">digital archive of Bridges Magazine</a> and <a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs044/1101622107582/archive/1102365954703.html">eSEEM Newsletter</a>. Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-2156552205410445562013-08-26T09:00:00.000-07:002013-08-26T09:00:05.009-07:00APA Style Guide for Electronic References: Free for Sofia Students, Staff and Faculty<div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-4357219281274570942" itemprop="description articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 570px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 1.4;">For new and returning students, please take advantage of your access to the most recent APA Style Guide for Electronic Resources. This guide was released last year. This document functions as a helpful supplement and update to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association with regard to various types of e-resources. We purchased it and placed it on two sites for protected access: Angel and ebrary. This is licensed content that is for your personal use only.</span><br />
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Click on the Library link under institutional resources. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the APA Guide to Electronic References 6th Ed. document. You will be able to download the pdf document.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adapted throughout to meet the latest reference standards from the Sixth Edition of the <em>Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association</em><sup>®</sup>, this guide is the go-to source for referencing online and web-based research materials. Available in an easy-to-use PDF format, the <em>APA Style Guide to Electronic References</em> provides an authoritative reference guide to help navigate the ambiguous world of reference sources found online, including:</span></span><br />
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Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-19778616138051945602013-08-22T09:00:00.000-07:002013-08-22T09:00:04.570-07:00All about E-Books: Sofia University Library's E-book Collections OverviewE-books seem to be a hot topic in recent months. The Sofia University Library currently has a number of e-book collections with full text digital books to read and download. All e-book collections are accessible from the <a href="http://www.sofia.edu/library/databases/access_data.php">Access Databases page</a>.<br />
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All e-books can be read online in your favorite browser. With some e-books, you can download and keep chapters. With some you can download and read sections on a short term basis.<br />
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<a href="http://ezproxy.sofia.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?authtype=uid&user=embedded&password=embedded" target="_blank">PsycBooks</a>: Chapters from 2,000 books published by APA, and other publishers, classic books in psychology, and authored entries from the APA/Oxford University Press Encyclopedia of Psychology. Chapters are downloaded as PDFs to keep. Found in the <a href="http://ezproxy.sofia.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?authtype=uid&user=embedded&password=embedded" target="_blank">EbscoHost Database collection</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://site.ebrary.com/lib/itp" target="_blank">ebrary</a>: Searchable database of over 80,000 recent full text books in many academic fields. Titles are added monthly. There are several options for reading or using the e-books in ebrary. Read online as long as you have an internet connection. Download or print sections. If you wish to download the entire text, you will need Adobe Digital Editions and the copy you download will expire in 14 days. <br />
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<a href="http://ezproxy.sofia.edu:2048/login?url=http://link.springer.com/search?facet-content-type=%22Book%22&showAll=false" target="_blank">Springer E-Books in Behavioral Sciences</a>: Database of over 400 books in behavioral sciences published by Springer from 2005-2013. New titles are added each year. Chapters are downloadable as PDFs to keep.<br />
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<a href="http://ezproxy.sofia.edu:2048/login?url=http://psyc.alexanderstreet.com" target="_blank">Counseling & Psychotherapy Transcripts</a>: Database of therapy and counseling session transcripts that includes 40 digital reference works. Sections are printable. <br />
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<a href="http://ezproxy.sofia.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?authtype=uid&user=embedded&password=embedded" target="_blank">Ebsco e-book Collection</a>: Full text for selected transpersonal books. Small but growing! Found in the <a href="http://ezproxy.sofia.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?authtype=uid&user=embedded&password=embedded" target="_blank">EbscoHost Database collection</a>. Read online as long as you have an internet connection. <br />
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Questions? <a href="mailto:refdesk@sofia.edu">Email us</a> your questions or set an appointment.Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-75886907964083951102013-08-19T09:00:00.000-07:002013-08-19T09:00:03.942-07:00Renewing Items at Sofia Library<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Books, DVDs, and CDs have due dates, so renewing items online helps keep your account in good order. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Start by logging in. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go to the library catalog (there is a link to the left on every library website page) and click on My Account in the menu: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://librarycat.sofia.edu/I40006Staff/OPAC/MyAccount/MyProfile.asp">http://librarycat.sofia.edu/I40006Staff/OPAC/MyAccount/MyProfile.asp </a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are logging in for the first time, log in using your Sofia ID number both as username <u>and </u>password. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have set your own Catalog password in the past, or think you have: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Username: Sofia ID number </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Password: whatever you selected when you set your password </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We can help you reset your password by emailing us at circdesk@sofia.edu </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once you are logged in, you can select the My Checkouts link at the left menu. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Checkmark the items you want to renew. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please only renew items that are due in order to get maximum time with that book, DVD or CD. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Click on the Renew button above the list of checkouts. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your items are now renewed! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have questions about this process, please email us at circdesk@sofia.edu</span>Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-18303027005719111972013-08-15T09:00:00.000-07:002013-08-15T09:00:00.075-07:00Finding Tests to Use in Your ResearchThe library offers a number of ways to look for psychological assessments.<br />
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<a href="http://dbproxy.sofia.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?authtype=uid&user=embedded&password=embedded" target="_blank">Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print (EbscoHost)</a><br />
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<i>Mental Measurements Yearbook™</i> (MMY) provides users with a comprehensive guide to over 2,700 contemporary testing instruments. This resource also includes the complete <i>Tests in Print </i>database which serves as a comprehensive bibliography to all known commercially available tests that are currently in print in the English language. TIP provides vital information to users including test purpose, test publisher, in-print status, price, test acronym, intended test population, administration times, publication date(s), and test author(s). A score index permits users to identify what is being measured by each test. - From the <a href="http://www.ebscohost.com/academic/mental-measurements-yearbook">site</a><br />
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For test information and sometimes the instrument, the following resources will be useful.<br />
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PsycInfo is the leading comprehensive database of psychology literature. Look for the original study to find test information, the instrument, and how to score it. Not all original studies will provide all of the information you will need but it will be a great start.<br />
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Although we encourage you to use the MMY first, we also have a number of books in the Library Reference Collection to help you evaluate tests. The library does not actively collect test manuals, but there are are a few manuals in the collection.<br />
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Some test authors promote and encourage use of their tests by putting them on the web. Some make it available for free, some charge a fee. Some test authors make their test available through a test publisher. If there is a publisher, the instrument won't be openly available on the web. You will need to contact the publisher and make arrangements to purchase the instrument and test materials.<br />
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It depends on the test. If the instrument is found on the Web or from an article/book, you may not be required to pay a fee. If there is a publisher, you will most likely have to pay a discounted student fee and will have to submit proof that your are using this test under supervision of your chair.<br />
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Can I get the manual for free?<br />
For tests that require a manual, most manuals are not available in libraries. You may need to purchase your own copy of the manual. We are happy to try to find the manual at another library and try to borrow it.<br />
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Do I need to get permission for a test freely available on the Web or otherwise obtained for free?<br />
It is a courtesy gesture to contact the test authors and let them know that you are interested in using their test for your research.<br />
<br />Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-16293671338896168862013-08-12T09:00:00.000-07:002013-08-12T09:00:08.743-07:00Century of the Self Video OnlineExplore the complex history of psychology. The Century of the Self is a documentary about the historic impact of the field of psychology.<br />
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The library has a DVD version of it to check out, but it is also available online on Internet Archive.<br />
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The Century of the Self is an award-winning British television
documentary series by Adam Curtis. It focuses on how the work of Sigmund
Freud, Anna Freud, and Edward Bernays influenced the way corporations
and governments analyzed, dealt with, and controlled people in the 20th
century.<br />
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Includes all 4 episodes:<br />
1. Happiness Machines (17 March 2002)<br />
2. The Engineering of Consent (24 March 2002)<br />
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When I am searching the web, I play a game called Betterpedia. I don't go to the Wikipedia entry right away. I keep going down the hits to see if there is something better in terms of content and source. <br />
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What is a better source? What is better content? It depends on the question at hand. I look for certain identifying qualities in the search engine snippet. A .gov, .org, or .edu URL that relates directly to the topic at hand. I prefer Pubmed or the Mayo Clinic if it is a health question. I try to avoid .coms if I am looking for scholarly content, but it depends on the rest of the snippet whether this might just be a great source. I ask myself, who would be the expert in this situation? Then I ask, what is better content? Does the description of the page address my question?<br />
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Notice that we started out talking about the web at large, not library databases, which are often part of the invisible web. I may start with a search in Google but end up linking over to library databases as I discover that my answer is better found there. The research process should always be a both/and: library databases AND the web. The more complete your literature and media search, the better your understanding of the topic and your literature review. <br />
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I love it when I can play Betterpedia and find the best sources: good content, reliable source. If I do go back to Wikipedia, I don't feel that I have lost. I know that there was a mostly sincere effort behind the creation of the content. I look for my answer on the page then zoom down to the sources of the content. I go to those sources as well to check out and verify that there isn't a bias or misinformation in the content. Because I have seen misinformation before in Wikipedia entries, I know that this process is necessary. <br />
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This verification process is important. Whether or not you play Betterpedia,when you search the web you should always be thinking of verification. How can you prove that what you are reading is factual or at least reasonable? Sometimes you can check other sources on the web, other times you can verify using print sources. Although we may tend to think of web sources as current and thorough, many of us have had many experiences of discovering the opposite. Being a great researcher means this verification process is thorough and consistent. Always verify and evaluate your sources. Please note that library database content are always reliable good content. The content is carefully vetted for research purposes. <br />
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Would I cite a Wikipedia entry for a research journal article? I wouldn't cite Wikipedia unless it seemed absolutely necessary. Just as we encourage students to go to the original source, I would go to the originally cited content in the references and use that for my quote or paraphrase. I think citing Wikipedia sends a message to the reader that I haven't done a thorough literature and media search, that I have just selected the easiest source to find. Others may have other opinions about how Wikipedia entries are perceived. <br />
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Playing Betterpedia makes the research process more fun. It challenges me to see what else is out there. I always learn something in the process. I don't hear many people talk about research as fun but it can be! <br />
<br />Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-20187167334978003532013-08-05T09:00:00.000-07:002013-08-05T09:00:07.150-07:00Using Research GuidesThe library recently launched a <a href="http://sofia.libguides.com/" target="_blank">series of helpful online research guides</a>. Each guide is a website created by a Sofia librarian with direct links and instructions about library resources and web content. There are a few great guides for getting started with library research including the <a href="http://sofia.libguides.com/find" target="_blank">Find What You Need Research Guide</a>.<br />
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Program-Centered Guides <br />
Some of the guides have a program focus. These guides allow you to explore the best databases and web resources for your program and field. The program-centered guides include the following:<br />
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<li><a href="http://sofia.libguides.com/content.php?pid=370647" target="_blank">Clinical Psychology Research Guide </a></li>
<li><a href="http://sofia.libguides.com/sg" target="_blank">Spiritual Guidance Research Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="http://sofia.libguides.com/content.php?pid=331360" target="_blank">Transpersonal Psychology Research Guide </a></li>
<li><a href="http://sofia.libguides.com/ws" target="_blank">Women's Spirituality Research Guide</a> </li>
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More Guides <br />
An <a href="http://sofia.libguides.com/alumni" target="_blank">Alumni Guide</a> allows alums to access resources and relevant information for their research needs. We will continue to build new guides. Please let us know if you have a suggestion for a guide. Feedback is always welcome. <br />
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<br />Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-46466798204788813092013-04-09T13:04:00.000-07:002013-04-17T15:42:03.253-07:00DSM Online: Database Trial Lasts from 4/8/2013 to 5/7/2013Each year, we trial some databases we don't subscribe to so that the Sofia community can try them out and give us feedback. For the next month, we will have a database trial for the DSM Online from Psychiatry Online.<br />
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Take advantage of the coming weeks and <a href="http://ezproxy.sofia.edu:2048/login?url=http://www.psychiatryonline.org/" target="_blank">try out the database</a>. You will need your Sofia University Library database logins if you are accessing it from off campus. Send feedback to us at katrina.rahn@sofia.edu. Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-749016740752737042012-11-08T16:16:00.003-08:002012-11-08T16:19:59.608-08:00Ebrary Basics<a href="http://site.ebrary.com/lib/itp">Ebrary</a> is one of our favorite library ebook collections. With over 80,000 full text ebooks on thousands of subjects, you can explore, read, and enjoy for hours.<br />
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If you want to get started with ebrary, you might want to watch the following video to get an overview.<br />
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<br />Sofia University Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306867253165137947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-8187736112544497072012-10-18T16:47:00.002-07:002012-10-18T16:47:39.178-07:00APA PsycNet Trial<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Occasionally the library arranges a free trial of a resource we are considering as an addition to the library collection. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From now until November 22, 2012, we will be trialling PsycNet, APA's platform for all of their databases. While we have most of the APA databases already, we wanted to check out the newest ones on their platform: PsycTherapy and PsycTests. </span><br />
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<a href="http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=search.defaultSearchForm" target="" title="APA PsycNET Advanced Search"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">APA PsycNET<sup><span style="font-size: small;">®</span></sup></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> is the only search platform designed specifically to deliver APA content. Search and discover vital behavioral science content efficiently with APA PsycNET's uniquely engineered cross-database searching. Benefit from the full integration of APA's precise indexing with the controlled vocabulary of the </span><a href="http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/training/thesaurus.aspx" target=""><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em>Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms</em><sup><span style="font-size: small;">®</span></sup></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. </span>Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-4834108317604768392012-08-26T17:46:00.003-07:002012-09-08T16:00:30.857-07:00Alerts and Feeds Save Research TimeAll of us have limited time to discover new research and news on our favorite academic topics. There are a few ways you can efficiently track the best and most relevant content.<br />
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<li>Identify great journals. For browsing new general topic information or keeping up with your field, identify the best journals for your topic or field.</li>
<li>Track specific authors. Some authors will focus on your area of interest. Tracking their work will help you track the field. </li>
<li>Track your topics. In tracking a topic of interest to you, it will be important to formulate your search terms carefully to keep relevance high.</li>
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In ProQuest, you can create a free account and set up unique searches and alerts. These alerts can be as simple or as sophisticated as you need so you can easily set up journal table of contents alerts, author alerts, or topic alerts. Once set up, you can decide how long to receive updates and can return to your account to modify or add to your alerts. Some of our other databases have similar features; at the moment, ProQuest is the most extensive of our database collection in terms of coverage. Consider carefully what subject areas are covered and whether the coverage will meet your research needs.<br />
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You can also set up alerts through journal publisher sites. Browse around their site until you find the RSS feed for the table of contents or other article list. Add the RSS feed to your browser or RSS reader. Sometimes, there is an email feature for new tables of contents as well.<br />
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Set up a Google Alert for unusual topics or for sites that don't have an RSS feed. This can be especially powerful for very unique topics or areas that span beyond traditional research.<br />
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Periodically review your feeds and alerts. What feeds are the most effective? What alerts are sending more than you expected? Delete, add, and adjust accordingly. These are only as good as they are useful to you. Try to be clear about how much is too much.<br />
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Beyond these general instructions, I have a few additional techniques that might be useful.<br />
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Follow a friend/colleague on a blog, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn who seems to have his/her finger on the pulse of the topic. It is okay to let them do the work for you. You can thank them by liking or retweeting, or by thanking them directly. If they are not yet a friend, you might contact them and arrange to talk to them the next time you are attending the same conference and buy them a cup of coffee. You probably have a lot in common.<br />
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Set up alerts to go automatically into a specific email folder. You don't have to read them if you don't have time, because you are creating an archive of your own. Search that folder using a keyword or phrase when you are ready.<br />
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Start a topic-centered blog and ask colleagues with similar interests to collaborate on the blog. This is a great way to share what you learn, even if briefly stated, and extends your reach through shared responsibility.<br />
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This process can be fun. Experiment with it and let me know if you have questions.Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-43572192812745709422012-07-31T16:20:00.000-07:002012-07-31T16:20:44.082-07:00New APA Style Guide for Electronic References<br />
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we were notified that the new APA Style Guide to Electronic References was
available for institutional licensing. We purchased it and placed it on two
sites for protected access: Angel and ebrary. This is licensed content that is
for your personal use only. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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will be available for download as a PDF by students, staff, and faculty. This
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">If you are off
campus, log in using your Library Database Username and Password.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Log in as usual.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Click on the Library
link under institutional resources. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Scroll down to the bottom of the page and
click on the APA Guide to Electronic References 6th Ed. document. You will be
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this document only addresses citations for electronic materials. In a rapidly
changing world, we hope this will be of use to you. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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throughout to meet the latest reference standards from the Sixth Edition of the
<em>Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association</em><sup>®</sup>, this
guide is the go-to source for referencing online and web-based research
materials. Available in an easy-to-use PDF format, the <em>APA Style
Guide to Electronic References</em> provides an authoritative reference
guide to help navigate the ambiguous world of reference sources found online,
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Internet message boards, electronic mailing lists, and social media</span></span></li>
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software, and online measurement instruments</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With
a wealth of detailed examples, the <em>APA Style Guide to Electronic References</em> will be an
indispensable resource for anyone conducting online research in the social
sciences. </span></span></blockquote>Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-59061366290311727652012-07-26T10:00:00.000-07:002012-07-26T10:00:02.855-07:00Exploring Films in the Internet ArchiveThe Internet Archive was founded on a bold premise: that it is possible and necessary to archive the best content on the web. The project has matured over the years and they have archived some wonderful content including the<a href="http://archive.org/details/culturalandacademicfilms" target="_blank"> Cultural and Academic Films</a> collection. In the collection you will find Dorothy Fadiman's work, the work of the Khan Academy, TED talks, and much more.Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-30701141764138196612012-07-18T15:17:00.001-07:002012-07-18T15:17:37.160-07:00New Bibliographies in the Library CatalogWe have added bibliographies to the library catalog. The first subject bibliographies are the Clinical Video Collection List and Writing and Publishing Bibliography. We also have a new titles bibliography.<br />
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To access them, go to the <a href="http://librarycat.itp.edu/I40006Staff/OPAC/Search/browse.asp" target="_blank">library catalog</a>. From the top menu, select Lists and select the appropriate type of list. Subject bibliographies are called Special Titles. <br />
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Some of the lists will only be relevant to patrons who visit campus. Some will be a mix and some will be lists of ebooks available to all of our patrons. You can click on the title of the item to find out more information about any specific book or video.<br />
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Special Titles lists will be updated periodically with new content. <br />
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Current Special Titles include: <br />
Clinical Video Collection List - Includes DVDs and VHS tapes.<br />
Writing and Publishing Bibliography - Includes Ebooks and print books. <br />
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Current New Titles include: <br />
Selected New Ebooks 6/2012<br />
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We will be adding more bibliographies soon. <br />
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Questions? Please email us at <a href="mailto:refdesk@sofia.edu">refdesk@sofia.edu</a><br />
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<br />Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-54426804451064487252012-03-07T12:02:00.002-08:002012-04-18T04:40:46.253-07:00What I Learned At Google: Take Advantage of Their Learning ResourcesNot that long ago, I went to Google's campus. It is so close to ITP. We all use Google sometimes. The search engine seems so simple and easy, but there is an art to searching. Google educators have created blogs and webinars to help you improve your searching and use of Google tools. <br />
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SearchResearch blog<br />
<a href="http://searchresearch1.blogspot.com/">http://searchresearch1.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Google Search Education Webinars<br />
<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/gwebsearcheducation/webinars">https://sites.google.com/site/gwebsearcheducation/webinars</a><br />
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Inside Search blog<br />
<a href="http://insidesearch.blogspot.com/">http://insidesearch.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Official Google blog<br />
<a href="http://googleblog.blogspot.com/">http://googleblog.blogspot.com/</a> <br />
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These are great for you to check out, but you can also talk to an ITP Librarian for Google search tips and tricks.Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-17075907821704988852012-03-07T12:01:00.002-08:002012-04-18T04:41:46.353-07:00What I Learned at Google: Digital ToolsDuring my recent trip to Google, I was inspired by the Google tools available for using or experiencing information. <br />
Google has launched several new creative free data and search tools:<br />
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Google Goggles - It essentially allows you to query reality. Using a smartphone, take a picture of a building or other object. If there is a similar image on the web, Google<br />
Goggles will find it and any related information.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=166331">http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=166331</a><br />
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Public Data Explorer - We are reaching a point where large sets of data are<br />
accessible with a simple search. Google is giving us the tools to create<br />
beautiful data visualizations which help us to express dynamic data sets.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/publicdata/home">http://www.google.com/publicdata/home</a><br />
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Fusion tables - Fusion Tables gives you the tools to visualize information in<br />
dynamic ways. Search tip: look for csv files in Google search for data sets.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/fusiontables/Home/">http://www.google.com/fusiontables/Home/</a><br />
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Google Charts<br />
<a href="http://code.google.com/apis/chart/">http://code.google.com/apis/chart/</a><br />
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Insights for Search<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/insights/search/#">http://www.google.com/insights/search/#</a><br />
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For fun, try Agoogleaday.com. It is a challenge that is published in the New York Times as well as the web.<br />
<a href="http://agoogleaday.com/">http://agoogleaday.com/</a>Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-37555397015268449312012-01-04T10:34:00.000-08:002012-03-07T12:03:29.843-08:00Learn Therapy Skills by Example: Counseling & Psychotherapy Transcripts and Counseling and Therapy in Video<br />Two library databases are full of examples of clinical work. <br />
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The <a href="http://ezproxy.itp.edu:2048/login?url=http://ctiv.alexanderstreet.com">Counseling and Therapy in Video</a> database is a collection of over 300 streaming videos with transcripts. Access them any time to review a particular approach to therapy or ideas for how to work with particular issues with a client. <br />
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To see examples of video content, try searching for the word spiritual in the <a href="http://ezproxy.itp.edu:2048/login?url=http://ctiv.alexanderstreet.com">Counseling and Therapy in Video database</a>. <br />
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The<a href="http://dbproxy.itp.edu:2048/login?url=http://psyc.alexanderstreet.com"> Counseling & Psychotherapy Transcripts</a> database is a huge text-based repository of clinical interactions, case studies and reference works. <br />
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To see examples of Transcripts content, try searching for Carl Rogers in the <a href="http://dbproxy.itp.edu:2048/login?url=http://psyc.alexanderstreet.com">Transcripts database</a>. <br />
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Both databases can be found on the <a href="http://www.itp.edu/library/databases/access_data.php">Access Databases</a> page. If you are off campus, you will need your ITP Library database passwords to access the databases. Email us at <a href="mailto:refdesk@itp.edu">refdesk@itp.edu</a> if you need any help.Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-46422646033129951942011-12-06T09:00:00.000-08:002012-08-26T19:59:57.293-07:00Chronicle of Higher Education Online: RSS FeedsOne way to keep up with your favorite sections of the Chronicle of Higher Education is to use the RSS feeds. Pick out the RSS Feeds that you like from the CHE <a href="http://chronicle.com.ezproxy.itp.edu:2048/sitemap">Site Map page</a>. All of the major sections of the site have their own RSS feed. Click on the RSS link next to the section of interest. You can either follow the directions for adding it to your browser's RSS reader or you can copy the feed address into your favorite RSS reader and you are all set!<br />
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When you are on campus, you will not need ITP Library database logins because you are already authenticated. It will be easy to use the links to go directly to the full article. When you are off campus, the authentication won't be automatic for some articles that are considered premium content. If you link to the article and see a golden key, that means you need to log in to see the full content. <br />
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When you need to log in to see full content, you will copy the text or just take note of the article title you want from the alerting newsletters above, go to the Access Online Databases page, click on the Chronicle of Higher Education Online link and put the article title into the chronicle.edu search box at the upper right.<br />
If you want more information on RSS feeds or how to do any of the above, please email us at <a href="mailto:refdesk@itp.edu">refdesk@itp.edu</a>Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855141.post-57594422318738453932011-12-01T09:00:00.000-08:002011-12-01T09:00:05.953-08:0010,000 Ebooks in ITP Library CatalogOver the past several months, we have been working on adding ways to easily find ebooks in our collections. Since we have over 72,000 ebooks and we add more monthly if not weekly, we wanted to give our patrons more ways to quickly discover and enjoy them. We recently loaded records for over 10,000 ebooks into our library catalog so that you can look for print books and ebooks all in one process. We will be working on loading more but 10,000 is a good start. <br />
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How do you find ebooks in the library catalog? <br />
The quickest way, for now, is to search for Electronic books as a subject. Ask a reference librarian for help with your search. <br />
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How can you tell if a title is an ebook or not?<br />
Here is an example of what the brief record of an ebook will look like: <br />
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The title will be followed by [electronic resource] and the call number will be followed by eb.<br />
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To access the ebook, click on the title link to open the full library record and look for the Electronic Access link: <br />
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Even though we have added this additional way to find ebooks, you can always go directly to the specific ebook collection and search as well. This new access is simply a way of giving you options. <br />
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If you have questions, email us at <a href="mailto:refdesk@itp.edu">refdesk@itp.edu</a>Katrina Rahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18215219011321527298noreply@blogger.com