Blog Reflection 3

I must say that I'm feeling a bit overwhelemed, but I'm absorbing every bit of information, I'm going to cover it all. There is so much information I can hardly stand it. I have to stop myself because I get destracted with searching, I start in one place and that leads me into ten different directions.

And in the beginning... the process will help me with all of my research needs: collect, evaluate, organize and use the information. Because of the gain of recent knowledge on collecting and evaluating, it will be done in a different way; it will be much more productive. I can now utilize the computer to access databases and I can hit the Library for a much more detailed search using the reference department, periodicals, newspapers, the media center, government info dept, archives and manuscript dept, rare books, and special collections (some of these I did not know existed).

I knew I needed to learn how to research and I'm excited because of what I've learned. My research skills and process prior to this class were very limited. I will begin to develop mastering the basic skills of research first (collect, evaluate, organize and begin using info collected). The Librarian will definitely become a tool in my research. The info on electronic resources and searching (amazing info gained here) will also be added to my arsenal. Not only will I be able to use databases I will be able to search them more concisely. This is just the beginning, and to make it even more exciting, I can't wait to go to the Library and find work by Paula Trzicky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reflection 2

A little confussed! I've not visited my blog in a minute. I changed something so I got lost. I found me again. I guess this is a review. I got a bit behind (ahhh), its all good, I'm still swimming! Ok. Reflecting - With this class I've learned that I really didn't know that much about the Library and how to research (The Reference Books (the "the big red books" as one of my classmates said) were news to me). I already knew that I didn't know how to use the internet well to research. I was aware of all the junk on the internet, that site we visited was a trip (somebody is making some money while confusing some people, wasting other peoples time, and for those who don't know giving out bogus info). I knew how to determine what was credible and I'm learning even more.

The internet definitely makes it a bit simpler, especially when time is an issue, to do your research. However, the Library can't be replaced, in my opinion. Even though its been difficult to get to the Library I absolute love it once I actually make it there. I love the serenity, it puts me in the zone to just absorb and relax. I really need to discipline myself to get there a bit more often.

Databases, finally, I've learned how to access them. The class has really helped. I'm a bit slow but once I get it I got it. This class is Great! The Government databases are really loaded with info.

Ok, till next blog!