Go for the Gold

JMU Libraries

Module 1Orientation to Carrier Library
Module 2An Introduction to the Information World
Module 3 Searching a Database
Module 4Finding Information Resources
  • Using LEO: The Online Catalog
  • Background Information
  • Books and Non-Print Media
  • Periodical Articles
  • Biographical Information
  • Primary Sources
  • Critical Reviews: Book, Movie
  • Government Information
  • Statistical Information
Module 5Using Internet Sources
Module 6Evaluating Sources of Information
Module 7Information Ethics: Citing Sources and Fair Use
Module 8 A Search Strategy for Research Papers and Speeches

Glossary of terms

Note:  First-year students must pass the ISST by April 18, 2008.


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