F.I.R.S.T. Tutorial

Chapter Three: Searching for Information Using a Computer
In this chapter: Defining databases; using search connectors and parentheses; creating search statements

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Grabbing an ice cream:

Bryan: You know, I'm kind of concerned about my psych paper.
Julie: Yeah? Why?
Bryan: It's the research. Have you been in that library? It's huge!
Julie: It's kind of scary at first. But you'll get over it.
Bryan: I don't know. I just feel like I don't know what I'm doing.
Julie: Bryan, what happened the first time you rode a bike?
Bryan: I fell off!
Julie: And then what?
Bryan: My dad helped me out. He held the bike for me until I got it going.
Julie: Well, this is kind of the same thing. The librarians can help you get going with the computer research. And then you'll be doing it on your own.

Questions to consider:

  • In what ways is a large university library like Ryan, Arrigoni, and Rockland Libraries similar to other libraries you have used? How is it different?
  • Do you have a library card for your hometown public library?