F.I.R.S.T. Tutorial

Chapter Two: Matching Information Needs with Information Tools
In this chapter: Defining currency, coverage, and authority of information; learning about the basic types of research tools

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Sitting at a table in the library:

Jeff: Okay, man, this was your bright idea. Go to the library and start on our papers. You KNOW everybody else is down at LAPENTA right now.
Bryan: Yeah, well, we can go to LAPENTA later. I really want to get started on this thing. Where's that assignment sheet?
Jeff: I don't know, I didn't bring mine.
Bryan: Here it is. Okay, this tells us what kinds of information we're supposed to find. I don't even know where to begin!
Jeff: Well, okay, the sooner we get started, the sooner we get to LAPENTA. Let's ask that lady at the desk over there. She looks sort of helpful.

Questions to consider:

  • Bryan has a key source of information about his paper in hand. What is it?
  • When you're in the library, do you feel comfortable asking the librarian for help? Why or why not?