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SLS Library Assignment Guide

The document outlines a library assignment for students, consisting of three activities related to borrowing policies, finding and citing books, and locating scholarly journal articles. It includes specific questions and citation formats for both APA and MLA styles. The assignment aims to familiarize students with library resources and citation practices.

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SLS Library Assignment Guide

The document outlines a library assignment for students, consisting of three activities related to borrowing policies, finding and citing books, and locating scholarly journal articles. It includes specific questions and citation formats for both APA and MLA styles. The assignment aims to familiarize students with library resources and citation practices.

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SLS Library Assignment

Student Name:

Make sure you complete all three activities of this assignment.

Activity 1: SJR State Library’s Borrowing Policies

1. What do you need to show the library staff in order to borrow items from the Library?

2. How many items can you check out if you have one overdue item?

3. How many books can you borrow at one time?

4. How long is the loan period for books?

5. How are SJR State Library’s books shelved/organized?

6. How many DVDs can you borrow at one time?

7. How long is the loan period for DVDs?

8. How long does it take to receive a requested library item from another SJR State campus?

9. How long does it take to receive a requested item from another institution?

10. How are you notified when your requested items have arrived?

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ACTIVITY 2: Finding & Citing a Book
You will be using the Library’s Catalog to find book and then create APA & MLA style
citations of that book. To help with your citations, I am providing two examples. If you need
a citation refresher, please check out the SJR State Library’s Citation Guide
Example APA Book Citation (Double space & use a hanging indent after the 1st line.)

Stoneman, R. (2008). Alexander the Great: A life in legend. Yale University Press.
Example MLA Book Citation (Double space & use a hanging indent after the 1st line.)

Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. MacMurray, 1999.

1. Find a book by keyword:


Use the SJR State Library Catalog and search for a print book (Not eBook) using the
keyword Fake News. Provide the following information for your book.

A. Who is the author?


B. What is the title?
C. Who is the publisher?
D. What is the year of publication?
E. What is the Library of Congress call number?

2. Create APA style citation for your book.


APA Citation Format (Remember to double space & use a hanging indent after the 1st line.)
Last Name, Initial of First Name, Middle initial if provided. (Year of publication). Title of book. Publisher Name.

3. Create MLA style citation for your book.


MLA Citation Format (Remember to double space & use a hanging indent after the 1st line.)
Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year of publication.

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Activity 3: Finding & Citing a Scholarly Journal Article
You will be using Academic Search Complete to find a scholarly article and then create APA
& MLA style citations of that article. To help with your citations, I am providing two
examples. If you need a citation refresher, please check out the SJR State Library’s Citation
Guide
Example APA Scholarly Journal Article Citation (Double space & indent after the 1st line.)
Valle, A., Cabanach, R. G., Nunez, J. C., Gonzalez-Pienda, J., Rodriguez, S., & Pineiro, I. (2003). Multiple goals,

motivation and academic learning. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 73(1), 71.

[Link]

Example MLA Scholarly Journal Article Citation (Double space & indent after the 1st line.)

Valle, Antonio, et al. “Multiple Goals, Motivation and Academic Learning.” British Journal of

Educational Psychology, vol. 73, no. 1, Mar. 2003, p. 71. Academic Search Complete,

doi:10.1348/00070990376286992. Accessed 8 Aug. 2020.

(Include the date you viewed the article.)

1. Find an Article:
Use the Academic Search Complete Database to find a Full Text, Scholarly Journal
(Peer-Reviewed) Article about Student Loan Debt. Provide the following information for your
article.
A. Who are the authors?
B. What year was the article published?
C. What is the title of the article?
D. What is the title of the journal?
E. What is the volume number?
F. What is the issue number:
G. What are the page numbers?
H. What is the DOI # (Your article must have a DOI #.)

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2. Create an APA style citation for your article.
APA Citation Template (Double space & indent after the 1st line.)
Last Name, Initial of First Name, Initial of Middle Name if given, & Last Name, Initial of First Name, Initial of Middle
Name if given. (Year of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, Vol.(Issue), page numbers. DOI #

3. Create a MLA style citation for your article.


MLA Citation Template (Remember to double space & indent after the 1st line.)
Last Name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, vol., no., publication date, page numbers. Academic Search
Complete, DOI #. Accessed Date Month Year.

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Common questions

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To synthesize information from multiple citation styles, one could create comparison tables outlining key components like author order, title format, and source details for each style. Visual mapping techniques, such as Venn diagrams, can highlight similarities and differences. Practice exercises that involve converting citations between styles help in understanding their unique elements and common principles, fostering a nuanced appreciation of formatting diversity and cross-disciplinary scholarship.

If a library patron has one overdue item, they are restricted from borrowing additional items. This policy encourages timely return of materials, reducing the likelihood of resource hoarding and ensuring equitable access to resources for all users. It serves as a deterrent, promoting responsible borrowing habits and effective resource turnover in the library.

Borrowing items from the SJR State Library requires showing a valid identification card to the library staff, such as a student ID. This process ensures security and accountability by verifying the identity of the borrower, tracking borrowed items, and preventing unauthorized access to library resources.

Creating MLA citations for scholarly articles can be challenging due to the need for precise formatting and comprehensive information such as author names, article title, journal specifics, publication date, and DOI. Inaccuracies in these details can lead to incorrect citations, affecting the academic integrity and traceability of referenced work. Ensuring access to complete metadata and understanding formatting rules are key to overcoming these challenges.

Citation guides serve as vital educational tools, providing detailed instructions and examples that help students understand citation formats and requirements, thereby reducing errors in bibliographic references. They facilitate learning by offering a comprehensive resource for different citation styles, thus enhancing students' research skills and improving academic writing standards. Their effectiveness depends on up-to-date content and practical examples relevant to current academic standards.

Books and DVDs have different loan periods to accommodate user consumption habits and library operation logistics. Books typically have longer loan periods, allowing users sufficient time for thorough reading. DVDs might have shorter loan periods due to higher demand and faster consumption rate. Balancing these periods enhances user satisfaction by being considerate of usage patterns while also maximizing collection availability for other patrons.

Inter-campus requests, which take a few days to fulfill, and inter-institutional requests, potentially taking longer, allow access to a broader range of resources beyond the local collection, though with some delay. This system enhances accessibility by overcoming geographic limitations, yet requires patrons to plan ahead due to the inherent waiting periods, thus balancing immediate access against comprehensive availability.

Notification systems play a pivotal role in library logistics by keeping users informed on the status of their requested items, which enhances user engagement and satisfaction. Efficient notifications help manage user expectations and reduce unnecessary queries, thereby optimizing library staff time and resources. Furthermore, they ensure users are promptly aware of item availability, minimizing delays in collection.

The SJR State Library organizes books using a systematic shelving method, likely following a classification system such as the Library of Congress or Dewey Decimal. This organization facilitates efficient information retrieval by grouping materials by subject, allowing users and staff to quickly locate items and explore related resources, thereby enhancing the overall library experience.

Creating an APA citation for a book involves listing the author's last name and initials, publication year, book title in italics, and the publisher name. This standardization is crucial as it provides a uniform method for referencing, ensuring clarity, consistency, and credibility in academic communication while facilitating the verification of sources.

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