Library is your research hub
Research. It is what we do when we want to find out more information. Maybe it’s about a country that you will be traveling to, treatment options about a recent medical diagnosis, preparing to write an academic paper, which investments to consider in your financial portfolio and the list can go on. Research seems like such a simple task of accessing the internet to find answers to questions, but many people don’t think about using Library databases when it comes to research.
There is a big difference between databases and commercial search engines when conducting research. The Web provides free access to what companies and people have made available to the public through commercial search engines. Anyone can create a web page, whether they are a subject expert or not, and no one is policing the Internet.
Contrastingly, research databases offer users access to thousands of books, magazine articles, images and main sources. Databases contain scholarly and peer-reviewed articles written by credible authors, such as journalists, researchers and experts in their field.
When you visit the Library’s website at www.baxlib.org you will find the digital side of the Library. The “Learning” tab found on the Library’s website contains 10 categories that all together contain hundreds of links out to credible databases. Some links require a Library card to access the information and others can be accessed by everyone.
Here is a small sample of what can be found:
• Agricola, produced by the National Agricultural Library, consists of worldwide literature citations pertaining to all aspects of agriculture and related fields.
• Fastcase provides industry-leading tools to make legal research easier and more intuitive.
• SIRS® Issues Researcher, an award-winning resource that provides pro/con viewpoints on over 350 leading issues facing the world.
• US Newsstream enables users to search the most recent premium U.S. news content, as well as archives which stretch back into the 1980s featuring newspapers, newswires, blogs and news sites in active full-text format.
Upcoming Library Events
• Friday, Mar. 23, 1-4 p.m. — Spring Break Craft & Movie – Showing Cars 3, rated G. For students in grades K-6.
• Friday, Mar. 23, 4-6 p.m. — Teen Anime Club Meeting – For teens in grades 7–12.
• Saturday, Mar. 24, 10:30-11:15 a.m. — Story Time – Spring-themed books and craft for kids ages 3-5.
• Monday, Mar. 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. — Coloring Club for Adults. Color, relax, and socialize.
• Monday, Mar. 26, 4-5 p.m. — Cultural Make-it – Explore Ireland with Irish Origami! For kids in grades K-6. Register at www.baxlib.org or call the Library at 870-580-0987.
• Tuesday, Mar. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Babies and Books Story Time – Easter-themed books and activities for ages birth to two.
• Tuesday, Mar. 27, 4:30-6 p.m. — Teen Tuesday – Teens in grades 9-12, learn about Women’s History Month with the movie Hidden Figures and related activities.
• Tuesday, Mar. 27, 6-7:30 p.m. — Pen Master’s Guild – For teens in grades 9-12 that enjoy writing, doodling, and drawing.
• Wednesday, Mar. 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Story Time – Easter-themed books and craft for kids ages 3-5.
• Wednesday, Mar. 28, 1:30-3 p.m. — Friends of the Library Meeting
• Wednesday, Mar. 28, 3:30-5 p.m. — Tweens Coding Club – Club for users of Lego and Arduino systems. For grades 4-6. Register at www.baxlib.org or call the Library at 870-580-0987.
• Thursday, Mar. 29, 4-5 p.m. — Homework Hour – Students in grades 4-12 have designated homework time with homework helpers and snacks.
For information on all Library programs, visit the Library’s website at baxlib.org. The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County is located at 300 Library Hill in Mountain Home