Unit 4: Working with Electronic Information Sources

Unit 4 Overview

This unit outlines considerations related to evaluating, using and instructing in the use of Internet resources.

Unit Objectives

By completing this unit you will be able to:

• discuss characteristics of electronic reference sources
• outline criteria related to the evaluation of electronic sources
• use search techniques appropriate to this format of information
• develop a quick reference guide to the use of an electronic information source.

Unit Outline

4.1 Evaluating Electronic Information Sources

4.2 Searching Electronic Information Sources

4.3 The Internet As a Reference Tool

4.4 Orientation and Instruction

4.5 Unit Review

4.6 References and Additional Resources

4.7 Assignment 2: Electronic Information Sources

Summary of Required Learning Activities

• 4.1 Learn about electronic information sources available in your local library.
• 4.3 Post a useful reference web site.
• 4.4 Describe methods your library uses to provide orientation and instruction in the use of electronic reference sources.
• 4.5 Recommend a resource related to using electronic information sources.
• 4.7 Assignment 2: Submit an evaluation and quick reference guide for one elctronic information source.