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Aug 11

Assignment: Comparison of Web and Database Images

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In this assignment students are asked to locate and compare the same images in different sources: Google Images, a library image database (ArtStor or EmbARK), and a museum database. The students are asked to evaluate the quality of image files and the information about images.  The assignment enables the students to gain insight into copyright issues.

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Aug 11

Assignment: Search Engine vs. Library Database

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The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate the differences between searches on the web and searches in proprietary library databases.

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Aug 11

Assignment: Selecting Search Terms for Library Databases

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This assignment helps students select the most appropriate search terms, introduces the concept of “narrowing” searches and helps students evaluate comparative results with a variety of terms.

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Jul 27

Assignment: Database Activity-Moodle

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In this assignment, students create their own database of resources.

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Jul 27

Assignment: Comparing Library Databases

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This assignment acquaints students with the similarities and differences in library databases, helping them learn to select the most appropriate database for their information need.

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