Introduction to Library Resources 2022
Welcome, Strath Haven High School!!
Andrea and Pam
# of Students
Strath Haven . . . . 1,173
Swarthmore . . . . 1,581
- What is Tripod?
- DIY Specialized Research
- Visiting the Libraries
Today's plan
Includes library resources at Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore.
Welcome to the Tripod catalog.
How to read a call number
| Call number in Tripod: QC355.3 W35 2015 |
On the spine of the book: QC355.3 W35 2015 |
QC355.3 ← alpha ↖whole number . decimal W35 ← alpha, decimal 2015 ← year |
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Tripod Practice
- Search tripod.swarthmore.edu for a book called How to Walk on Water and Climb Up Walls
- What is the library location and call number?
- Is it available to be checked out?
- Is it available online?
- Search tripod.swarthmore.edu for an article about your topic
- What is the title of the article?
- What is the name of the journal in which the article is located?
- Is the article available to read online?
DIY Specialized Research
Tripod links to the TriCo's Research Guides - in which librarians compile subject specific resources
Finding "Full Text" Articles in Library Databases
Practice Research Guides and Databases
- Locate one research guide that relates to your topic
- Name a Best Bet?
Visiting the Libraries
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You are welcome in the libraries during our visiting hours – from opening until 6pm each day. Check hours at: https://www.swarthmore.edu/libraries
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When you are ready to check something out, get a visitor's borrowing card from the McCabe Library Circulation Desk - bring a registration card from your librarian
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Online resources are only available on computers in the Swarthmore Libraries, ask at the Circulation Desk for log in and password
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More information: https://www.swarthmore.edu/libraries/visitor-information
Questions?
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