Ref Works and ILL – a match made in the computer

Do you have trouble remembering what you requested via Interlibrary Loan?

Use RefWorks to track your ILL requests and you will be able to cite your materials when you receive them!

In your RefWorks account, create a new folder called ILL. For each request you submit you can add the information to this folder. When you write your paper, you can use the information in this folder to create your citations.

Don't have a RefWorks account or need more information on how to use RefWorks? Here are some links you should find helpful:

• RefWorks Tutorials


• Entering Citations Into RefWorks


• Write-N-Cite


• Make An Appointment with a Librarian to Get Started Using RefWorks

You can always contact Interlibrary Loan (or call 940-898-3758) to check on the status of your requests.

-- Suzanne Sweeney

Library Supporters Enjoyed Culinary Adventure with Renowned Cookbook Authors

TWU Library patrons enjoyed an entertaining and tasty culinary adventure Tuesday April 15, 2008, at the Blagg-Huey library in Denton. Renowned cookbook authors Cheryl and Bill Jamison shared their stories of sampling cuisine from different cultures around the globe. The function was hosted by TWU Friends of the Libraries and the proceeds will support free cultural events for the campus community and educational incentives for TWU students.

-Connie Maxwell

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database is now available

The Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD) is an acquisition, research, and reference service that offers more than 1,450,000 MARC records and more than 315,000 reviews of children's books--all full text searchable from 37 review sources.

Children's Literature reviewers include book authors, librarians, writers and editors, teachers, children's literature specialists and physicians. Reviewer biographies are available on the website.

Each month Children's Literature features interviews with children's book authors and illustrators. Thousands of links to author illustrator sites, publishers, kids, parent and teacher resources, children's literature collections, upcoming events relating to children's literature and much more are also provided.

-Brandy Klug, Electronic Resources Librarian

SCHOLARLY or POPULAR -- Can you tell the difference?

You may be required to include articles
from scholarly journals for some of your
class assignments.

Scholarly Journals are written by and for scholars, researchers, and professionals in a particular field. Their purpose is to review, report, and make available original research, experimentation, and information. Articles in these journals go through a peer-review or refereed process before publication. Sources are always formally cited.

Professional Trade Journals are often considered scholarly journals. These journals are written for people working in a particular profession and articles may or may not go through a peer-review or refereed process before publication. Sources are usually cited.

Popular Magazines are written to appeal to the general public. Their purpose is to inform and/or entertain. Sources may be mentioned but are not formally cited.

If you are not sure you understand the difference between scholarly and popular journal articles this chart should help.
http://www.twu.edu/library/search/tutorial/scholarly.htm

Still not sure? -Try Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory, the authoritative source of bibliographic and publisher information on more than 300,000 periodicals of all types — academic and scholarly journals, Open Access publications, peer-reviewed titles, popular magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and more from around the world. And, it's easy to use!

-Connie Maxwell