What we teach
- Efficient search and retrieval in:
- TimesOnline (in-house archive of L.A. Times stories)
- MediaSphere (in-house archive of images)
- Subscription databases the library provides to newsroom desktops, such as Factiva.com, Leadership Directories
- Proprietary databases created by the library Resource Development staff and the Times' data analyst
- Internet
- Techniques for evaluating Internet resources
Notes:
Online resources only
Basic searching skills, incorporating 'research':
A thoughtful search requires some strategic planningó
What am I looking for?
Which databases or sources will I use?
How will I formulate my search?
--examine results and ask --
What are the limitations of online resources?
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