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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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