| Getting Started at CSULA |
| #1 |
Used for primarily for printing and checking out books. Don't leave home without it. |
What is your student ID or Golden Eagle Card? |
| #2 |
Needed to access the network. You can create it online or by visiting ITS in the Library South lobby. |
What is mycsula identity? |
| #3 |
It should be your 'go to' source of information about programs, degree requirements and class. |
What is the CSULA ecatalog? |
| #4 |
This is where you can go to get specialized help with a class. It's located in Library South/Palmer wing. |
What is the Tutorial Center? |
| #5 |
If you need help with your writing you should head here. It's also located in Library South/Palmer wing. |
What is the University Writing Center? |
| In the Library |
| #1 |
You can ask anything here. Anything. |
What is the Reference Desk? |
| #2 |
Go here to check out books you found in the library's collection. |
What is the Circulation Desk? |
| #3 |
Where you can get a movie or DVD in the library. |
What is the Library Media Center (3rd floor) |
| #4 |
This is an important service provided by the library. It allows you to use a book in the library for a short time or access downloadable course materials and readings. |
What is Library Reserves? |
| #5 |
A great place to work on a project or collaborate with your team. They are found scattered throughout the library but most are in Library North 2nd and 3rd floors. |
What are library study rooms? |
| Finding and Evaluating Information |
| #1 |
Easiest way to find credible, authoritative information. It searches everything the library owns at once, including books, databases and DVDs. You can search it at www.calstatela.edu/library |
What is the library catalog or multi-search? |
| #2 |
The best all around database for finding scholarly articles for non-business classes. |
What is Academic Search Premier? |
| #3 |
The best database for searching the literature (scholarly, popular, and trade publications) in business. |
What is Business Source Premier? |
| #4 |
The process of checking whether or not your information is relevant to your problem, authoritative and credible. |
What is evaluating? |
| #5 |
It is the number one thing you need to consider when determining what kind of information you need. |
What is your assignment/prompt? |
| Sorting Out Sources |
| #1 |
It's published every day. Most have a business section. Most people read them online. |
What is a newspaper? |
| #2 |
You can find many popular ones in the grocery store check out line. There are many that are great for educating yourself about trends in business. Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Forbes and Inc. are just a few examples. |
What is a magazine? |
| #3 |
Written for a targeted audience like a functional area (marketing, human resources, legal etc.) or industry (aviation, manufacutiring, entertainment etc.) Variety or The Hollywood Reporter are great examples. These are useful for undrstanding business environments in a practical way. |
What is a trade publication? |
| #4 |
Written by an expert in an area that builds upon the existing reseach in the field and is fully referenced. |
What is a scholarly or academic or peer reviewed journal article? |
| #5 |
They treat a topic in a deep and exhaustive way. Most of the time only a chapter or two will be useful for your research. |
What is a book? |
