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Milner Library Instructional Handouts - Categorized List

Milner Library offers numerous handouts related to library resources and services. Paper copies of handouts are available at Milner Library reference and information desks and may be printed from our online versions below--click on either the html or pdf link.


About Milner Library

Using Milner Library

html Understanding Call Numbers 07/05_tu
This is an introduction to understanding and using library call numbers.

Unique Milner Library Collections

pdfChildren's Literature Resources in Special Collections 08/07_tlt
Guide to collections of historical and rare children's books and magazines available at Milner Library.

pdfCircus and Allied Arts Collections 08/07_tlt
Guide to Milner Library collections of historical and rare materials related to the circus and allied arts.

pdfLincoln Collection of Harold K. Sage 08/07_tlt
Description of the collection of materials related to Abraham Lincoln donated to Milner Library by Harold Sage.

pdfhtml Resources for Researching Current Issues and Controversies 08/07_dm | 7/05_dm
Guide to databases, print resources, and book series at Milner Library related to researching current controversial issues; particularly useful for COM 110 group speech research.

pdfSpecial Collections and Rare Book Room 08/07_tlt
Guide to collections of special and rare materials located in Milner Library and in the University Archives.

Evaluating and Citing Sources

pdf APA Style Guide 04/08_cmk
Sample formats for citing print and electronic/online resources in research papers and bibliographies using the style guide developed by the American Psychological Association.

pdf Chicago Style Guide 08/07_djr
Sample formats for citing print and electronic/online resources in research papers and bibliographies using the style guide developed by the University of Chicago Press.

pdf MLA Style Guide 08/07_djr
Sample formats for citing print and electronic/online resources in research papers and bibliographies using the style guide developed by the Modern Language Association.

pdf Comparing Periodical Types: Scholarly Journals, Popular Magazines, and Trade Publications 11/03_jlh
Criteria for distinguishing among journals, magazine and trade publications.

pdf Evaluating Information Resources: Criteria to Consider 8/04_cmk
Criteria for evaluating information resources for their usefulness in scholarly research and publications.

pdf Locating Theses and Dissertations 08/07_sn
Guide to locating theses and dissertations completed at Illinois State Univesity and other universities.

Specific Subject and Discipline Guides

Biology

pdfBiochemistry 01/07_ceb
Guide to finding books and magazine and journal articles in the field of biochemistry, as well as recommended encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks.

Business

pdf Country Resources for Business 08/07_kmw
Print and online reference resources available at Milner Library related to countries of the world, including general, business, economic, and statistical sources.

pdf Industry and Competitor Analysis 08/07_kmw
Techniques and Milner Library resources for conducting analyses of industries and business competitors.

pdf International Business 08/07_kmw
Print and online resources available at Milner Library related to international business and marketing.

pdfResearch a Company 01/08_kmw
Techniques and Milner Library resources for researching publicly-owned and private U.S. corporations.

Chemistry

pdfBiochemistry 01/07_ceb
Guide to finding books and magazine and journal articles in the field of biochemistry, as well as recommended encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks.

Communication Sciences and Disorders

pdfhtml Communication Sciences and Disorders 08/07_dm | 7/05_dm
Guide to databases, journals, reference sources, and call number classifications at Milner Library related to communication sciences and disorders.

Family and Consumer Science

pdf Apparel Merchandising & Design 10/07_dm
Major indexes, journals and magazines, selected reference books and media, relevant Library of Congress classification numbers and prominent web sites related to apparel merchandising and design.

pdf Food, Nutrition and Dietetics 08/07_dm
Guide to indexes; major journals, magazines and newsletters; selected reference books, videos, DVDs and web sites; and relevant call numbers related to food, nutrition and dietetics.

Government Documents

pdf html Federal Population Censuses 06/04_ab | 08/05_ab
Guide to census population schedule microfilm (also known as genealogy census microfilm) and corresponding indexes in Milner Library.

Health Sciences

pdf Information on Specific Ethnic Groups 09/07_dm
Print resources available at Milner Library related to ethnic groups, including a focus on sources related to health care

pdf Nursing 10/07_dm
Guide to databases, full-text journal articles, and reference sources related to nursing.

pdfR Classification - Nursing 08/07_cmk
Guide to call number classifications at Milner Library related to nursing.

Education

pdf html Educational and Psychological Tests 08/07_brs | 07/07_brs
Guide on getting information on educational and psychological tests, reviews and test instruments.

html Mathematics Education Resources 08/07_cmk
Highlights periodicals, handouts, select books and book series and important bodies in mathematics education.

Literature and Language

pdfChildren's Literature Resources in Special Collections 08/07_tlt
Guide to collections of historical and rare children's books and magazines available at Milner Library.

Mathematics

html Mathematics Education Resources 08/07_cmk
Highlights periodicals, handouts, select books and book series and important bodies in mathematics education.

Music

pdfMusic Basic Reference Sources 08/07_csk
Print and online reference sources available at Milner Library related to music and musicians.

Politics and Government

html Election 2008 Resources 02/08_spw
Highlights online resources for election information, political news, fact checking, candidate information, user-generated content, survey research and polling, and campaign finance in this Presidential election year.

Psychology

pdf html Educational and Psychological Tests 08/07_brs | 07/07_brs
Guide on getting information on educational and psychological tests, reviews and test instruments.

pdf htmlPsychology Resources 08/07_brs | 06/07_brs
Guide to reference sources, research and style guides, journals, databases and article indexes, books, tests and other Internet resources related to the field of psychology.

Sciences

pdfAlphabetical Subject Guide to Science/Technology Call Numbers 07/02_ceb
General guide to subjects within Science/Technology and their corresponding call numbers located at Milner Library to assist in browsing.

pdfQ Classification - Science 08/07_cmk
Guide to call number classifications at Milner Library related to the sciences.

Technology

pdfAlphabetical Subject Guide to Science/Technology Call Number 07/02_ceb
General guide to subjects within Science/Technology and their corresponding call numbers located at Milner Library to assist in browsing.

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