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contact Nan Hadley, Library Services Manager, to discuss your research question or schedule a research consultation.
The Forest Library offers a research consultation service to current Forest Institute faculty, staff or students who require assistance in identifying and using print and electronic resources available in the Library. This service is designed primarily for those with in-depth research paper topics or thesis/dissertation proposals who would like to discuss their research needs with a librarian Monday-Friday between 8:00am to 4:00pm. Appointments for research consultations should be made at least 24 hours in advance. The librarian will contact you to set up your appointment for an in-person or virtual consultation. Please let us know as soon as possible if you cannot make your scheduled appointment. Either Nan Hadley, Library Services Manager, or Renée McHenry, Senior Librarian/Adjunct Faculty Member, will conduct the research consultation. Please complete and submit the
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Fee Databases
Depending on your topic, the Librarian can also search the fee-based service Dialog, which provides access to hundreds of other online databases in many disciplines (such as business, legal, medical, science and social science).
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PSY941 Information Literacy for Psychologists
1 credit course; last term offered: Fall 2009 (Springfield campus)
Course Description
In this course, students will acquire the information literacy skills needed to successfully complete their thesis, dissertation and other academic projects. Through in-class demonstrations, hands-on assignments, and other methods, students will become familiar with a variety of print and electronic information resources; develop efficient search strategies; and learn how to critically evaluate information resources, avoid plagiarism, observe copyright guidelines and cite sources using APA style. This course seeks to promote the development of life-long learning skills.
Instructor Bio
Renée McHenry has worked as a professional librarian in both academic and corporate library settings for over 20 years with extensive experience in social science, engineering, medical and business research. She was most recently Director of Library Services at Forest and continues to work with the Forest Library in a consulting capacity.