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I've used the analogy of Google as a shopping mall you've never been to before, with all the clashing and conflicting invitations to come into all the different shops that want your money - and the information you're after is in the branch library you're not even sure is there! Mark Callan Tyne Metropolitan College -----Original Message----- From: Information literacy and information skills teaching discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of James Tudor Sent: 09 June 2009 10:46 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: TV times metaphor I also find the metaphor of shops useful when discussing quality and appropriateness of sources. Likening Google to the 'biggest car boot sale in the world' - not my idea but (sorry) forgotten the originator - particularly seems to get their attention. James James Tudor Subject Librarian, Business School & School of Services Management The Sir Michael Cobham Library Bournemouth University Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB Tel: +44 (0) 1202 965051 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 965475 email: [log in to unmask] www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library -----Original Message----- From: Information literacy and information skills teaching discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robert Polson Sent: 09 June 2009 10:19 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: TV times metaphor Using the metaphor of different kinds of shops is also a good method - even comparison between supermarkets helps also. Rob -----Original Message----- From: Information literacy and information skills teaching discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: 09 June 2009 10:16 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: TV times metaphor Another contribution The metaphor is that of TV listings magazines. I originally developed this as a way of explaining the difference between A&I databases and full text databases. A TV listings magazine gives information about shows on all channels (i.e. articles in all journals), but you can only watch the shows that are free or on channels you subscribe to (i.e. journals that are free or your library subscribes to). This can be broadened to the wider area of finding information on a topic by drawing distinctions between general resources like the Time Out film guide (Google - doesn't care what types of films/academic information you need) and the guide to greatest horror films (subject-specific, will give far more in-depth knowledge). Essentially, it's part of showing that depending on your particular need there are some resources that are better-suited than others. Still worried about not crediting these to the creators but they have been sent to me rather than the list so I think I need to respect their confidentiality. Perhaps I'll list all the contributors once the ideas start to dry up? Mark -- Academic Excellence at the Heart of Scotland. The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159. BU - the UK's Number One New University The Guardian University Guide 2009 & 2010 This email is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete this email, which must not be copied, distributed or disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Bournemouth University or its subsidiary companies. Nor can any contract be formed on behalf of the University or its subsidiary companies via email. LEGAL INFORMATION Information contained in this e-mail may be subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Unless the information is legally exempt, the confidentiality of this e-mail and your reply cannot be guaranteed. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information contained in this e-mail & any files transmitted with it are intended for the recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute, or take any action or reliance upon it. If you have received this e-mail in error, you should notify the sender immediately and delete this email. Any unauthorised disclosure of the information contained in this e-mail is strictly prohibited. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Tyne Metropolitan College unless explicitly stated otherwise. This e-mail and attachments have been scanned for viruses prior to leaving Tyne Metropolitan College. Tyne Metropolitan College will not be liable for any losses as a result of any viruses being passed on.