EXTRA CREDIT: Library Scavenger Hunt - N/A damn

Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Library Scavenger Hunt
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Word Count: Total 1,073 - 348 (the questions) = 725

1. What type of system is used to organize the books in the MLK library? Briefly describe how it works.
The library uses the Dewey Decimal system and the SJSU section uses the Library of Congress system. The Dewey Decimal system organizes the library books on shelves in a specific and repeatable order that makes it easy to find; it also uses call numbers that usually includes what section of the library they are in. The Library of Congress system links us to the government and hundreds of other libraries in the country. All of their books aren’t physically present at the MLK library, but if a student needs a book or other piece of media we can search all the other databases and have one sent to this library within three business days, free of charge.

2. What's in the "Browsing Library" on the first floor?
It contains newer books, other print media, electronic media, both educational and entertainment media.



3. What types of electronic databases are available in the MLK Library?
There is the San Jose State University articles and databases and the San Jose Public Library articles and databases. There are sections of groups of websites or articles for certain majors such as humanities or technology. You can search by alphabetical order topics.

4. How do you access the electronic databases?
You log onto www.sjlibrary.org with your student ID number or library code and your PIN. If you do not have a library card and PIN yet, then you can register on the first floor at the service desk.

5. How many different newspapers are available in the MLK Library? List 10 dailies.
Mercury News (SJ), San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Fresno Bee, The New York Times, The Financial Times, the Los Angeles Times, and The Dispatch.

6. Give the title and call numbers of a video, DVD and CD.
“Talking about Sex” - KIT VIDEO 649.65
“Wild Chronicles” - DVD 591.7
“Infinity on High” - CD ROCK Fall (no real call number)


7. Find a reference book, give the title and call number, and briefly describe the type of information found in this book.
The Dorling Kindersley world reference Atlas - 912 Dorling. The book contains world locations and information about many places. It helps with geographic studies and cultural demographics.

8. Go to a different aisle in the reference section. Give the title, call number and type of information found in another reference book.
“The World Book Encyclopedia” - J REF 031 World. There is a ton of information in here. Anything from astronauts to the inventors of the yo-yo.

9. Find a DVD, CD, newspaper and book in a foreign language. Give the title and call number for each.
“Li Xiaolong bo sha mi jue” - CHI VCD 796.8153
“Les contes d’Hoffmann” - CD OPERA Offenbac
“Chungang Ilbo (The Korea Daily) - no call number
School to Work: Alianzas para un Futoro Major - L 1.2:SCH 6/4 SPAN

10. List five magazines available the MLK Library.
Time, People, Sports Illustrated, Access, National Geopgraphic



11. Locate a scholarly article on John Steinbeck. Give the call number, title and author.
PS3537.T3234 Z7143x 2003, “Consilience and ecological vision in the works of John Steinbeck by Kathleen Margaret Hicks.

12. Locate a book about Steinbeck. Give the call number, title and author.
YA 813.52 STEINBEC, John Steinbeck: a twentieth-century life by Milton Meltzer.

13. Go to the California Room and find a book on farm labor. Give the call number, title and author.
REF CAL 331.8813 CHAVEZ, Chavez and the Farm Workers by Ronald B. Taylor.

14. Also in the California room, find a book on San Jose. Give the call number, title and author.
REF CAL 979.474, San Jose and the 1906 Earthquake by Sarah Roberts.

15. Find a book on California minorities. Give the call number, title and author.
REF CAL 305.809, Peoples of Color in the American West by Sucheng Chan.



16. What's in the Cultural Heritage Center collections?
Historic and informative books and other educational media about Africa, Asia, and Southern America.

17. List three things you'll find in the Center for Beethoven Studies.
Books about Beethoven, educational books for aspiring pianists and composers, and beautiful antique pianos.

18. Go to the sixth floor and find a book in the psychology section. Give the call number, title and author.
BF31 lR53 2009, Psychology; the Key Concepts by Graham Richards.

19. Go to the seventh floor and find a book in the political science section. Give the call number, title and author.
JK276 .F73 2009, The Political Science Toolbox by Hassler and Wilcox

20. Find a book in the history section. Give the call number, title and author.
D 103.2:W 57 “Through Winds of Change, a History of the Memphis District” by U.S.




21. What is the difference between a journal and a magazine?
A magazine is a popular periodical that people read for leisure enjoyment or leisure intake of knowledge while a journal is used to describe a scholarly periodical or collection of articles that is written by experts. Journal articles tend to br longer and have extensive citations to additional research.

22. List five mass comm (journalism/PR/adv.) journals available in the MLK Library.
Advertising Agency, Adweek, Mediaweek, Public Relations Quarterly, Frontline 21.


23. How many art installations are there in the library. Briefly describe your favorite one.
There are 33 (though the website only boasts 30) art installations in the library. My personal favorite has always been the Martin Luther King Jr. section. Since it was named after him, I instinctively checked it out the first time I ever visited the library last year. There is all kinds of paintings and pictures of him. It’s just nice to be surrounded by my favorite U.S. civil rights hero. A lot of people may think that MLK only helped the desegregation of blacks and whites, but without him, I’m not too sure if Asians would have been able to integrate into our county as easily as we did. My favorite piece is the cover of the Time magazine that features the portrait of Dr. King; he looks proud and determined. I think the way they portrayed him represents his positive and socially innovative attitude that he is remembered for.