Research Guides
search tools available at library.loyno.edu
- library tools handoutThere are lots of different types of resources available for your research. How do you find them? In what situations do you use each search tool? This handout briefly outlines some of the library's tools.
Information examples from class
- data.census.govData.census.gov is the new platform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Census Business BuilderThe Census Business Builder (CBB) is a suite of services that provide selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to specific types of users in a simple to access and use format.
- U.S. Government Publishing OfficeThe GPO provides publishing and dissemination services for the official and authentic Government publications to Congress, Federal agencies, Federal depository libraries, and the American public.
Make Your Own Pocket Constitution (http://constitutionbooklet.com/)
This activity is from ConstitutionBooklet.com
- Printable Constitution Booklet(Creator of ConstitutionBooklet.com got the text from https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs)
Written Instructions:
- Print the booklet using both sides of five 8.5" x 11" sheets of paper.
- Fold printout in half so you see page 1 and page 40.
- Staple the binding using the page borders as guides. (Note: You may want to cut away some excess paper to help your stapler reach the binding.)
- Cut out the booklet using the page borders as guides.
- Fold along the binding to complete the booklet
How is the source supported? On the FAQ page of the site, the creator of ConstitutionBooklet.com provides the source for the booklet text: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs. This URL leads to The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration official website where you can view a digitized copy of the original document and the text transcribed.
