USMAPS Recon Mission Takeaways

Welcome to theUSMAPS Library Recon Mission

STEP ONE: You will be working in pairs, so select a Battle Buddy STEP TWO: Everyone open your laptop and have it ready to use

USMAPS Library Recon Mission

library.westpoint.edu/recon

Instructions

• Work together closely:
• 1 cadet candidate in the Recon Mission
• 1 cadet candidate using their laptop to search and find the answers

• Use FULL SCREEN while completing the Recon Mission

USMAPS Library Recon Mission

library.westpoint.edu/recon

Your mission is to:

• Explore the USMA Library website
• Find resources using SCOUT (the library finding tool)
• Find peer-reviewed journal articles using SCOUT
• Use Boolean Operators and keywords to find a peer-reviewed article for your English essay
• Complete an AAR and share what you've learned

USMAPS Library Recon Mission

library.westpoint.edu/recon

Important Notes:

• Please read all directions carefully
• Use the arrow in the top left corner to navigate to a previous page if needed
• Open the Recon Mission window in full-screen mode
• Raise your hand to ask a librarian for help

USMAPS Library Recon Mission

library.westpoint.edu/

Five Minutes Left! USMAPS Library Recon Mission

USMAPS Library Recon Mission Top Takeaways

Takeaway 1

What are some tasks librarians can help you with?

• We are here to help you with research

• We can help you find background information and other sources

• We can also help you evaluate sources that you have found

Takeaway 2

• Always start with the USMA Library website: library.westpoint.edu

• SCOUT is the first stop when you want to look at our online resources

Takeaway 3

How can you get help from the USMA Library?

• Chat through the USMA website
• Email a librarian
• Call the Help Desk
• Our TUTORIALS are a great resource!

Final Questions?