Orlov worked with a reference librarian to develop a search strategy. She looked for sources that would provide background on her topic, evidence, and counterevidence.
Working with reference librarians
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Library databases
Because her topic was current, Orlov turned to her library’s subscription databases for trustworthy, scholarly, up‐to‐date articles with concrete examples of workplace Internet surveillance.
Searching databases
Library catalogs
Orlov looked for recently published books that could offer in‐depth context, including the history of online monitoring and the laws governing workplace surveillance. One book on the topic had the subject heading “electronic monitoring in the workplace.” Using that heading as a search term, Orlov found a more focused list of books.
Searching library catalogs
The Web
Using a general search engine, Orlov found Web sites, articles, and government publications that would explain the software used by employers and various opinions held by those who use the Internet and e‐mail in the workplace.
Researching on the Web
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