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ECU Library Research Guides

Getting Started in the Library
A guide to searching for, accessing, and evaluating ECU Library resources.
Citation Guide
Resources on citation styles, citation management software, and academic writing.
Library Collections
Describes different the collections available at ECU Library
Offsite/Online Research
Guide to resources you can access off campus.
Research Guides
View reading lists, selected databases and journals curated by librarians. Get tips on searching for and accessing reliable online content.

Watch this video to learn more about how search algorithms can perpetuate social inequalities.

Source: Noble, Safiya. “Challenging the Algorithms of Oppression.” Personal Democracy Forum, 10 June 2016, NYU Skirball Centre.

What is one way that Google Search has misrepresented a group of people that is described in the video?
What is the main difference between search engines like Google and library search tools?
How do search engines work to confirm biases? What is an example?
After seeing this video, what do you think you can do to ensure that you are using, sharing and creating information responsibly?