Briones COMM 8 Library Instruction

Library Instruction

Objective: Learn about the library and the resources that are available.

1. What the Library Offers

2. Boolean Operators & Searching

3. All About Database

4. Newsworthy

5. Once Upon a OneSearch

6. Citation Station

Library Instruction Survey

CCC LibraryLibrary Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM- 8:00 PMFriday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

1. What does the library have to offer?

• Technology Checkout
• Study Rooms
• Reserve Items
• Printing- * small cost
• Books
• Makerspace Corner
• Awesome Librarians!

+Info

Search Strategies Boolean Logic and Keyword Searches

• Databases work best using keyword searches.
• Write down keywords that relate to your topic.
• What are some keywords that relate to your topic?

2. Keyword Searches/ Boolean Operators

+Video

Why should I use a library database?

• Databases contain information that is accurate, trusted, and reliable.

• Organized- with filters, databases also help you narrow down your searches

• FREE- Always use the links provided by the CCC Library website. If off campus, you will need to log in using your Student ID# and Canvas Password

• Databases include citation generators, permalinks, and full text articles

3. All About Databases

Academic Search Ultimate provides multidisciplinary information from full-text articles in peer-reviewed journals, popular magazines, and newspapers.

A library database is an electronic catalog, index, and digital warehouse for published materials.

Focuses on social issues. Provides journal, magazine, and newspaper articles as well as viewpoint essays, topic overviews, and recommended websites.

Web Link

Digital News and Media Databases

• New York Times-Register for full access to news, multimedia, archives, and apps. Select Clovis Community College and create a personal account to log in to nytimes.com.

• LA Times-Comprehensive coverage back to 1985 is available from one of the leading sources of national and international news through ProQuest.

4. Digital News

Popular news and archives are available through the CCC Library.

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How does OneSearch work? Use the search options to find what you are looking for:

• Articles, Books, & More
• CCC Library: Search books, eBooks, videos, and audiobooks in the CCC Library
• Articles: Search for open access articles and articles from CCC's Databases
• Textbook/Reserves: Search for textbooks and classroom materials by class name

5. OneSearch

Use our library catalog to search for books, eBooks, articles from our databases and Open Access resources (free on the web), textbooks, and more. You can even search all State Center libraries.

Where do I go for help with citations?

6. Cite your Resources

• The CCC Library Citation Help and Plagiarism Awareness Research Guide

• Noodle Tools- citation generator and research organizer (use this, it's my favorite!)

You must cite your resources to give proper attribution to the creator.

Citation Guide Link

6. Library Instruction Survey

Please fill out this survey to help the CCC Library gather information to improve library instruction. Your responses will not be graded, and the survey should only take 5 minutes.

Librarians are available 24/7 with a chat feature. You can contact a real librarian at any time! Even at 2:00 AM. During business hours a librarian is available for a walk in reference, or Book-A-Librarian using the button below.

Book-A-Librarian

If you need any help with NoodleTools, you can visit our Citation Help and Plagiarism Awareness Research Guide. The guide has step-by-step videos on how to use NoodleTools. As always, you can also ask a librarian!

Other news databases include the Fresno Bee and America's News. Both of which feature news on diverse subjects.