Cultural Communications
Library Instruction
Clovis Community College Library
Start
Databases
Searching Techniques
Library Basics
Objective
INDEX
OneSearch
Newsworthy
Citation Station
Objective And Agenda
Agenda
Objective
Here is the outline for what we will do today!
Learn the basics about the Clovis Community College Library and the resources available. Identify where to go to access databases and how to use them.
- All about the CCC Library and what it has to offer
- How to search using Boolean Operators and Keywords.
- Databases: what they are and why we use them
- How to use CCC Library OneSearch
- Citation Tools
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Clovis Community College Library
What does the library have to offer?
Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Technology Checkout
- Study Rooms
- Reserve Items
- Printing- * small cost
- Books
- Makerspace Corner
- Awesome Librarians!
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Searching Techniques And Boolean Operators
Search StrategiesBoolean Logic and Keyword Searches
- Databases work best using keyword searches instead of natural language.
- Write down keywords that relate to your topic. For example, if your topic is how social media defines beauty, use the keywords Beauty AND Social Media in your searches.
- What are some keywords that relate to your topic?
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Databases
Why should I use the library databases?
Databases contain information that is most likely 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 Canvas SSO
Databases include citation generators, permalinks, and full-text articles
Full List of Databases
News Databases
Clovis Community College Library provides access to various news databases. Some have archives that go back to 1986. These databases help find timely information about current events and points of interest. They also provide resources if a peer-reviewed source is not required.
Reccomended News 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.
The Fresno Bee- collection in America's News provides newspaper articles and images from 1986 to the present, as well as blogs, videos, and web edition articles from recent years.
+ Link to News Databases
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.
Textbook/Reserves:
Articles, Books, & More:
CCC Library
Search all books, eBooks, articles, and more
Search for textbooks and classroom materials by class name
Search books, eBooks, videos, and audiobooks in the CCC Library
+ ONESEARCH LINK
Citations
Where can I get help with my citations?
You must cite your resources to give proper attribution to the creator. The CCC Library can help with formatting your citations. See the links to our citation guide and to NoodleTools a citation generator and resource organizer that is free to all Clovis Community College Students.
Citation Guide
NoodleTools
Watch this short video to learn more about Boolean Operators!
A great title
We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. Communicating as always is boring and doesn't engage. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain likes to consume because it stimulates.
Connect with a Librarian
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
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Cultural Communications
Library Instruction
Clovis Community College Library
Start
Databases
Searching Techniques
Library Basics
Objective
INDEX
OneSearch
Newsworthy
Citation Station
Objective And Agenda
Agenda
Objective
Here is the outline for what we will do today!
Learn the basics about the Clovis Community College Library and the resources available. Identify where to go to access databases and how to use them.
+ info
Clovis Community College Library
What does the library have to offer?
Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
+ info
Searching Techniques And Boolean Operators
Search StrategiesBoolean Logic and Keyword Searches
+ Watch me!
Databases
Why should I use the library databases?
Databases contain information that is most likely 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 Canvas SSO
Databases include citation generators, permalinks, and full-text articles
Full List of Databases
News Databases
Clovis Community College Library provides access to various news databases. Some have archives that go back to 1986. These databases help find timely information about current events and points of interest. They also provide resources if a peer-reviewed source is not required.
Reccomended News 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.
The Fresno Bee- collection in America's News provides newspaper articles and images from 1986 to the present, as well as blogs, videos, and web edition articles from recent years.
+ Link to News Databases
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.
Textbook/Reserves:
Articles, Books, & More:
CCC Library
Search all books, eBooks, articles, and more
Search for textbooks and classroom materials by class name
Search books, eBooks, videos, and audiobooks in the CCC Library
+ ONESEARCH LINK
Citations
Where can I get help with my citations?
You must cite your resources to give proper attribution to the creator. The CCC Library can help with formatting your citations. See the links to our citation guide and to NoodleTools a citation generator and resource organizer that is free to all Clovis Community College Students.
Citation Guide
NoodleTools
Watch this short video to learn more about Boolean Operators!
A great title
We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. Communicating as always is boring and doesn't engage. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain likes to consume because it stimulates.
Connect with a Librarian
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