How do I...? Library@TCC

Library Introduction | Guide to Research (.doc) (.pdf)

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Find books and articles? Quick start for general research or literature research
Find materials placed on reserve? Course reserves
Find a subject guide? Controversial topics or Primary sources or all guides
Find scholarly, academic articles? Periodicals and scholarly journals
Choose the best materials for the best grades? Evaluate your sources
Cite my sources? Writing & Citations subject guide
Use databases from off campus? off campus logins (password)
Get books from another library? Intercampus and Interlibrary Loan
Get a library card for TCC or other academic libraries? Circulation services

Find books

• Search the Library Catalog (.pdf)
• Subject headings to find more.
• Recently added books or DVDs
• Films (foreign, animated, etc.) or motion pictures; what LC subject do I use?
• Use call numbers to locate materials

Find Articles

• Link to articles using Google Scholar
• Academic Search Complete pt.1 ¹help video
• Academic Search Complete pt.2 ¹help video
• EBSCO Advanced Search tutorial
• Search multiple EBSCO databases
• Literature Resource Center
• By citation or title of publication
• Government documents & reports
• New York Times
• Statistical or scientific study article

Borrower Services

• Hours
• Get a library card (and other circulation information)
• Get a VTC card
• View my library account (Sign in)
• Place items "on hold" or renew items online
• Find call numbers and request an item be transferred
• Return books and other materials

Library Instruction

• Cite my sources
• Online library worksheets & instructions
• Handouts
• Glossary for library words or TCC list
• Request a library orientation class
• Access the VCCS information literacy tutorial
• Need detailed research instruction?

General Information

• Use BlackBoard or VCCS Email
• Speak with a library staff member now
• Find library hours
• Contact a staff member by name
• Request materials for library purchase
• Make suggestions to the librarian
• Schedule AV equipment