LIBRARY ORIENTATIONfor English 101/102Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Where to Find the LRC

• The LRC is located in Owen Hall.• Information on library services, resources,

news, and more can be found in several places on the Web:• The LRC website• The LRC blogs • The LRC Facebook page

• Click here to access a tutorial on locating library information.

The LRC Services

• Virtual Reference• Online chat or text• On campus or remotely

• Interlibrary Loan (ILL)• Request materials from other libraries

• Textbooks on Reserve• For most currently offered courses

• Click here to access a tutorial introducing library services.

The LRC Resources

• Print Resources: • Books: 40,000 volumes • Periodicals: 40 titles

• Non-Print Resources:• Audio-visual materials: 720 • E-books: 70,000• Online databases: 56

• Click here to access a tutorial introducing library resources.

Printed Books

• The library’s online catalog is accessible through the library’s website and blog.

• Materials that can be searched using the online catalog:• Books• Periodicals (excludes newspapers)• Audio-visual materials• E-books

• Click here to access a tutorial on finding printed books.

Library Account• Your library account login information:

• User name: first initial+last name+last four digits of the student ID number

• Password: the student ID number• Log into your library account through the online catalog

to:• View borrowed items• Renew books • Create bookbags and watch lists• Review account history and manage account details

• Click here to access a tutorial on managing your library account.

E-books

• E-books are the digital version of books which you can access 24/7.

• The library e-book collection can be accessed from the library’s website and the blog.

• No user ID or password required when accessing the e-book collection on campus.

• Please contact the library staff for a user ID and a password for remote access.

• Click here to access a tutorial on finding e-books.

Online Databases

• Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) is primarily a group of online databases with magazine, journal, and newspaper articles on various subjects.

• The AVL can be accessed at http://www.avl.lib.al.us or through the LRC Resources blog.

• No user ID or password required to access the AVL in Alabama.

• Out-of-state access is available by obtaining a user ID and password from the library.

• Click here to access a tutorial on finding articles.

Online Databases

• The following AVL databases are recommended for beginning researchers:• Academic Search Premier• InfoTrac General OneFile• Opposing Viewpoints in Context• Points of View Reference Center

• These databases provide excellent resources for most English 101/102 research topics.

Internet Resources• Basic Internet searches can help you find quick

facts related to your topic• Internet search engines return a wide variety of

information, not all of which is trustworthy• Some search engines offer an advanced search

option that allows you to filter results• Popular search engines include:

• Google• Bing• Ask.com• DuckDuckGo• Yahoo

Evaluating Internet Resources• Because information freely available on the Internet is

not regulated for accuracy or reliability, you will need to evaluate resources found online. Examine each Internet resource for the following:• Currency – When was the information originally published, and

when was it most recently updated?• Relevance – Can you check the sources of the information? Are

relevant, functional links provided?• Authority – Who is the author, and what are his or her credentials?• Accuracy – Can the information be verified, and is it well written

and professionally presented? • Purpose- Is the information intended to inform or persuade? Is the

information presented in an objective manner? • Assess each Internet source critically to determine if the

information is appropriate for your paper.

Citing Resources

• The course-required handbook provides the most detailed information on source citation. For a quick online reference, visit the following:• Purdue Online Writing Lab –

MLA Formatting and Style Guide

Let Us Serve You

• Operational Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-9:00pmFriday: 7:30am-2:00pm (Closed for Summer semester)Sunday: 2:00pm-6:00pm Closed for holidays

• Website: www.cv.edu • Blog: thelrcblog.blogspot.com• Facebook: www.facebook.com/cvcclibrary• Email: librarian@cv.edu• Phone: (334) 291-4978• Mobile Text: (334) 230-5184• Fax: (334) 291-4980