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Located in Building 27 on the 1st & 2nd floors
WHY USE THE LIBRARY?● As a student, the library provides you with LOTS
of information and services that will help you succeed in your classes, your degree program, and life in general!
● Librarians and library staff members are here to help you navigate the world of information and find answers to your many questions. Never be afraid to ask us for help.
YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNTLIBRARY CARD NUMBER & PASSWORD On the back:
● Default password: last name (CAPS using SHIFT)
● To checkout books, use the databases off-campus, & access catalog options
Distance students can request a library card.
WEBADVISOR ID & PASSWORD
● To sign onto any campus computer● Default password:
first initial & last initial (CAPS) + last 4 digits of your student ID# + stcc (lowercase)
ex. RS3333stcc● If you don’t know what your
WebAdvisor ID or password is, you will need to call the HelpDesk (755-4016) or visit the Student Success Center in Building 27 (across the hall)
YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR RAMCARD AT THE CIRCULATION DESK BEFORE USING THE LIBRARY’S SERVICES!
LIBRARY “TOUR”Library services:
● Circulation, Computer Help, ReferenceLibrary materials:
● Books, music, films, computers (laptops & desktops)
Library areas:● Stacks, group studies, quiet floor, lounge
areasLibrary website:
● www.stcc.edu/library
ACCESSING THE LIBRARY WEBSITE
LIBRARY CATALOGSearch for:● books● e-books● CDs● VHS & DVDs● magazines & journals (but not
articles!)
Search by:● keyword*● author*● title*● journal title*● subject*
● series*
● format
● library
(what you see on the library website)
LIBRARY RESEARCH GUIDES
● What is a research guide? Video:http://youtu.be/
g6CiQtZzXjo
● Subject Specific
● Provide links to a variety of information sources (“One stop shopping”)
● Prepared by Reference Librarians, often in collaboration with course instructors
LIBRARY DATABASESWhat is a database?
● Video: http://youtu.be/Q2GMtIuaNzU
● Different kinds of databases
● Accessing the databases at STCC
● Choosing a database● Searching the
database
ACCESSING THE DATABASES
CITING YOUR SOURCESWhy do we cite our sources?● gives credit to authors for their ideas● shows the depth and scope of your research● allows readers to locate & further explore your
sources How do we cite our sources?● citation styles (MLA, APA, or other?)● Works Cited or References page● in-text citations
CITATION TOOLSCreate citations with:● MLA Manual● MLA Style pamphlet● OWL Purdue
Citation generators:● EasyBib● database citation tool
WORKS CITED PAGE
IN-TEXT CITATIONS● Use when quoting or paraphrasing information from your
sources● Identify source by name (this will be the first word in the
source’s citation on the Works Cited page)● Identify the page or paragraph number where the information
can be found● In-text citations can be inserted a number of ways:
The former president has spoken out about the need for a new plan to fight climate change that involves more government action (Clinton 3).
In an interview with the New York Times, Bill Clinton said his new plan to fight climate changes means making more government agency aware of the problem (3).
One proposed action against climate change “involves talking to government agency to sure they know the risk” (Clinton 3).
