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Article and specialty databases including nursing, auto repair, art, and many other subjects.
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Search or browse a wide variety of encyclopedias and dictionaries.
Class & Subject Research Guides
Research guides will help you find articles, books, and reliable websites.
Find Statistical Information
Links to websites that can help you find statistics on the web.
Citation Guides & NoodleTools
MLA and APA citation resources with real-life examples.
Research How-Tos
Videos and handouts to help you complete your research assignments.
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Special library services are available to students with disabilities.
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Learn about borrowing books, videos, and other materials.
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Request items through Summit or interlibrary loan when the Library doesn't have what you are looking for.
Patron Services Matrix
A list of available library services for each type of library user.
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Instructional sessions for your classes to help students develop information literacy skills.
Research How-Tos
Embed information literacy instruction into your classes (videos, handouts, and widgets).
Place Materials on Reserve
How to place items on reserve in the Library.
Inklings Newsletter
Lane Community College Library's Newsletter for LCC Faculty published once per academic term: Fall, Winter, & Spring.
Copyright/Fair Use Guide
A one-stop place for faculty, administrators, and staff to consult on copyright and fair use issues.
Liaison and Subject Specialists
As the Library's academic liaisons, librarians can help faculty in a variety of ways.
Open Educational Resources (OER)
Learn about OER, re-purposing existing content, and creating new resources to share.
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Research How-Tos

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Title Description Format
APA Style Quick Sheet APA style in text citation examples on one side. Reference list citation examples on the other. pdf icon
Copyright and Plagiarism Defines and discusses copyright on one side and plagiarism on the other. pdf icon
CRRAPP Criteria Rubric You’ll get better grades and learn more if you use high-quality dependable sources of information. If you’re not sure whether or not you should use a particular resource, ask yourself the following questions. pdf icon
Database Search Tips A list of tips on how to craft more effective database searches. pdf icon
Determine whether or not the LCC Library provides access to a particular periodical Describes how to figure out if we carry the magazine, journal, or newspaper you're looking for--either in one of our databases or in paper format. pdf icon
Developing a Research Question When you begin preparing to write a research paper, one of the most useful things you can do is to develop a research question to guide you as you work. This sheet describes how. pdf icon
Evaluating Articles Provides a lists of considerations for students to keep in mind as they determine whether or not an article from a journal, magazine, newspaper or website is appropriate for the task at hand. pdf icon
Evaluating Information Lists and describes criteria to help evaluate print or online information. pdf icon
Find Foreign Language Fiction This one page handout describes how to use the LCC Library online catalog to locate fictional titles. pdf icon
Finding an Article in SIRS How to access our SIRS Knowledge Source database and use it to find magazine and newspaper articles, as well as information from other sources. pdf icon
Generating Search Terms Provides a matrix to guide you as you brainstorm keywords and search strings to use in Library databases and other research tools. pdf icon
Google Search Tips and Modifiers Provides tips on Google-specific search modifiers to refine searches and get the best results. Created by Google. pdf icon
How to Find Articles Using Library Databases This front-and-back handout briefly describes how to search our most popular and largest databases at the same time. Follow the instructions to find articles that originally were published in newspapers, magazines, and/or scholarly journals. pdf icon
How to Use NoodleTools to Create Bibliographies Use the Library's citation generation software NoodleTools to create bibliographies in MLA, APA, and Chicago style. pdf icon
LCC Library Services for ESL and International Students Provides an outline of LCC Library services and resources that would be of particular interests to students in both the ESL and International Programs. pdf icon
LCC Library Services for Faculty Provides a brief description of Library services and resources for faculty members at LCC. pdf icon
Library Vocabulary A list of library-related vocabulary words with their definitions. Especially useful for ESL or ABSE students. pdf icon
MLA Citation Guide 8th Edition (2016) A more extensive list of examples of works cited page citations in MLA style 8th edition. pdf icon
MLA Style Quick Sheet Works cited list citation examples pdf icon
Scholarly Articles: What to Expect Learn about the kinds of information provided in scholarly articles, how to find them and weave them into a project. pdf icon
Use Google Scholar to Find Peer-Reviewed Articles Describes the utility of Google Scholar and provides instructions on its use, including how to modify your Google Scholar settings to take advantage of the Library Links Program. pdf icon
Website Evaluation Lists criteria you can use to evaluate websites, and four specific steps you can take to help you evaluate whether or not a website is appropriate for use in college-level classes. pdf icon
What is the Difference between Popular and Scholarly Articles? Explains the difference between articles from popular magazines and scholarly journals, with examples of each. pdf icon
What's a Scientific Article? How to determine whether or not an article is reporting the findings of original scientific research. Lists characteristics of most scientific papers, including easily-recognizable subsections such as "Methodology." pdf icon
Why Do We Need Library Databases? Some students question the need for Library databases, thinking that they can find all the resources they need using a search engine like Google. This handout summarizes 7 good reasons why students need databases too. pdf icon
Wikipedia: The Good and the Ugly Everyone knows how useful Wikipedia can be when beginning a research project, but since anyone can edit the articles, it can be problematic for academic use. This handout outlines both "good" and "bad" academic uses of Wikipedia. pdf icon

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