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Find Articles & Databases
Article and specialty databases including nursing, auto repair, art, and many other subjects.
Online Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
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.
Students With Disabilities
Special library services are available to students with disabilities.
Computer & Technology Help
Contact the Student Help Desk (SHeD) for assistance with Moodle, myLane, and more!
Reserve a Study Room
Make reservations for small or large groups (students only).
About Course Reserves
Books, videos, articles, etc. that have been reserved by an instructor for student use.
Library Makerspace
3D printing, laser cutting, button making, sewing and more!
Borrow, Renew, Return
Learn about borrowing books, videos, and other materials.
Borrow From Other Libraries
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.
Request Library Instruction
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

Instructors, learn more about information literacy.

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How to Evaluate Information

Go to website: Anatomy of a Scholarly Article
Anatomy of a Scholarly Article
Interactive webpage that highlights and describes common components of a scholarly article.
Video: Evaluating Internet Sources
Evaluating Internet Sources
Learn some Internet search tips and strategies.
Video: Peer Review in 3 Minutes
Peer Review in 3 Minutes
Describes the peer-review process. Courtesy of NCSU Libraries
Video: Popular and Scholarly Sources
Popular and Scholarly Sources
Learn to differentiate between popular and scholarly sources.
Video: Primary and Secondary Sources
Primary and Secondary Sources
Distinguish between primary and secondary sources and use them appropriately in your research.
Title Description Format
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
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
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
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
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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Start Your Research

  • Find Articles & Databases
  • Online Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
  • Finding Statistical Information
  • Class & Subject Research Guides
  • Citation Guides & NoodleTools
  • Research How-Tos

Use the Library

  • Students With Disabilities
  • Borrow, Renew, Return
  • Borrow From Other Libraries
  • Patron Services Matrix
  • Computer & Technology Help (SHed)
  • Reserve a Study Room
  • Library Makerspace

Faculty Services

  • Request Library Instruction
  • Library Classroom Calendar
  • Research How-Tos
  • Place Materials on Reserve
  • Inklings Newsletter
  • Liaison & Subject Specialists
  • Copyright/Fair Use Guide
  • Open Educational Resources (OER)

About Us

  • Hours
  • Staff Directory
  • Department Directory
  • Principles & Mission
  • Policy Manual
  • Art in the Library
  • Make a Suggestion
  • Floor Maps
  • Website Index