Reference
Richland College Library

Library Instruction

Library Classes

Spring 2012 classes (face to face) are now available.

In order to complete required library assignments, students can do Research Classes 1, 2, and 3. Certificates will be awarded for those who complete all 3 just as with the face to face classes. Online versions of the research classes will be available after Oct 29.

Requesting Other Types of Classes
Instructors, if you would like to schedule a special library class for your students with a focus on a specific topic or discipline, please contact the librarians at least one week in advance. Call the reference desk at 972-238-6082 or email us at richlandlibrary@dcccd.edu to request a class.

Online Learning

Research 1: Online Introduction to the Richland Library.

Tutorials
Photo Tour and Introduction to Research in the Richland College Library

Web Sites

Library of Congress Classification System
Topics List from Richland College Library
Topics List from Facts.com
Subject Encyclopedias

Practice Exercises

Library Practice for Richland Students
Library Practice for Richland ESOL Students
Student Helpsheets

Research 2: Online. Electronic Research Sources and Strategies.

Tutorials

Electronic Research (PowerPoint version)
Boolean
Help with the Library Catalog
EBSCOhost Guided Advanced Search
Research Assistance from New York University Libraries

Web Sites

Research Topics Ideas
Find Books in the Library Catalog
Find Articles in the Databases
Using EBSCOhost: a Complete Guide
Web Search Tools Chart
Recommended Search Strategy
Choose the Best Source for Your Information Need
Six Great Ways to Search the Web

Practice Exercises

Research 2 Exercise
Student Helpsheets
Older exercises have been archived.

Research 3: Online. MLA Format--Avoiding Plagiarism and Documenting Sources.

Tutorials

You Quote It, You Note IT

Web Sites

Sample Research Paper and Works Cited List
MLA Examples
Student Helpsheets
NoodleBib Express Citation Generator (MLA or APA)

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