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Take the
Online Library Tour for an introduction to the CCC Library and its services. Patrons who wish to
improve their library research skills may attend a free workshop, enroll in a
degree-credit course, and/or make use of available instructional handouts and
online tutorials.
A librarian is on duty each hour that the Library
is open to help students, faculty and staff use the Library effectively and find the
information they need. Librarians have expertise in research techniques, database
searching and information sources; consult them when you need help. Some question may be answered over the phone;
others may require in-person assistance. (510) 235-7800 x4450.
Jumpstart Your Online
Research is a series of free workshops designed to teach basic online research
skills, with an emphasis on hands-on experience. Students may attend one or all of
the sessions. They are recommended for anyone wanting to tune-up his/her research skills.
No experience is necessary. Sign up for these free workshops
at the Reference Desk.
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Papers in WORD 2007
February 25, 2008 (Monday) 8 - 9am
OR April 1, 2008 (Tuesday) 1 - 2pm
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| Computer Comfort for Beginners: Using the
Library Website
March 5, 2008 (Wednesday) 2 - 4pm OR
April 7, 2008 (Monday) 1:30 - 3:30pm
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| Searching
Periodical Databases
March 13, 2008 (Thursday) 2 - 3:30pm
OR April 9, 2008 (Wednesday) 2 - 3:30pm
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| Searching the Internet: The Basics
March 31, 2008 (Monday) 2 - 3:30pm
OR April 15, 2008 (Tuesday) 2 - 3:30pm |
For
additional information, ask at the Reference Desk or contact
Judy Flum, at 235-7800 x4445.
Students who started at
CCC in Fall 2006 or later (or who are returning after more than a year) must
meet the Information Competency graduation requirement to receive an AA or AS
degree. To meet this requirement, a student must earn an Information Competency
Certificate while enrolled in English 142B (Fall 2006 onwards); or successfully
complete LIBST 110a or the first unit of LIBST 110; or successfully complete a
challenge exam with a grade of C or higher (challenge exam may be taken ONCE
only).
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February 4, 2008
(Monday)
1 - 4pm in the Library's LISC Lab
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February 19, 2008
(Tuesday)
2 - 5pm in the Library's LISC Lab |
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February 27, 2008
Wednesday)
2 - 5pm in the Library's LISC Lab
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March 4, 2008
(Tuesday)
2 - 5pm in the Library's LISC Lab |
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SIGN UP to take the challenge exam
at least 24 hours in advance either with the librarian on duty at the Reference
Desk OR by contacting Judy Flum at 510-235-7800 x4445 or
jflum@contracosta.edu .
PREPARE for the challenge exam by
reviewing the online
CLICS Tutorial chapters or reading through the LIBST 110
Unit One workbook (on reserve in the Library or available in the Bookstore).
The Library Studies Department offers degree-credit
instruction that introduces students to basic information sources, and how to
use them effectively. Students may enroll in one of these courses during regular registration or
obtain an add card at
the Library Reference Desk.
| LIBST 100: Topics in Library Studies
Content and units vary. Check current course
schedule for topic and availability.
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| LIBST 110:
Library Resources, Organization and Use
This self-paced performance-based course introduces students to information resources, how
to find them, and how to use them with ease. Students may earn 1 - 3 units of
credit, depending on the number of lesson modules and tests completed. This transferable
course is offered fall and spring semesters.
It fulfills the Information Competency graduation requirement.
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| LIBST 110A: Finding Information in the Library
This is a one unit lecture version of LIBST 110, covering the first workbook only.
This short-term course is transferable. It fulfills the Information
Competency graduation requirement.
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Faculty members may schedule a general or
special-topic library orientation lecture for their classes.
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A standard "Introduction to
Library Resources" (ILR) is a 50-minute lecture and demonstration of basic information
resources -- the OPAC, online periodical databases, and the Internet. (A longer
class session allows hands-on time for students to practice new skills and/or do
an in-class assignment or quiz.) The content and length
of an ILR can be tailored to meet an instructor's specific needs.
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To schedule an ILR, call or stop by the Reference Desk. Please allow at least a week's lead time for preparation.
510-235-7800 x4450
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The librarian can provide a follow-up
Library
Assignment that will give students practice in using
the resources discussed. The librarian giving the ILR will grade the
assignments and return them to the instructor. Re-do's of incomplete
assignments and/or incorrect answers give students additional chances to learn
the necessary skills, but acceptance of the re-do's is the instructor's
choice.
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Faculty members sometimes devise their
own library skill assignments. A well-designed course-related library assignment
can be an effective way to introduce students to library research. To assure that students
have a positive library experience, such assignment should be clearly defined and use
sources that are readily available to students. This is as true for a homework assignment
to locate a specific title or item of information as it is for a specially-created library
skills worksheet. Guidelines for Effective Library
Assignments is a checklist of do's and don'ts. Please consult a reference librarian for
additional assistance.
Use the following free
tutorials if you would like to improve your library and information competency
skills by working through them on your own.
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CCC Library Locations - Test
your knowledge of where different types of items are shelved in our library.
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CLICS Tutorial - This
consists of a set of 10 online lessons designed to help improve your skills at
finding, evaluating, and using information of all kinds. The lessons are
available to all. Students who are enrolled in one of the courses that fulfills
the Information Competency graduation requirement will have to sign onto their
WebCT class page in order to take the chapter quizzes.
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Library of Congress Call Number
Order - Test your ability to put a list of library call numbers in correct
shelf order.
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Match the Reference Source - Match the picture
of a reference source with an information need.
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Name That Resource! -
Match the name of the information resource with its content.
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NoodleTools is a set of interactive
tools that can help design your online research. Some tools are by
subscription only, but others are free: NoodleLinks,
Quick Cite (generates an MLA- or APA-style bibliographic
citation), NoodleQuest (develops a web-based
search strategy), and Choose a Search Engine
(based on your specific information needs). Use this
NoodleTools link for remote access.
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Practice Bibliographic Format (MLA)
- Practice identifying the correct information that you will need for a
bibliography that follows MLA guidelines and placing it in the citation in the
correct order.
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Searching the Online Catalog -
Test your knowledge of how to use the online catalog.
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Show-Me-How! Tutorial:
Searching
the OPAC
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14 March 2008
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