Online Library Orientation
Presentations
1. Why the Library? Isn't Google Enough? (clicking title will open presentation in a new window)
Even though most of us are used to using a few Internet search engines to find information, there are many reasons for you to use library online and print resources for finding information for your coursework. Please view this tutorial to learn about those reasons.
2. The MCC Library: An Introduction (clicking title will open presentation in a new window)
The MCC Library is located on the 3rd floor of the LTC on the MCC campus. We are also located online at http://www.mclennan.edu/library. View this tutorial to find out the basics of using the library online and on campus.
3. How to Find Books (clicking title will open presentation in a new window)
The MCC Library provides access to hard books in the library and electronic books to be read online. This tutorial will quickly show you where to go on the library web site to search for hard copy and electronic books.
4. Searching for Articles from Magazines and Journals (clicking title will open presentation in a new window)
For many research assignments, you will be asked to locate articles from magazines and journals. View this tutorial to learn how to search for articles through the use of two of our Ebscohost article databases.
5. Searching for Articles from Newspapers (clicking title will open presentation in a new window)
Using the online databases from the MCC Library, you can also search for articles from newspapers. View this tutorial for an example of newspaper article searching in ProQuest Newsstand.
6. How to Ask for Help from the MCC Library (clicking title will open presentation in a new window)
You can contact the library in several ways to find answers to your questions about checking out materials, searching for information for an assignment and library computer use. Please view this short tutorial to learn about the ways to call, email or come in to the library for assistance.
Tutorial videos require a Java-enabled browser. This orientation was created by MCC Librarians using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007, Impatica for PowerPoint 4.0.2 and SoftChalk LessonBuilder 3.03.07.
