welcome to the library

WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY!

stcclibrary@stcc.edu / (413) 755-4549Spring 2015

Located in Building 27 on the 1st & 2nd floors

WHY USE THE LIBRARY?● As a student, the library provides you with LOTS

of information and services that will help you succeed in your classes, your degree program, and life in general!

● Librarians and library staff members are here to help you navigate the world of information and find answers to your many questions. Never be afraid to ask us for help.

YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNTLIBRARY CARD NUMBER & PASSWORD On the back:

● Default password: last name (CAPS using SHIFT)

● To checkout books, use the databases off-campus, & access catalog options

Distance students can request a library card.

WEBADVISOR ID & PASSWORD

● To sign onto any campus computer● Default password:

first initial & last initial (CAPS) + last 4 digits of your student ID# + stcc (lowercase)

ex. RS3333stcc● If you don’t know what your

WebAdvisor ID or password is, you will need to call the HelpDesk (755-4016) or visit the Student Success Center in Building 27 (across the hall)

YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR RAMCARD AT THE CIRCULATION DESK BEFORE USING THE LIBRARY’S SERVICES!

LIBRARY “TOUR”Library services:

● Circulation, Computer Help, ReferenceLibrary materials:

● Books, music, films, computers (laptops & desktops)

Library areas:● Stacks, group studies, quiet floor, lounge

areasLibrary website:

● www.stcc.edu/library

ACCESSING THE LIBRARY WEBSITE

LIBRARY CATALOGSearch for:● books● e-books● CDs● VHS & DVDs● magazines & journals (but not

articles!)

Search by:● keyword*● author*● title*● journal title*● subject*

● series*

● format

● library

(what you see on the library website)

LIBRARY RESEARCH GUIDES

● What is a research guide? Video:http://youtu.be/

g6CiQtZzXjo

● Subject Specific

● Provide links to a variety of information sources (“One stop shopping”)

● Prepared by Reference Librarians, often in collaboration with course instructors

LIBRARY DATABASESWhat is a database?

● Video: http://youtu.be/Q2GMtIuaNzU

● Different kinds of databases

● Accessing the databases at STCC

● Choosing a database● Searching the

database

ACCESSING THE DATABASES

CITING YOUR SOURCESWhy do we cite our sources?● gives credit to authors for their ideas● shows the depth and scope of your research● allows readers to locate & further explore your

sources How do we cite our sources?● citation styles (MLA, APA, or other?)● Works Cited or References page● in-text citations

CITATION TOOLSCreate citations with:● MLA Manual● MLA Style pamphlet● OWL Purdue

Citation generators:● EasyBib● database citation tool

WORKS CITED PAGE

IN-TEXT CITATIONS● Use when quoting or paraphrasing information from your

sources● Identify source by name (this will be the first word in the

source’s citation on the Works Cited page)● Identify the page or paragraph number where the information

can be found● In-text citations can be inserted a number of ways:

The former president has spoken out about the need for a new plan to fight climate change that involves more government action (Clinton 3).

In an interview with the New York Times, Bill Clinton said his new plan to fight climate changes means making more government agency aware of the problem (3).

One proposed action against climate change “involves talking to government agency to sure they know the risk” (Clinton 3).