Overview of Library Resources | Search Guide (.doc) | Ask A Librarian

Find materials

• Books or articles for general research
• Books or articles for literature research
• Search the Library Catalog (.pdf)
• Search the Library Catalog for a title
• Films (foreign, animated, etc.) or motion pictures; what LC subject do I use?
• Use call numbers to locate materials
• Take a guided tour of popular databases.
• What is PowerSearch?
• Search General OneFile
• Literature Resource Center
• Online journals by citation or title of publication
• Government documents & reports
• Statistical or scientific study article
• Primary sources
• Guides for popular topics

Borrower Services

• Hours
• Get a library card
• Get a VTC card
• Get a community patron card
• View my library account (Sign in)
• Borrow materials from other libraries
• Return books and other materials

Library Instruction

• Cite my sources
• Evaluate my sources
• Online library worksheets & instructions
• Periodicals and scholarly journals
• Handouts
• Glossary for library words or TCC list
• Request a library orientation class
• Access the VCCS information literacy tutorial
• Need detailed research instruction?
  

General Information

• Use BlackBoard or VCCS Email
• Access resources from off campus (password)
• Speak with a library staff member now
• Find library hours
• Contact a staff member by name
• Link to articles using Google Scholar
• Request materials for library purchase
• Make suggestions to the librarian
• Schedule AV equipment