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Everything you wanted to know about libraries, but were afraid to ask!
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  • Getting Started in the CFCC Library

    [ Get your CFCC ID Card.

    Your CFCC ID Card is also your library card.  It allows you to check out books, movies, Reserve items and more. 

    [ Scan the Library’s website: https://cfcc.edu/library

    You’ll find our hours and policies, links to the Library catalog and subscription databases, research guides, upcoming events & other “after hours” help.

    [ Use the Library Catalog to locate books, movies, and audiobooks.
    Catalog Tips:

    ·         Try your search term(s) first as a "Keyword" search.

    ·         Too many results?  Re-run the search as at “Title” or “Subject” search.

    ·         Too few results?  Try truncating a word in your search to pick up variation.  Typing econ* searches for economic, economics, economist, etc.

    ·         If you find one resources that seems just right for your project, look at the “Subject Headings” linked to it to find more resources that are similar.

     

    [ Choose  the “Articles & eResources link to find over 100 databases of magazine, journal, newspaper articles; business directories; art images and more. This link also routes you to time-saving web portals.

    Tips for Articles & eResources:

    ·         Start with one of the good general databases: ProQuest Central or SIRS

    ·         Keep your initial search simple—set the limit for “Full Text” right away, but save other limits (such as date ranges, number of pages, peer-reviewed, etc.) until you see the results list.

    ·         Be aware of search strategies : Boolean, proximity, phrase searching can each produce different results with the same search terms

    ·         Look for common database tools (suggested subject headings, abstracts, citation help, emailing and save options) on the edges of the page, often in a color bar above the search boxes or in a separate frame on the right or left of your results list.

     

     

    [ Get Library help even when the Library is closed.

    ·         Follow the Research Guides link to see suggested resources for your academic program, or for general topics such as avoiding plagiarism or evaluating web resources.     

     

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