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bullet Computer Labs on Campus
   
bullet Contact Information for State Legislators Representing CCCD and Contra Costa County
    
bulletINTERNET
bulletEvaluating Results (pdf)
bullet Improving Your Skills
bulletOnline Search Tips
bullet Search Tools List
bulletSite Guides --  Selected sites (reviewed by librarians and/or instructors) arranged by subject area
    
bulletLIBRARY POLICIES
bulletComputer Use Policies
bulletLibrary Use Policy  (Common Courtesy Rules)
    
bulletLIBRARY TOUR (includes map)
    
bulletONLINE CATALOG
bullet About the Online Catalog
bullet How to Search the Online Catalog -- a Show-Me-How! slide show tutorial
bullet How to Search the Online Catalog (pdf)
bulletOnline Search Tips
bulletTrailblazer Guides --  Subject headings & resources to use in locating information in selected subject areas
    
bulletRESEARCH PROCESS & PROCEDURES 
bulletBibliographic Formats
bulletAlso in printable MLA format (pdf) or printable APA format (pdf)
bulletBibliography Cards (pdf)
bullet Finding Books on the Shelves by Call Number (pdf)
bulletInterviewing the Experts (pdf)
bullet Internet Site Guides
bulletLibrary of Congress Classification Outline (pdf)
bullet NoodleTools (guided creation of Works Cited lists) (pdf)
bulletOnline Search Tips
bulletTips for Success (when researching)
bulletTopic Ideas
bulletTrailblazer Guides --  Subject headings & resources for locating information in specific subject areas
    
bulletSOFTWARE GUIDES 
bullet PowerPoint 2007 Tips (pdf)
bullet PowerPoint 2007 - Embedding YouTube Videos (pdf)
bulletWORD 2007 Tips (pdf)

Last updated 25 January 2010

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