Library Help

Helpful suggestions on using library facilities from HCC's Research Center/Library Instruction sites

Introduction to HCCS Libraries
Tips on Handling Common Library Activities (finding book reviews, using periodical indexes, etc.)

Locating Books

Finding Books
Access the HCCS Book Catalog

Locating Periodicals

Finding Periodicals (Magazines, Newspapers, Journals)
*Use the SIRS Researcher to find articles on current events
*Use ProQuest, a general index to a variety of articles
*Find articles on topics in the health and medical fields by using the Health Reference Center
*Find articles on history and literary topics by using the Gale Net data base
*Find articles on topics in the field of computer technology by using the Computer Database

* These links work on campus.  Will not work off campus unless you have signed on using proxy.

Using Other Research Materials

Using Reference Works
Tips for Using the Internet
Using College and University Libraries in Texas

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