Otero Junior College Wheeler Library

    Research paper coming up?
            Need a refresher on using online databases?
                       Have no idea where or how to even begin?

Sign-up for one of the mini-courses below and get pointed instruction on tapping the wealth of information available today. Each FREE mini-course offered below will last approximately 1 hour and is repeated several times during the semester as indicated under each course description. These are informational, hands-on mini-courses and do not involve outside assignments or testing.

Pre-registration is required for each session.
Sign up at the Library main circulation desk, call 384-6882 or email wheelerlibrary@ojc.edu.
All classes are held in the Library computer lab.
See the current calendar for class times.

No-show registrant's seats will be re-assigned to those on the Wait-List.

#1--Internet Searching & Web Site Evaluation
Learn all about search engines, the best ones for research and how to tailor your search specifically to your topic. Become as master at evaluating websites and information found on the Internet in five easy steps. Includes instruction on: Boolean terminology, Google, Teoma, AskJeeves, Blogs, and more.
Class offered: 8/31 & 10/4

#2--Full-Text Database Research & Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
Learn how to use multiple indices for finding articles, refining topic terminology, and exploring related terms. Access our databases and discover how to effectively manipulate the results to quickly find proper topic terminology and loads of information, including proper citations. Includes instruction on: EbscoHost, CQ Researcher, Facts.Com, Newsbank, and more. Additionally, discover the wealth of information lurking in the OPAC (online public access catalog) and how this simple, taken-for-granted service can catapult your research to new levels. Includes instruction on: Wheeler Library OPAC, and NetLibrary.
Class offered: 9/7 & 10/11

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