Library Orientation for ENG101 classes taught at Chattahoochee Valley Community College.

1. LIBRARY ORIENTATION
for English 101/102

2. Where to Find the LRC
• The LRC is located in Owen Hall.
• Information on library services, resources,
news, and more can be found in several places
on the Web:
• The LRC website
• The LRC blogs
• The LRC Facebook page
• Click here to access a tutorial on locating
library information.

3. The LRC Services
• Virtual Reference
• Online chat or text
• On campus or remotely
• Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
• Request materials from other libraries
• Textbooks on Reserve
• For most currently offered courses
• Click here to access a tutorial introducing
library services.

4. The LRC Resources
• Print Resources:
• Books: 40,000 volumes
• Periodicals: 40 titles
• Non-Print Resources:
• Audio-visual materials: 720
• E-books: 70,000
• Online databases: 56
• Click here to access a tutorial introducing
library resources.

5. Printed Books
• The library’s online catalog is accessible
through the library’s website and blog.
• Materials that can be searched using the
online catalog:
• Books
• Periodicals (excludes newspapers)
• Audio-visual materials
• E-books
• Click here to access a tutorial on finding
printed books.

6. Library Account
• Your library account login information:
• User name: first initial+last name+last four digits of
the student ID number
• Password: the student ID number
• Log into your library account through the online
catalog to:
• View borrowed items
• Renew books
• Create bookbags and watch lists
• Review account history and manage account details
• Click here to access a tutorial on managing your
library account.

7. E-books
• E-books are the digital version of books
which you can access 24/7.
• The library e-book collection can be accessed
from the library’s website and the blog.
• No user ID or password required when
accessing the e-book collection on campus.
• Please contact the library staff for a user ID
and a password for remote access.
• Click here to access a tutorial on finding
e-books.

8. Online Databases
• Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) is primarily a
group of online databases with magazine,
journal, and newspaper articles on various
subjects.
• The AVL can be accessed at
http://www.avl.lib.al.us or through the LRC
Resources blog.
• No user ID or password required to access
the AVL in Alabama.
• Out-of-state access is available by obtaining
a user ID and password from the library.
• Click here to access a tutorial on finding
articles.

9. Online Databases
• The following AVL databases are
recommended for beginning researchers:
• Academic Search Premier
• InfoTrac General OneFile
• Opposing Viewpoints in Context
• Points of View Reference Center
• These databases provide excellent resources
for most English 101/102 research topics.

10. Internet Resources
• Basic Internet searches can help you find quick
facts related to your topic
• Internet search engines return a wide variety of
information, not all of which is trustworthy
• Some search engines offer an advanced search
option that allows you to filter results
• Popular search engines include:
• Google
• Bing
• Ask.com
• DuckDuckGo
• Yahoo

11. Evaluating Internet Resources
• Because information freely available on the Internet
is not regulated for accuracy or reliability, you will
need to evaluate resources found online. Examine
each Internet resource for the following:
• Currency – When was the information originally published,
and when was it most recently updated?
• Relevance – Can you check the sources of the information?
Are relevant, functional links provided?
• Authority – Who is the author, and what are his or her
credentials?
• Accuracy – Can the information be verified, and is it well
written and professionally presented?
• Purpose- Is the information intended to inform or persuade?
Is the information presented in an objective manner?
• Assess each Internet source critically to determine
if the information is appropriate for your paper.

12. Citing Resources
• The course-required handbook
provides the most detailed
information on source citation. For a
quick online reference, visit the
following:
• Purdue Online Writing Lab – MLA
Formatting and Style Guide

13. Let Us Serve You
• Operational Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-9:00pm
Friday: 7:30am-2:00pm (Closed for Summer semester)
Sunday: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Closed for holidays
• Website: www.cv.edu
• Blog: thelrcblog.blogspot.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/cvcclibrary
• Email: librarian@cv.edu
• Phone: (334) 291-4978
• Mobile Text: (334) 230-5184
• Fax: (334) 291-4980