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Using HANS, the library online catalog

Finding Electronic Books (eBooks) - eBooks are electronic versions of books that you can access completely online. Watch this video tutorial to learn how.
Instructional Videos FAQ - This FAQ contains screen shots to demonstrate how to search HANS for instructional videos. (You must have the Adobe Reader program installed on your computer to view this document. Download the free Adobe Reader program.)
Library of Congress Subject Headings - Get help finding the subject headings that are used in HANS.
Placing Holds - This video tutorial demonstrates how you can use HANS to request that a book (belonging to either campus) be set aside for you to pick up at the campus you choose.

Research Guides

City of Fremont - Guide to city government for Fremont, California. (Requires the free Adobe Reader program to view. Download here .)
City of Newark - Guide to city government for Newark, California. (Requires the free Adobe Reader program to view. Download here .)
World Forum Pathfinder - Guide to researching the topic of the February 24, 2005 Ohlone College World Forum: "Afghanistan, Iraq & the U.S. War on Terror"
World Forum Pathfinder - Guide to researching the topic of the November 13, 2006 Ohlone College World Forum: "A Global Perspective on the Darfur Region of Sudan."

Citation Guides

APA Format - Guide to Citing Electronic References - lists sample bibliography entries for electronic sources using the APA format. (Requires the free Adobe Reader program to view. Download here .)
APA Format - Guide to Citing Print References - lists sample bibliography entries for print sources using the APA format. (Requires the free Adobe Reader program to view. Download here .)
MLA Format Sample Works Cited Entries - lists sample bibliography entries for print and electronic sources using the MLA format, 7th ed. (Requires the free Adobe Reader program to view. Download here .)

Searching the Internet

Criteria for Evaluating Web Resources - Chart to guide thinking in critical evaluation of web sites.
Internet for Research Tutorial - designed for students to study before taking the Tech Tools Internet for Research exam, a brief introduction to using the Internet for research.
Staying Safe in Cyberspace: An Introduction to “What Parents Need to Know” - this handout, developed for librarian Barbara Duggal's workshop of the same name, provides quick guidance and links to numerous resources to assist parents.

Handouts for Classes -- Fall 2009

Nursing 303 - Deb Franklin - Avoiding Plagiarism: Understanding In-Text Citations

English 101A - Jennifer Hurley - Argument Paper

English 101A - Sherman - Popular Culture

Nursing 301 - Holly Dane - Plagiarism & APA Source Citation

Handouts for Classes -- Spring 2009

ELI 3B - Overview of Library Resources

English 151B - Healthcare comparisons

Nursing 302 - Plagiarism & APA Source Citation

English 101A - Bob Mitchell - Guide to Databases

BIO 105 - Genetic Conditions

Spch 101 - Research & APA Citation

English 101A - Bruce Bennett

ELI - Vimal Duggal

English 101A - Sherman - Popular Culture

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