Information Literacy Teaching Materials

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Gale eBooks (formerly GVRL) (How to search)

Explains how to use Gale eBooks (formerly GVRL), which helps you get the background information you need to do a well-informed research project.

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Information Formats – Part 1

This video is the first in a two-part series from Portland State University. It discusses information formats, distinguishing format as a process, and the information cycle.

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Information Formats – Part 2

This is the 2nd video in a two-part series from Portland State University on information formats. It discusses several kinds of formats in more detail: newspapers, magazines, journals, books, and reference.

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Introduction to the Library Website

This video provides an overview of the library website and highlights some of the Library's most popular resources and services. NOTE: This video is available in Spanish. See "Introducción al sitio web de la Biblioteca PCC" below.

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Library Sources

In this video, three Portland Community College students talk about how they consider, evaluate and use sources for their own research assignments.

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