This PPT serves as a lesson plan for introducing articles, journals, and databases to students. Many students have not had the opportunity to use these resources at their school, making this basic introduction important. Other linked resources are WORKSHEET #T15, ACTIVITY #T51, and VIDEOS #U103 and #F208. DOWNLOAD: Articles and Databases PPT  

This printable sheet contains the main terms (and concepts) dealt with in the “Articles and Databases” PPT #T50. Terms can be given out to 8x groups in the class to present their knowledge on the topic to everyone. Use with #T50 Articles and Databases PPT. Resource T51. DOWNLOAD: Quick quiz on definitions related to articles and databases ACTIVITY  

This PPT leads users through the basic search strategies of the HCT library catalog. Almost all search strategies will also work for search engines on the web, and other electronic resources.  Resource #T55.   Link to: HCT Library Catalogue PPT

Student worksheet to practice thinking about synonyms, broader and narrower terms when searching. Use with #T13 Starting your Research PPT. Resource T52. DOWNLOAD: Synonyms Broader and Narrower WORKSHEET

As most people use the Internet extensively to search for information, this PPT increases understanding of how search engines actually work, and gives practical tips for searching both Google and Google Scholar to achieve focused research results. A PPT which includes links to videos #F302, #F305, #F306, online tutorials #F303 and #F304, worksheet #T60. Resource T56. DOWNLOAD: Successful Web Searches PPT  

A worksheet introducing some simple and more complex search strategies which will enable researchers to get more relevant results using Google. Use with #T56 Successful Web Searches PPT. Resource T60. DOWNLOAD: Successful Searching with Google WORKSHEET

A short PPT which includes links to the video #F210, interactive exercise #T58, and a class activity to assist in learning about the “call number” system, and how to find resources on the library shelves. Resource T57. DOWNLOAD: Finding Library Books on the Shelf PPT

A very quick and mobile activity asking students to put themselves into call number order at the front of the class. Use with #T57 Finding Library books on the Shelf PPT. Resource T58. DOWNLOAD: Call Numbers in the right order ACTIVITY

eBook databases in HCT library contain eBooks for all programs offered in HCT. Simply access each database and browse. Overdrive Digital Library lib guide will guide you through how to access eBooks, audio books and streaming videos in your own mobile devices.