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Access the Library When I Am Off Campus (PDF)
Cite an Article
Most of the databases tell you how to cite articles in two places - on the help screen and on the print screen.
The main style manuals used at OLHCC are APA, MLA, and Turabian. The latest edition of each is kept at the Library circulation desk.
You can also find information on how to cite articles in the guides for writing research papers listed below.
Find Out General Information about the Library
You can check the Library web site www.olhcc.edu/x504.xml
You can download the Library bookmark (PDF)
Place an item on Reserve (PDF) (for faculty)
Request a bibliographic instruction session for my class (for faculty)
E-mail or call Sr. Helen Fontenot, Director of Library Services. Tell her what type of instruction you need, the day and time of your class, your classroom number, and how many students are enrolled.
Request an Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan Directions (PDF)
Interlibrary Loan Form (PDF)
Request that the Library Purchase an Item (PDF)
Search for an Item
If you want to know if an item is available at the Blaine S. Kern Library, you should search in two places.
KERNAC the Library Catalog - The entire collection of books & periodicals & a partial collection of audiovisual software can be searched through the online public access computers in the library & by remote access via the internet.
The OLHCC A-to-Z Title List is an alphabetical list of titles that can be found in the electronic databases and in the print periodicals collection (not yet complete). If you cannot find what you need, please ask a librarian for help.
Searching Tips (PDF)
Tell the Difference between Magazines and Journals (PDF)
Use the Library Databases
All databases have a help screen. On that screen you will find directions for using the databases. Some databases have additional guided tours or tutorials.
Write a Research Paper
Guides to writing research papers can be found in the following databases.
Global Issues in Context - Research Tools
Literature Resource Center - Tips
