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Research Help

Subject Guides

Need help researching a specific topic? Try one of these helpful subject guides to get you started!

Online Library Instruction on Angel

Be sure and check out the new Library Instruction group on Angel!

These lessons are designed to introduce the NCTC Library and its resources to students and faculty.

For instructions on how to access the group, click here.

Ask a Librarian

Got a question? Need some help? Ask your NCTC Librarian! Click here to submit an online request for reference assistance from an NCTC Librarian.

iLink Basics

Need help using the new Library Catalog? View these new slideshow tutorials!

Part I: Basic Searching

Part II: Requests

Part III: Reserves

NOTE: If it does not automatically do so, be sure and view these Powerpoints as slideshows from the beginning. You may need to turn up your speaker/headphone volume to hear the audio portion of the tutorials.

Ask Now Texas Virtual Reference

The Library is closed but you're still working! Virtual Reference services are provided to assist students during hours in which NCTC Librarians are not available. Service hours may vary by semester. Flash media player (a free download) is required.

You may have to wait a few seconds for a librarian to appear online. The speech bubble will turn from red to green.

Ask Now Texas Virtual Reference Hours

Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday
1:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Ask Now Texas Virtual Reference Service is provided by asknowtexas.org.

Tutorials

Database Tutorials and Guides
Internet Searching Tutorial

NCTC Library Guides

Click here for help using the Library Catalog, accessing Library databases, requesting materials from other NCTC campuses, and more!

Citation Guides

NCTC Citation Curriculum Crosswalk

This is an excellent guide to citing a variety resources in MLA, APA, and Chicago style. Developed by NCTC Libraries to assist students across curricula.

APA Citation Guide

MLA and APA Style Guide

Scholarly and Professional Style Manuals from UNT: MLA

Scholarly and Professional Style Manuals from UNT: CBE/CSE

Citing GaleNet/InfoTrac Sources

Citing Twain's Author Series

Citing Scribner's Writers Series

 

Updated 8 December 2011