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Need help researching a specific topic? Try one of these helpful subject guides to get you started!
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.
Got a question? Need some help? Ask your NCTC Librarian! Click here to submit an online request for
reference assistance from an NCTC Librarian.
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.
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
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Sunday |
1:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Ask Now Texas Virtual Reference Service is provided by asknowtexas.org.
Database Tutorials and Guides
Internet Searching Tutorial
Click here for help using the Library Catalog, accessing Library databases, requesting materials from other NCTC campuses, and more!
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
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