Online Library Tutorials

Library Research and Internet Research

• Introduction to Research in the FCC Library
• Searching the Catalog: The help section of the FCC library catalog.
• Understanding General Reference Tools: Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases.

• OCLC FirstSearch is a worldwide library catalog, a comprehensive online reference service that provides access to various useful databases. 
  • Instructional materials to help you use OCLC
  • A  PDF tutorial for OCLC

• The LIRN databases each have their own help files after you log into one of the services. Password cards are available at the circulation desk, or FCC students can contact a librarian for passwords.
• Christian Periodical Index: Search Tips are displayed below the search area after you log on.

• The W3 Starter Tips for Internet Research

Some introductions to issues concerning copyright ownership and use of information:

• What Copyright Means to YOU
• Copyright Basics for Students
• Crash Course in Copyright

HTML Basics

• HTML Code Tutorial
• The Bare Bones Guide to HTML: Lists every official HTML tag in common usage, plus Netscape and Microsoft extensions. Maintained by Kevin Werbach.

 Nov. 2007