Library workshops

The Library offers the following FREE workshops to all CCBC students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Internet Workshops o& Database Workshop :
There are three one hour," hands-on" workshops on the Internet:

I: Internet Basics & Navigating the Web
II: Finding Information using Search Engines & Subject Directories
III: Evaluating Internet Resources

One workshop is on Dundalk's On-line databases and the On-line Catalog

Expose the Invisible Web Workshop:
Search engines only index half of what is on the Web. This workshop focuses on resources that are hidden from search engines: Databases, Digital Collections, Web Archives, Information on the fly and more.

Advanced Google: The Little Engine That Could
There is more to Google than meets the eye. Search for images, groups, PDF's and other file types, translations, catalog searching, dictionary definitions, site searching, government web sites...

Intermediate Searching Workshop:
Most students are only using Google to locate Internet information. This workshop includes other advanced features in search engines, meta search engines, vortals & media search tools. It provides tips on Boolean, phrase, relevancy, truncation and field searching.

Term paper and Research Assistance Program(TRAP) :Individual consultation to any student who needs instruction for their term paper or research inquires. Also used for individualized instruction on the Internet if students are unable to attend Internet workshops.