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Using HANS, the library online catalog

Finding Electronic Books (eBooks) - eBooks are electronic versions of books that you can access completely online. Watch this tutorial to learn how.
Instructional Videos FAQ - This FAQ contains screen shots to demonstrate how to search HANS for instructional videos. (You must have the Adobe Reader program installed on your computer to view this document. Download the free Adobe Reader program.)
Library of Congress Subject Headings - Get help finding the subject headings that are used in HANS.
New Books - Browse by subject categories the list of books added to the library in Fall 2007. Note: to see books added to the library within the current 1-4 months, you can use the "new books" search within HANS.
Placing Holds - This video demonstrates how you can use HANS to request that a book (belonging to either campus) be set aside for you to pick up at the campus you choose.

Research Guides

City of Fremont - Guide to city government for Fremont, California. (Requires the free Adobe Reader program to view. Download here .)
City of Newark - Guide to city government for Newark, California. (Requires the free Adobe Reader program to view. Download here .)
World Forum Pathfinder - Guide to researching the topic of the February 24, 2005 Ohlone College World Forum: "Afghanistan, Iraq & the U.S. War on Terror"
World Forum Pathfinder - Guide to researching the topic of the November 13, 2006 Ohlone College World Forum: "A Global Perspective on the Darfur Region of Sudan."

Citation Guides

APA Format - Guide to Citing Electronic References - lists sample bibliography entries for electronic sources using the APA format. (Requires the free Adobe Reader program to view. Download here .)
APA Format - Guide to Citing Print References - lists sample bibliography entries for print sources using the APA format. (Requires the free Adobe Reader program to view. Download here .)
MLA Format - Guide to Citing Electronic References - lists sample bibliography entries for electronic sources using the MLA format. (Requires the free Adobe Reader program to view. Download here .)
MLA Format - Guide to Citing Print References - lists sample bibliography entries for print sources using the MLA format. (Requires the free Adobe Reader program to view. Download here .)

Searching the Internet

Criteria for Evaluating Web Resources - Chart to guide thinking in critical evaluation of web sites.
Internet for Research Tutorial - designed for students to study before taking the Tech Tools Internet for Research exam, a brief introduction to using the Internet for research.

Handouts for Classes -- Fall 2008

English 101A - Shirin Maskatia - Handout

Speech 101 - Hans Peters - Handout

English 101A - Rachel Sherman - Environmental Issues

Handouts for Classes -- Spring 2008

English 101A - Heather Holliger - Handout - Powerpoint

English 101A - Rachel Sherman - Handout

English 151B - Rachel Sherman - Pathfinder

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