Upcoming Library Research Skills Workshops

***Due to COVID-19 concerns, Library Research Skills Workshops are cancelled beginning March 16th.  Please consult with your instructor for additional direction. 

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS!  To do so, visit the Upcoming Library Workshops page. Click the workshop you'd like to attend and enter your name and email address. Registration is available one week before the workshop. Arrive on time or you may lose your spot!

Research Skills Workshops

• About Workshops/Workshop Descriptions

Research Guides

• Evaluation of Websites
• Evaluation of Print Sources
• Great Reads Book List

Library Resources

• Library Survival Skills For New College Students
• LIBR B1: Introduction to Library Research

Research Video Tutorials

• Databases 101: Introduction to Databases
• Databases 101: EBSCOhost
• Databases 101: CQ Researcher
• Databases 101: ERIC
• Research 101: Welcome to the Library and Its Online Resources
• Research 101: How to Print in the BC Library
• Research 101: How to Use Google Scholar
• Research 101: How to Use OneSearch
• Research 101: How to Access and Use Electronic Books, Part 1
• Research 101: How to Access and Use Electronic Books, Part 2
• Research 101: Search and Access the Los Angeles Times
• Research 101: Search and Access the New York Times
• Research 101: Evaluating a Book and Its Author
• Research 101: Evaluating a Periodical Article and Its Author
• Research 101: Citing Online Periodical Articles
• Research 101: Citing Websites
• Research 101: Citing Encyclopedias and Anthologies
• Research 101: Primary Sources

Online Research Tutorials

• Research Ethics (Plagiarism) Videos -- Bakersfield College Library
• Evaluating Web Content - University Libraries, University at Albany

Sites for Evaluating Internet Sources Workshop

• Natural News - assignment website
• Media Bias Fact Check - helpful website
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American College of Pediatricians