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Resources and Services for Community College Faculty.

Professional Development

The Online Library offers various Professional Development (PD) sessions throughout the year.  See the PD Schedule below for details.  Also, see the PD Archives and Recordings for links.  

PD Schedule

Spring 2026

The Online Library Resources Series are four 1-hour workshops designed to inform you about the library resources available to you and your students.

These interactive workshops will provide an overview of online library resources, explore our most popular databases in deep dives, and allow for the opportunity to create an assignment incorporating library resources.

You may  earn a certificate by completing the series, or you may instead drop in to attend any session that interests you. If you happen to miss a session, you can watch the recording.   ​​

  • No pre-registration required. Simply join us at the Zoom links below:​
    • Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1:00-2:00pm (Welcome to the Online Library! We promise we won't "shush" you!) The first workshop will be an introduction to library resources and services.  This includes touring the online library website, the A-Z list of databases, and library contact information. ​
    • Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1:00-2:00pm (Put those swimming caps on! Our first Deep Dive: The Discovery Service.) The second workshop will take a deep dive into our most popular resource: the EBSCO Discovery Service. This searches most of our databases at once. This interface has been updated and is more user-friendly. However, there are many intricacies and options available that many folx do not use effectively. Now, you can! ​
    • Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1:00-2:00pm (Let’s explore ProQuest and JSTOR.  It won’t be a bore!) In the third workshop, we take a deeper look into the other two most-used databases: ProQuest and JSTOR. Come along as we delve into the many subject-specific resources and advanced searching possibilities!    ​
    • Wednesday, Mar. 4, 1:00-2:00pm (“Mind what you have learned about the library. Save you, it can,” says Yoda.) This final workshop will allow for open questions on library resources and services. This can include brief tours of other databases and discussions on how to incorporate these into your classes. There might also be time to share your activity/assignment that incorporates the library.  

 

PD Archive and Recordings

Spring 2026

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1:00-2:00pm (Welcome to the Online Library! We promise we won't "shush" you!) The first workshop will be an introduction to library resources and services.  This includes touring the online library website, the A-Z list of databases, and library contact information. ​

View and download the Zoom recording (log in using your S number and password): Workshop 1.

Direct link: https://cccs-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/tz0DTkfyDcpnjjaxQcQRPA7bjexYOPoh6ADBu3GG_IhZRhxxQ0nhJ4gwhHGbGPMG.C_89X4y36djrvXbM 

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1:00-2:00pm (Put those swimming caps on! Our first Deep Dive: The Discovery Service.) The second workshop will take a deep dive into our most popular resource: the EBSCO Discovery Service. This searches most of our databases at once. This interface has been updated and is more user-friendly. However, there are many intricacies and options available that many folx do not use effectively. Now, you can! ​

View and download the Zoom recording (log in using your S number and password): Workshop 2

Direct link: https://cccs-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/rjGhZwc_zNNPajRRcPgoJpxpsex0ZtrMGCRsU1fQf85-BRV00X6bNm-9Sx0RWMpl.9rZVY6zHddFTs5aP?startTime=1771444971000 

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1:00-2:00pm (Let’s explore ProQuest and JSTOR.  It won’t be a bore!) In the third workshop, we take a deeper look into the other two most-used databases: ProQuest and JSTOR. Come along as we delve into the many subject-specific resources and advanced searching possibilities!    ​

View and download the Zoom recording (log in using your S number and password): Workshop 3

Direct link: https://cccs-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/1KLDDwe24Zx0W1NZrR7HNVPAolF7fS7RCWZrxO2K4WX1TKVR1ZjCgnb8HVZJOX_t.XVnM7ck1JBNFfNPL 

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 1:00-2:00pm (“Mind what you have learned about the library. Save you, it can,” says Yoda.) This final workshop will allow for open questions on library resources and services. This can include brief tours of other databases and discussions on how to incorporate these into your classes. There might also be time to share your activity/assignment that incorporates the library.  

View and download the Zoom recording (log in using your S number and password): Workshop 4

Direct link: https://cccs-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/b5l1TDbWDlnggBHaDHY7ftJ7fV3GdHTXH5Ae-JbdgyWcLh53Jks7e5l_MIt-AgY.vpLht3gwmQ5T4FYc?startTime=1772654880000 

Helpful Links

Online Library Homepage: https://cccs.libguides.com/home ​

Faculty Toolkit: https://cccs.libguides.com/cccs_faculty_toolkit ​

Library Instruction Information: https://cccs.libguides.com/cccs_faculty_toolkit/cccs_library_instruction ​

Requesting Library Instruction: https://cccs.libwizard.com/f/cccs-libraryinstruction ​

Student Research Appointments: https://cccs.libcal.com/appointments/cccs-library/cccs-studenthelp​

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