Central Louisiana Technical Community College Library

Library Resources

To locate electronic books (eBooks):

Click on "Search the Catalog" in the search box above; this will take you to the Library's Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
Put your search term in the search box
Click "Search"
On the left side, scroll down until you see "Material Type", then select "Electronic Book"
Select the book you would like to read by clicking on the hyperlink after the words "Electronic Access"

Quick tips for finding books:

Think about the topics your instructor has discussed in class
Use keywords and subject terms
Write down all the ideas that come to mind when you think about your topic

If you need help, contact a librarian at 318.487.5443 ext. 1137 or library@cltcc.edu.

To search the databases (electronic journals/periodicals):

If you know which database you'd like to use, select it from the dropdown menu above, then click "GO"
If you do not know which database you'd like to use, click on "View More Results" beneath the dropdown menu, that will take you to the A to Z Database List and you can select from there (the databases have descriptions written underneath to help you choose the appropriate one)
Once you have selected the appropriate database, you will land on a search page
Enter your term(s) into the search bar(s)
Click on "Search"
You can limit your search using the left side of the screen
Read the abstract under the article to determine if it meets your needs
To access the article, click on the hyperlink underneath the article

Quick tips for finding articles:

Think about the topics your instructor has discussed in class
Use keywords and subject terms
Write down all the ideas that come to mind when you think about your topic
As you type in your search terms, pay attention to the suggested terms that are added during your search
Use the left side of the screen to limit your results by year, subject, and publication

Remember:

Linked Full Text - Will bring up the entire article so that you do not have to submit a request (select this box on the left side of the screen)
Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals - contain articles that were evaluated by professionals for accuracy, but you still want to verify the information for your own research purposes

If you need help, contact a librarian at 318.487.5443 ext. 1137/1931 or library@cltcc.edu.

To access the databases from off campus, you will need your LoLA username and password.

If your need help, contact the Librarian at 318.487.5443 ext. 1137 or library@cltcc.edu.

This is a comprehensive list of electronic journals owned by Central Louisiana Technical Community College. The journals are divided by category.

To access these journals off campus, you will need your LoLA username and password.

If your need help, contact the Librarian at 318.487.5443 ext. 1137 or library@cltcc.edu.

Duke University Press
The Duke University Press book collections provide access to over 2,700 e-books in the humanities and social sciences.
IEEE Xplore
Now Publishers Foundations and Trends® Technology eBooks Library
This library includes more than 475 titles on emerging topics in engineering and computer science.

Please be aware that the default search will show results that includes content not available through this purchase. Change the search terms to include either My Subscribed Content or Open Access rather than All Results. My Subscribed Content will show both content available through this purchase and Open Access content.
Open Access books on JSTOR
More than 6,500 Open Access ebooks from 90 publishers, including Brill, Cornell University Press, De Gruyter, and University of California Press, are now available at no cost to libraries or users.

LibriVox
Free public domain audiobooks.
Open Library
Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks

WorldCat is a global catalog of library collections. You can search for books, music, video, articles and much more at a library near you.

Library Orientation

To download the CLTCC Library Orientation PDF, click the link below.

CLTCC Library Orientation
This PDF that tells you about the CLTCC Library and how to access the library's resources.

To download the Guide to Available Databases PDF, click the link below.

Guide to Available Electronic Resources
This PDF lists all the available electronic resources for each program.

For tutorials (aka LibGuides or Guides), scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Database of the Month

Business Source® Complete
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A full text database that provides access to scholarly business journals covering management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and much more.

Quick Facts

Recommended for the I ndustrial Manufacturing program

1,570 active, full-text, non-open access journals and magazines
902 active, full-text, peer-reviewed, non-open access journals
417 active, full-text, peer-reviewed, non-open access journals with no embargo

Database Courtesy of:

eBooks of the Month

You will need your LOLA username and password to access this eBook.

Responsible Innovation Ethics, Safety and Technology by Kormelink, Joost Groot
ISBN: 9781789843378
Publication Date: 2019
This textbook is based on the MOOC Responsible Innovation offered by the TU Delft. It provides a framework to reflect on the ethics and risks of new technologies. How can we make sure that innovations do justice to social and ethical values? How can we minimize (unknown)risks?The book explains: The concept and importance of responsible innovation for society Key ethical concepts and considerations to analyse the risks of new technologies Different types of innovation (e.g. radical, niche, incremental, frugal) Roadmap for Responsible Innovation by Industry The concept of Value Sensitive Design (VSD) It includes a link to all the web lectures as well as case studies ranging from care robots and nuclear energy to Artificial Intelligence and self-driving vehicles.
Motorcycles by Molly Aloian
ISBN: 9780778727309
Publication Date: 2011-01-31
This high-energy title introduces young readers to different kinds of motorcycles, including superbikes, street bikes, and dirt bikes. This dynamic new book also describes the basic parts and functions of various motorcycles.
Rural Teens on the Move by Roger Smith; Celeste Carmichael (Consultant Editor)
ISBN: 9781422200216
Publication Date: 2009-09-01
Vehicles play an important role in the social interactions of teens. For various reasons, cars and other vehicles are important to both urban and rural young adults. This book is about young adults and their cultures.

Comments and/or Suggestions

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https://cltcclibrary.cltcc.edu/libraryorientation/comments.

Library Hours

2021 SUMMER HOURS

June 1 - August 5, 2021

Mondays through Thursdays

7:00 am - 5:15 pm

Reference Services

7:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Fridays through Sundays

Closed

To protect the health and safety of library patrons and staff, the following rules will be observed:

Masks must be worn at all times
Patrons must use hand sanitizer
Patrons and staff must observe recommended 3 ft social distancing requirement

You can find current information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as CLTCC specific information, at cltcc.edu/alert/1605733/coronavirus-update.

If you need help, contact a librarian at 318.487.5443 ext. 1137 or library@cltcc.edu.

Remember, our e-Resources are available 24/7!

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Mission Statement

Our Mission

The Central Louisiana Technical Community College Library and Learning Resource Centers (CLTCC Library and LRCs) exist to support the mission, vision, strategic plan, and learning outcomes of Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Our staff, collection, resources, and services exist to support academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, social awareness, and workforce development. To that end, the library endeavors to educate students to recognize their information needs, and then, locate, evaluate, and use the information they've gathered both ethically and effectively.

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