Dual Enrollment Resources - Kendall Campus: Learning Resources

What Is Information Literacy?

According to the American Library Association (ALA), information literacy is "a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.”

The SIFT Method can help you evaluate information that you find on the internet.  Resources you find at the MDC libraries can you lead to credible and scholarly sources. 

Conducting a Library Search at MDC 

1. Go to https://www.mdc.edu/learning-resources/ or click on the picture above to access the link.
2. Click on Advanced Library Search.
3. On the right, you can narrow the Material Type to Books, Journals, Videos or other media.
4. Type your keyword(s) in the empty box(es).  Keep the terms brief.  Advanced Search allows you to input multiple keywords.
5. Click on Search.
6. Write down the Call Number (e.g. JK1021.C565 2008) to find a book in the library.  For an eBook or journal article, click View Online and log in with your MDC username and password to access the material.
7. You can also access LibGuides and databases from the Learning Resources page.

Method designed by Michael Caulfield

Learning Resources tutors can provide assistance with the writing process for any course.  These knowledgeable staff members provide face-to-face and virtual instruction in a variety of courses such as writing, reading, business, natural science, health sciences, speech, and test preparation.

Librarians can help with research and citations.  Face-to-face assistance is available throughout the day at the reference desk on the second floor of the library.  Appointments with librarians can also occur through face-to-face or virtual formats.

Click on the blue links to book an appointment with a tutor or librarian. 

MDC Skillshops supports students with academic and life-skills at all eight campuses and outreach centers college wide. Whether face-to-face or virtually, Skillshops covers diverse topics for the many needs and goals of MDC students.