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Miami Jackson Senior High School - MDC Dual Enrollment: Learning Resources

This guide is for Miami Dade College dual enrollment students at Miami Jackson Senior High School.

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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. 

Information Literacy FUNdamentals

SIFT means Stop, investigate, find coverage, trace claims.

Method designed by Michael Caulfield

Evaluating Sources

Analyzing Current Events

Library Hours - MDC Wolfson Campus Rm. 1216
Monday-Thursday:   7:30 am to 9:00 pm
Friday:                      7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday:                  8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sunday:                    Closed

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.

Tutoring Available at Learning Resources in the Library

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. 

Making an Appointment for Tutoring at Learning Resources

Making an Appointment to Meet with a Librarian