Tutorials and Help
Ask the Librarian
Contact the reference desk for all your questions. You can call us, stop by, text us, or email us.
How Do I Cite Sources?
Learn how to cite the sources you use by using citation tools within databases or writing it yourself. Here you will find resources for any situation.
Search the databases from off-campus
A short tutorial showing how to login to the databases from off-campus
How Do I Get Started?
Learn how to begin researching for your paper or project.
Searching the online catalog
Learn to use the library's online catalog to search for items here at the HCC library and at other regional and state libraries.
Online Catalog Help
Get help with your online catalog search.
Evaluating Web Resources
Learn how to evaluate online information and make sure it is: reliable, accurate, current, and objective.
Using Wikipedia Appropriately
One of the co-founders of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, discusses what he feels is the appropriate use of Wikipedia in college-level research.
