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SDV Library Orientation

This is the library orientation tutorial for SDV 100/101.

An Introduction to the Library Homepage: www.germanna.edu/library

Library Hours & Locations

Library Help Desk: Ask Us!

At each campus library, the Library Help Desk is where you'll find library staff who provide basic computer and research assistance.  Library staff at the Library Help Desk can also refer you to a librarian for in-depth research help.

Visit the Library Help Desk when you have questions about:

  •     Activating your Student ID as a library card
  •     Borrowing library materials
  •     Printing, copying, or scanning
  •     Using your flash drive
  •     Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  •     Canvas
  •     Finding articles on your topic in library databases
  •     Finding scholarly books on your topic using "QuickSearch"
  •     Determining whether or not a source is "credible"
  •     Citing information according to MLA or APA style
  •     Reserving a group study room
  •     Requesting items from other libraries

Open Seating: Be Our Guest!

  • To use a library computer, just have a seat at an open computer.
  • Students will use their myGCC username and password to login.

Individual and Group Study Spaces in the Library

  • Each campus library has individual study spaces, carrels, and chairs.
  • Each campus library also has group study rooms.