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Welcome to Valencia College! As you begin your college career, you'll find that your professors have different expectations than those of your high school teachers. In this LibGuide, you'll find multi-media resources for accessing the online library, conducting research, creating citations, and more. Refer back to this guide throughout your academic journey, and don't hesitate to reach out. I look forward to working with you! |
To Connect to the Library via Atlas:
What do college professors look for in a research paper?
Watch the introduction video below and then move on to the next tab.
What should my paper look like?
MLA Sample Paper and Citation Style Guide
APA Sample Paper and Citation Style Guide
What type of sources can I use?
Review the video below on primary and secondary sources, then click the "Knowledge Check" tab.
I'm still not sure what sources to use...
This will vary by the subject and type of assignment. Here are some examples to get you started. When in doubt, you can't go wrong with academic journal articles and primary sources.
Need help with a research assignment?
Complete this form and a librarian will contact you within 2 business days.
Each Valencia College campus offers Learning Support Services to help you succeed. The Writing Center is available to provide assistance in developing thesis statements, outlines, proofreading, and more. Additionally, our Tutoring Department is here to help you with Algebra, Calculus, Stats, Economics, Bio, Chem, A&P, and more.
Contact a Librarian
Have a question about Valencia College library services? Email a librarian directly and they will respond within 48 hours.
Emilie Buckley (She/They)
ebuckley3@valenciacollege.edu
Valencia College Librarian
Library Spring 2023 Hours
January 9 - April 30, 2023
Library Break Hours can vary during holidays and college closures. Libraries will have both on-site and virtual hours at each campus library.
Need help after hours?
Ask a Librarian is available for live chat or text 7 days a week. Virtual reference services through live chat and text messaging are available:
Sunday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to Midnight
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Need help navigating Valencia?
Tutoring and Writing Center Support
Tutoring in math, science, writing and reading, accounting and economics, foreign languages and EAP, computer programming, and more.
Dual-Enrollment Advising
Our Dual-Enrollment (DE) Advisors are here to help make course recommendations, discuss graduation requirements, and answer DE questions.
***You will need to meet with your DE high school guidance counselor to discuss unmet high school requirements.
Office of Students with Disabilities
Offers equal opportunity resources for students with disabilities.
Testing Center
Visit the testing center to take the PERT DE placement exam along with others.
*** The testing center is currently closed. Limited testing will take place online.
Find out about clubs and campus events
Make the most out of your college experience! Engage allows you to search and register for clubs and campus events.
Greetings Faculty and Media Center Specialists,
As librarian and New Student Experience professor at the Lake Nona Campus, I work extensively with dual enrollment students from Orange and Osceola counties as well as Florida Virtual School.
I'm always looking for new opportunities to collaborate and better serve our students. If you would like to schedule an information session, class or high school visit, or have me create custom online content, I'd love to hear from you.
Best wishes as we navigate this school year,
Emilie Buckley
ebuckley3@valenciacollege.edu