LibGuides: Quick Start Library Guide: East Campus

Library Hours

The East Campus library building operating hours are listed below:

Location: Bldg 4, 2nd Floor, 701 N Econlockhatchee Trl, Orlando, FL 32825

Phone Numbers:

Circulation/Reserves: 407-582-2459

Reference: 407-582-2456

Hours:

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.

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General Research Information

How to Access Library Databases
View this file to find out how to locate and use the library's databases, as well as see which ones are most commonly used for research.
How to Identify Fake News in 10 Steps
Use this checklist to determine if your source is the "real deal".
How to Spot Fake News
Lists essential factors to consider when evaluating a news source.
Research Assignment: Top 10 List
View ten helpful strategies to consider when conducting research.
Research Process Template
Need help with research? Not sure where to start or what to do next? View this handout for assistance.
Types of Web Resources & How to Evaluate Them
Defines commonly used web resources and provides criteria to evaluate them.

East Library Updates

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How Do You Know the Information is Appropriate for Use

How do you know that the information you find is a good source for an academic paper? Ask yourself the following questions.

Study Spaces

Quiet study space is available for walk-in access in room 4-216.

Group study rooms are first come, first served and must be checked out at the library circulation desk with a valid student ID. Group study room check-outs are for two hour sessions and limited to two people.

Subject-Specific Research Information

Career Research
Wanting to find out more about a certain career? This handout offers helpful resources to get you started!
ENC 1101
Lists helpful resources for ENC 1101 research.
ENC 1102
View this handout to see resources that are well-suited for ENC 1102 research.
Humanities Research
Lists helpful resources focused on the Humanities.
Psychology Research
Features top databases geared toward psychology research.
Speech Research
This handout directs to useful resources for informative and persuasive speeches.
U.S. History Research
Includes some of the library's most-recommended resources for history research.

Library Liaisons & Contact Information

Diane Dalrymple - Math and Social Science: ddalrymple1@valenciacollege.edu

Erich Heintzelman - Communications and Science: eheintzelman@valenciacollege.edu

Ciara Hensley - Library Emerging Technologies, Humanities & Foreign Languages: chensley1@valenciacollege.edu

Courtney Moore - New Student Experience, Arts & Entertainment: cmoore71@valenciacollege.edu

Chris Wettstein - Business, Computers and Public Service: cwettstein@valenciacollege.edu

Interlibrary Loan/UBorrow

Interlibrary loan requests from other state institutions are available through UBorrow in the library catalog. If you have a request for an electronic resource, such as an online journal article held by another institution, contact Erich Heintzelman to see if your request can be processed.