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About OC Libraries
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated May 16, 2012
Contact information, hours, services, policies

ACTING
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Feb 3, 2010

Addiction Research (GENS 105)
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Feb 9, 2012
This guide is to assist students in Connie Underwood's General Studies 105 classes.

Anthropology resources
by Judith Cunneen - Last Updated Feb 16, 2012
Resources in all formats to support assignments in Anthropology

APA Documentation Style
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Apr 21, 2012

Ask a Librarian!
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Mar 26, 2012

Assignments
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Dec 7, 2011
Assignments should reflect the desired learning outcomes you have for your course and your students. Assignments should complement classwork and prepare for the testing and exam process.

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Biographies
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Sep 9, 2011
How to find out about the lives of other people, both the famous and the not-so-famous.

BIOL 160 - Amy Lawrence
by Dianne Moore, Sara Scribner - Last Updated Mar 26, 2012

BMGMT 102 - Johnson, Winter '10
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Aug 3, 2011
This guide is designed to assist students in Professor Hella-Ilona Johnson's International Business course in finding information to complete their Current Event Presentation.

BMGMT 102 Winter 2012
by Judith Cunneen, Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 14, 2012
Introduction to International Business. This guide concentrates on ethical and social justice issues.

BMGMT 105 Johnson
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Introduction to Financial Planning

BMGMT 180 - Bright or Pavlik - Market Research
by Mary Ann Confar - Last Updated Apr 7, 2012
Research a service or product, define the target market, then determine the potential size of that market - using specialized data bases, government web sites, and actual reference books.

Business 101 - Pavlik
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Aug 8, 2011
Introduction to Business, Pavlik, Fall 2011


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Career/Education Research
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
This guide offers suggestions for researching career choices as well as specific educational programs and degree requirements.


Chemistry 131, Phayre
by Amy Herman - Last Updated May 4, 2012
This guide is created for Allison Phayre's Chemistry 131 class, Spring 2012.



Classroom Management
by Mary Ann Confar - Last Updated Jan 22, 2012
Classroom Management commonly refers to issues of supervision, refereeing, facilitating, and even academic discipline; though not all student behaviors require intervention or confrontation.


Criminal Justice -- Research Guide
by Amy Herman - Last Updated May 8, 2012
This guide presents a general overview of library research for students enrolled in Criminal Justice classes at Olympic College.

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DMA 120 & 220 - Winn - Photoshop
by Mary Ann Confar - Last Updated Apr 7, 2012

DMA 120 - Hostetler - Beginning Photoshop
by Mary Ann Confar, Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 7, 2012
Learn to create and modify artwork & photography for multimedia, the web and basic printing using Adobe Photoshop.

DMA 130 - Hostetler - Beginning Flash
by Mary Ann Confar - Last Updated Apr 7, 2012
To learn a solid foundation in the most essential skills needed to use Flash.

DMA 136 - Usher - History Assignment
by Mary Ann Confar - Last Updated Apr 7, 2012
The history assignment from Laurie Usher's Syllabus for IMM136


DMA 137 - Usher - Intermediate Digital Photography
by Mary Ann Confar - Last Updated Nov 17, 2011
This is a digital photography course for those with experience in the basics of photography technique and at least basic experience with adjustable digital cameras. Explore the photographic process as a means of personal and cultural expression.

DMA 220 - Hostetler - Intermediate Photoshop
by Mary Ann Confar - Last Updated Apr 7, 2012
Learn to apply learned Photoshop skills to actual applications. Emphasis on building portfolio projects in print and large-format printing.

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eBooks at Olympic College
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Mar 7, 2012
Find out how to search and download eBooks at Olympic College Library.


ENGL 101 - Adams-Nowlin, Yellow Wallpaper
by Amy Herman - Last Updated May 3, 2012
This LibGuide is intended for use with Sarah Adams' "Yellow Wallpaper" assignment for English 101.

ENGL 101 - Hoover
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Jan 12, 2012

ENGL 101 - Jung
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated May 9, 2012

ENGL 101 - Plevin
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Jan 27, 2010
Designed for use with assignment on chapter 2 of Walden by Henry David Thoreau.

ENGL 101 - Thiele
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Feb 14, 2012


ENGL 102 - Delay - Media Analysis (Scribner section)
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
Use this guide if you are in the section taught by Sara Scribner

ENGL 102 - Delay - Persuasive Essay
by Jackie Higgins - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
Why do normal people, trained and socialized to be obedient as a positive value, commit unconscionable acts under specific circumstances?

ENGL 102 - Delay - Social Aspects of Advertising
by Judith Cunneen - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
How advertising has changed along with the changes in American society.

ENGL 102 - Griffith
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Apr 21, 2011

ENGL 102 - Harris
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Apr 10, 2012

ENGL 102 - Hoover
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Jan 12, 2012

ENGL 102 - Hovde
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Oct 6, 2011

ENGL 102 - Keliher
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 2, 2012

ENGL 102 - Manix Spring 2010
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
This guide provides help for students completing the writing assignments in Pamela Manix's English 102 class.

ENGL 102 - Newcomer
by Amy Herman - Last Updated May 7, 2010
This guide is designed for students in Robin Newcomer's online ENGL 102 classes.

ENGL 102 - Patterson
by Leslie Hassett, Sara Scribner - Last Updated Mar 6, 2012

ENGL 102 - Wayland
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated May 9, 2012

ENGL 99 - Hoover
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Jan 12, 2012

English 98
by Jackie Higgins - Last Updated Feb 8, 2010
Terry Majors, Fall 2009

ESOL
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Mar 29, 2012
This guide contains library resources for all levels of ESOL at Olympic College.

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Finding Books
by Kent Mercer, Amy Herman, Leslie Hassett - Last Updated May 8, 2012

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Gen Studies 100 - (DeWire)
by Judith Cunneen - Last Updated Jan 28, 2010

GEN-S 101 (Dorsey)
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Apr 9, 2012
Helpful basics on using the Olympic College Library and doing college research.

Geography 101 (Digby) World Awareness Term Project
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Nov 12, 2009
This guide provides you with resources and strategies for completing your Introduction to Geography project.

Government Resources
by Leslie Hassett, Kent Mercer - Last Updated Apr 4, 2012
Federal, state, and local government resources

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Health Sciences: Nursing & Allied Health
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated May 14, 2012
Library resources and services supporting Olympic College's Allied Health, ADN, BSN, and Substance Abuse Counselor programs.

HIST 219 - Deb Lamb - Winter 2011
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Jan 13, 2011
Native American history.

HIST/HUMAN 230
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Oct 28, 2011
Films in American Culture - Carmen Hoover

History
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Aug 3, 2011
This guide list resources that will get you started on doing historical research. Some sources will be more specific on certain periods and geographical locations.

HOCC 112 (Freeman)
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Nov 14, 2011
Find interpersonal and intrapersonal tools for success in the workplace.

Hollywood Version of History
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Oct 5, 2010
10-credit Learning Community consisting of ENGL 101 & HIST 230.

HSSA 101 - Introduction to Addictive Drugs (Daniel Mitchell)
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Apr 9, 2012
Research help with the Investigative Project Assignment

Hull House Closes After More Than a Century
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 21, 2012
Links to news stories about the closing of the historic Hull House on Friday, January 27, 2012, books the library has about the Hull House, Hull House websites, and reference articles.

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Information Literacy Assignments That Work!
by Amy Herman, Dianne Moore - Last Updated Oct 12, 2011
This guide is intended to provide faculty some resources for incorporating information literacy concepts into their courses and/or existing assignments.

Interlibrary Loan
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 8, 2012

Interlibrary Loan Confirmation
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 8, 2012


Internet Subject Directories
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Apr 7, 2011

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Learning Management System (LMS) Review
by Leslie Hassett, Mary Ann Confar, Amy Herman - Last Updated Mar 2, 2012
The purpose of this guide is to facilitate review of the LMS systems being evaluated to replace Angel.

Library Trivia
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Mar 15, 2012

Literary Criticism
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Use this guide to help you understand and find Literary Criticism.

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Mathematics and Statistics
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Basic resources for students in the field of mathematics and statistics.

MEDA 110
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 15, 2011
This guide is designed for students in Medical Assisting 110.

MLA Documentation Style
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Dec 7, 2011

Mobile Library @ OC (Beta)
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Sep 9, 2011
This guide details those library services and resources for which there exist mobile versions or downloadable apps.

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New @ Your Library
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Find out what's been happening at the Library this year...we think you'll be surprised!



New Books in Law
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 24, 2012

New Books in Psychology
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 24, 2012

New Books in the Health Sciences
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Mar 8, 2011

New Books!
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Apr 11, 2012

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OLRM
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Organizational Leadership and Resource Management

OLRM 220 (Mathew)
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Apr 12, 2011
Human Relations in the Workplace, Spring Quarter 2011

OLRM 220 (Reeves)
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Oct 12, 2011
Use this guide for Martha Reeves' Human Relations in the Workplace (OLRM 220) class

Olympic College Libraries: Home Page
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated May 14, 2012
Start Here. Go Anywhere.

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Point of View in Periodicals
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Dec 11, 2009
Explores point-of-view and bias in selected periodicals. Also discusses evaluating information.

Political Science
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012

Psychology
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated May 7, 2012
Research Guide

PTA
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
This guide is created specifically for students in OC's Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

Public Speaking - CMST 220 (Katie Walters)
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Apr 9, 2012
This guide supports the class in Public Speaking, CMST 220 taught by Katie Walters.


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Rubrics
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Oct 3, 2011
Ways to quantify the quality of your students' work, making grading more transparent to them.

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Services at OC Libraries
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Apr 20, 2012
Borrowing, Interlibrary Loan, Wireless Internet, Student Laptops, Faculty Laptops, Community Patrons, Adaptive Technology

SOC 215 - Criminology - Thompson
by Judith Cunneen - Last Updated Apr 26, 2012

Social Issues / Pro & Con
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 10, 2012
This Guide lists resources to help you find information on current social issue topics. Some sources will help you find pro & con information as well.

Sociology -- Research Guide
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Apr 9, 2012
This guide presents a general overview of library research for students enrolled in Sociology classes at Olympic College.

Statistics & Polls
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Feb 7, 2012

Sustainability
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Sep 20, 2011

Syllabus
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Oct 3, 2011
Your syllabus guides students through your class by outlining expectations, timelines and rubrics. But does it get the student excited? This guide explores the basic tenets, current theories & best practices for college-level syllabi.

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Textbooks
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Mar 26, 2012
Disclaimer: Reference herein to any trademark, proprietary product, or company name is provided solely for informational purposes and the convenience of the user and does not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by Olympic College.

Theatre Production Techniques
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Dec 9, 2009
Information on all the behind-the-scenes crafts, including set and lighting design, costumes and stage management

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UDL (Universal Design for Learning)
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Oct 3, 2011
UDL is an educational approach to teaching, learning and assessment drawing on new brain research and new media technologies to respond to individual learner differences.

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What is a Libguide anyway?
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012

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Finding Articles: Periodical Article Databases and Electronic Reference Sources
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated May 11, 2012
This guide lists article databases and electronic reference works, including encyclopedias, to which Olympic College Libraries subscribe.

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