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Library Home
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated May 15, 2013
Start Here. Go Anywhere.
Ask a Librarian!
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Mar 26, 2012
About Olympic College Libraries
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Apr 30, 2013
Contact information, hours, services, policies
Finding Articles: Periodical Article Databases and Electronic Reference Sources
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 27, 2013
This guide lists article databases and electronic reference works, including encyclopedias, to which Olympic College Libraries subscribe.
eBooks at Olympic College
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 30, 2012
Find out how to search and download eBooks at Olympic College Library.
Textbooks
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Dec 12, 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.
Internet Subject Directories
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Apr 7, 2011
Mobile Library @ OC (Beta)
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Feb 11, 2013
This guide details those library services and resources for which there exist mobile versions or downloadable apps.
New @ Your Library
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 8, 2012
Find out what's been happening at the Library this year...we think you'll be surprised!
Google Like a Librarian
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Jan 8, 2013
What You Need to Know (Google Like a Librarian)!
Types of Library Materials
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Feb 22, 2013
This guide will help you distinguish between different types of library materials including books, reference books, eBooks, magazines, and journals.
Services at Olympic College Libraries
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated May 14, 2013
Guide to services available to students, faculty, staff, and the community at large.
Evaluating Print (Non-Web) Sources
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Feb 21, 2013
SUGGESTIONS
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated May 17, 2013
Here are responses to suggestions, comments, questions and complaints from library users to the Library.
Anthropology resources
by Judith Cunneen - Last Updated Feb 16, 2012
Resources in all formats to support assignments in Anthropology
Art
ENGL 102 - Wayland
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Feb 22, 2013
Biographies
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Jul 10, 2012
How to find out about the lives of other people, both the famous and the not-so-famous.
Sustainability
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Sep 20, 2011
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 180 - Bright or Pavlik - Market Research
by Mary Ann Confar - Last Updated Sep 27, 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
HOCC 112 Tools for Success (Frost)
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
OLRM
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 7, 2012
Organizational Leadership and Resource Management
OLRM 220 Winter 2013 (B. Adams)
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 6, 2013
Statistics & Polls
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Nov 2, 2012
Career/Education Research
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
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 Apr 24, 2013
This guide is created for Allison Phayre's Chemistry 131 class, Fall 2012.
Marketplace of Ideas
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Oct 25, 2012
Learning community consisting of ENGL& 101, CMST& 102 & GEN-S 105.
Social Issues / Pro & Con
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Oct 29, 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.
DMA 120 & 220 - Winn - Photoshop
by Mary Ann Confar - Last Updated Apr 7, 2012
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.
SOC 215 - Criminology - Thompson
by Judith Cunneen - Last Updated Apr 26, 2012
Statistics & Polls
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Nov 2, 2012
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 Feb 26, 2013
To learn a solid foundation in the most essential skills needed to use Flash.
DMA 136 - Usher - History Assignment
by Mary Ann Confar, Kathy Weigert - Last Updated Feb 19, 2013
The history assignment from Laurie Usher's Syllabus for IMM136
DMA 137 - Usher - Intermediate Digital Photography
by Mary Ann Confar - Last Updated Feb 26, 2013
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.
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated May 3, 2013
This guide covers student academic dishonesty with a focus on plagiarism including detection and strategies for prevention. Online classes receive detailed discussion.
ACTING
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Feb 3, 2010
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
eBooks at Olympic College
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 30, 2012
Find out how to search and download eBooks at Olympic College Library.
Types of Library Materials
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Feb 22, 2013
This guide will help you distinguish between different types of library materials including books, reference books, eBooks, magazines, and journals.
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.
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.
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.
UDL (Universal Design for Learning)
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Apr 11, 2013
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.
APA Documentation Style
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Apr 21, 2012
Basics of Library Research
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Mar 21, 2013
Creative Writing
by Carmen Hoover - Last Updated May 16, 2013
ENGL 101 - Adams-Nowlin
by Judith Cunneen, Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Apr 3, 2013
ENGL 101 - Adams-Nowlin, "The Yellow Wallpaper"
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 3, 2013
This LibGuide is intended for use with Sarah Adams' "The Yellow Wallpaper" assignment for English 101.
ENGL 101 - Hoover
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Mar 13, 2013
ENGL 101 - Jung
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Mar 12, 2013
ENGL 101 - Patrick
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Oct 25, 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 102 - Adams-Nowlin
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Oct 7, 2012
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 Jul 17, 2012
ENGL 102 - Hong
by Mary Ann Confar, Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Jan 9, 2013
ENGL 102 - Hoover
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated May 3, 2013
ENGL 102 - Hovde
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Jan 9, 2013
ENGL 102 - Kirk
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Nov 6, 2012
ENGL 102 - Longmate
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Apr 17, 2013
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 - Patrick
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Jul 18, 2012
ENGL 102 - Wayland
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Feb 22, 2013
ENGL 235 Plevin
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
Accompanies Markel's "Internet Exercise"
ENGL 91
by Carmen Hoover - Last Updated Apr 25, 2013
ENGL 98 - Ogo (Spring 2013)
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated May 18, 2013
Use this guide for your Spring quarter 2013 English 98 class with Professor Ogo.
ENGL 99 - Hoover
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
ENGL 99 - Ogo
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Feb 14, 2013
Evaluating Print (Non-Web) Sources
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Feb 21, 2013
Hollywood Version of History
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Mar 5, 2013
10-credit Learning Community consisting of ENGL 101 & HIST 230.
Literary Criticism
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Use this guide to help you understand and find Literary Criticism.
Marketplace of Ideas
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Oct 25, 2012
Learning community consisting of ENGL& 101, CMST& 102 & GEN-S 105.
MLA Documentation Style
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Jun 4, 2012
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.
Social Issues / Pro & Con
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Oct 29, 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.
Types of Library Materials
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Feb 22, 2013
This guide will help you distinguish between different types of library materials including books, reference books, eBooks, magazines, and journals.
Sustainability
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Sep 20, 2011
ESOL
by Amy Herman - Last Updated May 17, 2012
This guide contains library resources for all levels of ESOL at Olympic College.
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.
Canvas
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated May 13, 2013
Canvas is the new Learning Management System which will soon replace Angel. Use this guide to learn the new interfaces and techniques you'll need to make the most of this new teaching tool.
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.
eBooks at Olympic College
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 30, 2012
Find out how to search and download eBooks at Olympic College Library.
Faculty
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated May 14, 2013
Information Literacy
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated May 6, 2013
A Guide for Olympic College Faculty
Information Literacy Assignments That Work!
by Amy Herman, Dianne Moore - Last Updated Oct 26, 2012
This guide is intended to provide faculty some resources for incorporating information literacy concepts into their courses and/or existing assignments.
New @ Your Library
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 8, 2012
Find out what's been happening at the Library this year...we think you'll be surprised!
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated May 3, 2013
This guide covers student academic dishonesty with a focus on plagiarism including detection and strategies for prevention. Online classes receive detailed discussion.
Rubrics
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Oct 3, 2011
Ways to quantify the quality of your students' work, making grading more transparent to them.
Services at Olympic College Libraries
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated May 14, 2013
Guide to services available to students, faculty, staff, and the community at large.
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.
UDL (Universal Design for Learning)
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Apr 11, 2013
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.
What is a Libguide anyway?
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Oct 26, 2012
ACTING
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Feb 3, 2010
DMA 136 - Usher - History Assignment
by Mary Ann Confar, Kathy Weigert - Last Updated Feb 19, 2013
The history assignment from Laurie Usher's Syllabus for IMM136
DMA 137 - Usher - Intermediate Digital Photography
by Mary Ann Confar - Last Updated Feb 26, 2013
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.
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
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.
Career/Education Research
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
This guide offers suggestions for researching career choices as well as specific educational programs and degree requirements.
GEN-S 100 (DeWire)
by Judith Cunneen - Last Updated Jan 16, 2013
GEN-S 104 (McClellan)
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Feb 25, 2013
"Plan to Succeed"
General Studies 105 - Dorsey 2012
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Oct 26, 2012
This guide is for use by students in Angela Dorsey's General Studies (GENS) 105 classes.
Marketplace of Ideas
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Oct 25, 2012
Learning community consisting of ENGL& 101, CMST& 102 & GEN-S 105.
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 Mar 20, 2013
Federal, state, and local government resources
Statistics & Polls
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Nov 2, 2012
Health Sciences: Nursing & Allied Health
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Feb 13, 2013
Library resources and services supporting Olympic College's Allied Health, ADN, BSN, and Substance Abuse Counselor programs.
APA Documentation Style
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Apr 21, 2012
MEDA 110
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Oct 24, 2012
This guide is designed for students in Medical Assisting 110.
Psychology
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Dec 12, 2012
Research Guide
PTA
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 6, 2012
This guide is created specifically for students in OC's Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
Statistics & Polls
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Nov 2, 2012
Nursing Education in Video
by Amy Herman, Kent Mercer - Last Updated Jan 10, 2013
HOCC 112 Tools for Success (Frost)
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Government Resources
by Leslie Hassett, Kent Mercer - Last Updated Mar 20, 2013
Federal, state, and local government resources
HIST 219 - Deb Lamb - Winter 2011
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Oct 29, 2012
Native American history.
HIST/HUMAN 230
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Oct 23, 2012
Films in American Culture - Carmen Hoover
History
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Feb 14, 2013
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.
Hollywood Version of History
by Dianne Moore - Last Updated Mar 5, 2013
10-credit Learning Community consisting of ENGL 101 & HIST 230.
Humanities 257
by Carmen Hoover - Last Updated Mar 12, 2013
Rock and Roll: Music and Ideas
Health Sciences: Nursing & Allied Health
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Feb 13, 2013
Library resources and services supporting Olympic College's Allied Health, ADN, BSN, and Substance Abuse Counselor programs.
Psychology
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Dec 12, 2012
Research Guide
Law
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.
Government Resources
by Leslie Hassett, Kent Mercer - Last Updated Mar 20, 2013
Federal, state, and local government resources
New Books in Law
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 24, 2012
Literary Criticism
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Use this guide to help you understand and find Literary Criticism.
Mathematics and Statistics
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Oct 26, 2012
Basic resources for students in the field of mathematics and statistics.
Health Sciences: Nursing & Allied Health
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Feb 13, 2013
Library resources and services supporting Olympic College's Allied Health, ADN, BSN, and Substance Abuse Counselor programs.
MEDA 110
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Oct 24, 2012
This guide is designed for students in Medical Assisting 110.
eBooks at Olympic College
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 30, 2012
Find out how to search and download eBooks at Olympic College Library.
New Books in Law
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 24, 2012
New Books in the Health Sciences
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Jun 6, 2012
New Books!
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Apr 11, 2012
Health Sciences: Nursing & Allied Health
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Feb 13, 2013
Library resources and services supporting Olympic College's Allied Health, ADN, BSN, and Substance Abuse Counselor programs.
HOCC 112 Tools for Success (Frost)
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Nursing Education in Video
by Amy Herman, Kent Mercer - Last Updated Jan 10, 2013
HOCC 112 Tools for Success (Frost)
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
OLRM
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 7, 2012
Organizational Leadership and Resource Management
OLRM 220 Winter 2013 (B. Adams)
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Feb 6, 2013
Health Sciences: Nursing & Allied Health
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Feb 13, 2013
Library resources and services supporting Olympic College's Allied Health, ADN, BSN, and Substance Abuse Counselor programs.
PTA
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Nov 6, 2012
This guide is created specifically for students in OC's Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
Government Resources
by Leslie Hassett, Kent Mercer - Last Updated Mar 20, 2013
Federal, state, and local government resources
Political Science
by Amy Herman - Last Updated May 10, 2013
Statistics & Polls
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Nov 2, 2012
Psychology
by Kent Mercer - Last Updated Dec 12, 2012
Research Guide
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.
Social Issues / Pro & Con
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Oct 29, 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 Nov 2, 2012
Mathematics and Statistics
by Amy Herman - Last Updated Oct 26, 2012
Basic resources for students in the field of mathematics and statistics.
Statistics & Polls
by Sara Scribner - Last Updated Nov 2, 2012
Sustainability
by Leslie Hassett - Last Updated Sep 20, 2011

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