The Diana Hacker website

MLA (dianahacker.com) (based on the new 7th ed., 2009)

APA (dianahacker.com) (based on the 6th ed., 2010)

Chicago (dianahacker.com) (based on the 15th ed., 2003)

Home (dianahacker.com)

MLA style (based on the new 7th ed., 2009)

APA style (based on the 6th ed., 2010)

The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) Home

Introduction to APSA Style from the University of Wisconsin's Writing Center OR

Guide to APSA Style Basics from California State University, Chico

Also, if you are in the library, feel free to use the print citation guides as well. They are located in the Ready Reference area behind the Reference Desk.

How can I get help with my paper? (top of page)

Help with Research

Search the Catalog for books on your topic (more info on this)

Search our online databases for articles on your topic (more info on this)

Possibly search the World Wide Web for websites on your topic (more info on this)

Help with Writing

We highly recommend a visit to the Academic Skills Center!

The friendly folks at the ASC are ready and willing to help you! It's probably best to visit the ASC to set up an appointment, but if you are off-campus, feel free to call at 786-3633.

The ASC is located in the library on the Lower Level in Room 119.
(Click here to see schedule and appointment info)

Also, check out the CC Writing in the Disciplines page!

How do I use the WEPA print kiosk? (top of page)

It's easy! Just follow these steps or watch the video to find out.

To print from a USB drive...
1. Select Print From USB
2. From the kiosk, insert your USB drive. You can then hit the UP arrow, or wait a moment for the next screen to appear.
3. You will see your folders and files. Select which file(s) you would like to print.
4. Select your printing options and click OK.
5. For your payment option, select WEPA Account.
6. You will be prompted to Login. Enter your CC email address and password.
(Hint: Just enter your firstname.lastname, then in the lower left-hand corner of the keybaord screen, you can hit the @my.columbiasc.edu button and that will fill out the rest of your email address.)
7. You may have to select WEPA Account a second time.

Watch the Video: Printing From A USB Drive

To Print From A Campus Network Computer
1. From the computer, select File, then Print.
2. Then select Printer Name, then WEPA BW for black-and-white prints or WEPA Color for color prints.
3. Click OK.
4. You will then see the WEPA Confirmation Box. If you're satisfied with your selections, click Proceed.
5. If it's not already there, enter your CC email address and Password.
6. Click OK.
7. You will be given a six-character release code, which you may want to jot down. You will need this to release your print job at the kiosk.

Watch the Video: Direct Printing

To Print From Your Own Laptop
Note: You will only need to complete these steps once. After that, the process will be the same as if printing from a campus network computer.

1. First, you must download the WEPA Print Driver to your laptop. Go to https://www.wepanow.com.
2. Login to your account.
3. Click on the Drivers icon.
4. Choose either PC or MAC for your download. Follow the prompts to download the driver, including the Wizard set-up.

WEPA will be your default printer.

To release one print job...
1. From the kiosk, select Release Code.
2. Enter your UserName and Password. (Your UserName should be your full CC email address.)
3. Click Login.
4. You will be prompted to enter your Release Code.
5. Select Get Print File.
6. You will see your print job listed. On the far left underneath Print? , tap that area to select the job.

Watch the Video: Releasing Your Print Job

To release multiple print jobs...
1. From the kiosk, select User Login.
2. Enter your UserName and Password. (Your UserName should be your full CC email address.)
3. Click Login.
4. A list of all your print jobs and their Release Codes will appear. Select which print jobs you'd like to release by tapping the document name. A check-mark will appea next to each. (To de-select a print job, tap it a second time.)
5. For your payment option, select WEPA Account.

Where are the WEPA kiosks located on campus?
There are 7 WEPA kiosks on campus. Their locations are:

Asbury

Wesley

Library (There are TWO: one on the Main Level and one in the Overton Media Center)

Student Union (First Floor Main Lobby. This kiosk is ADA-compliant.)

Breed Leadership Center (First Floor front lobby)

Barbara Bush Center for Science and Technology

How do I find that library research guide for my class? (top of page)

Did your class come to the library for an instruction session? Need another copy of that handout? Select your class below and a PDF version of the handout will open.

How do I contact a librarian? (top of page)

There are several ways you can contact us. You can:

Visit us

Call us: 803.786.3703

Email us

Or Chat with us!

How do I start my research? (top of page)

There are several places you can begin your research. You can start by performing a keyword search on your topic in the library Catalog. You may find good Reference or Periodical sources (located on the Main Level) or books in the General Collection (located on the top/Upper Level). You can also search the online databases for journal articles on your topic. You can choose a great general database such as Academic Search Premier, or more subject specific databases such as ERIC for Education topics or History Resource Center for History topics.

Not sure where to begin your research? Visit the library and ask for help at the Reference Desk on the Main Level of Edens Library. The librarians will be happy to help you and can share their pearls of wisdom on finding sources in the library, searching for articles on your topic in the electronic databases, and can help you request materials that are available from other libraries.

How do I find books on my topic? (top of page)

The easiest way is to search the library Catalog.

From the homepage, select Find Books. This directs you to the library catalog, where you can perform searches by Keyword, Title, Author, Subject, etc. There is a dropbox on the left, where you can choose the type of search.

Search the catalog

More HELP on searching catalog

For example, if you want to find information on "domestic violence" you would do a Keyword search and should type "domestic violence" into the search box on the right, and then click "Go." This will open a list of books and other media materials that Edens Library owns pertaining to the topic of "domestic violence." You can also refine your search by using more than one key term about your topic. Try typing "domestic violence" and another term such as "children." Your search will look like this: domestic violence AND children.

You can also do a Title search, by choosing "Title" in the dropbox on the left. Enter the title in the searchbox on the right, omitting any articles (a, an, the) from the beginning of the title. For example, to search The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss, you would type: Cat in the Hat into the search box, and click the Go button.

To perform an Author search, choose the "Author" search from the dropbox on the left. In the search box on the right, type the author's last name first name in this order. For example, to search for Herman Melville, one would type: Melville, Herman into the search box to obtain works by this author.

How do I find journal articles on my topic? (top of page)

The best way to find scholarly journal articles is by searching our online databases. From the library homepage, click on Find Articles. You can then choose either Journals and Magazines or A - Z Listings which opens a list of the many databases to which Columbia College subscribes, with descriptions of the types of information covered in each. From this list, you can enter the database by selecting either On-Campus or Remote Access.

Once inside the database, you can check-mark the scholarly/peer-reviewed box. (You may have to scroll down a bit to see this choice). Then, you can begin your search by typing in your keywords and clicking on Search. Feel free to experiment by using helpful search features, such as Date Span or Full-Text only.

Although check-marking the scholarly/peer-reviewed selection box will greatly increase your chances of finding such articles, we also strongly suggest you evaluate the article as well; your professors will appreciate it if you do! Typically, "scholarly journal articles" tend to have the following characteristics:

Longer/more substantive than an article in a popular magazine

Written by an author(s) with expertise in the field and easily identifiable credentials

Well structured and well organized

Published in/by a reputable source

Long list of References at the end of the article

How do I find websites on my topic? (top of page)

There are several ways to go about this:

• Check out our list of recommended websites

The Edens Library staff has selected numerous websites from across several disciplines that have proven helpful to students, staff, and faculty. To access these sites, from the library's homepage, click on Find WWW Resources, then Sites by Subject. Select the category of the topic you are researching. A list of recommended websites will appear. (Go to Sites By Subject)

• Check out the Internet Public Library

Tired of Google's overkill? Internet Public Library is a great alternative website! IPL websites are hand-picked by librarians from across the nation. So you get fewer, higher-quality hits.

• But if you still want to surf the Web...

It's a wild and woolly Web out there! How to tame it? Check out our tips for evaluating World Wide Web resources!

Evaluating WWW Resources

How do I find items my professor has placed on reserve? (top of page)

All items that your professor has placed on Reserve are located at the Circulation Desk in the library. Just ask at the Circulation Desk, located on your left as you enter the library, and provide your professor's last name and/or the course name. Be sure to bring your Student ID.

How do I view videos/DVD's in the library? (top of page)

If you already have your video/DVD in hand, you can go right to a viewing room. If not, your professor has likely placed it on Reserve; simply go to the Circulation Desk and tell the student worker your professor's name and what class it's for. Be sure to bring your Student ID with you.

Viewing Rooms
There are several viewing rooms throughout the library; these room numbers are listed on the DVD or video. Please note: viewing rooms are first come first serve. In addition to the viewing rooms, Edens Library also houses the Overton Movie Theater, which can seat up to 25 viewers. This location must be reserved. (For more information, click here.)

If a room happens to be locked, just come find a library staff member.

How do I get one-on-one help to research my topic? (top of page)

If you are unsure of how to begin your research, you can visit the library and ask for help at the Reference Desk on the Main Level of Edens Library. Or you can call us at 803-786-3703. The librarians will be happy to help you and can share their expertise on finding sources in the library, on searching for articles on your topic in the electronic databases, and can help you request materials that are available from other libraries.

How can I find something FUN to read? (top of page)

We're more than just academic books! The Edens Library staff strives to accommodate the reading needs of our student body, including recreational reading. The link below will take you to a list of Popular Reading/High-Interest Titles owned by the library. You are sure to find a title that interests you. Happy reading!

Popular Reading/High-Interest Titles