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Faculty & Staff: Blackboard Resources

Faculty can find streaming videos, research guides, and more to embed or link in Blackboard using in these resources.

Blackboard Resources

Blackboard Resources

What is Summon?

Summon is an intuitive and powerful search tool designed to help you discover a wide range of library resources from a single search bar. It’s like Google for your library! Summon allows you to quickly locate books, eBooks, journal articles, newspapers, videos, and other scholarly materials available through our library’s collections. With just a few keywords, Summon can help you find reliable academic sources to support your research and teaching.

Why Use Summon?

Summon is a one-stop shop for scholarly discovery. Whether you're preparing lecture materials, exploring new research, or assisting students with assignments, Summon streamlines the process of accessing high-quality academic resources. You can filter results by content type, publication date, and more, ensuring you find precisely what you need with ease.

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Search online articles with Summon

Video Tutorials

How to Start a Search

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What is Films on Demand?

Films on Demand is a comprehensive streaming video platform that provides access to thousands of educational and documentary films, covering a wide range of subjects. With content from renowned producers like PBS, National Geographic, BBC, and more, it’s an excellent resource for enriching your lectures, assignments, and classroom discussions with engaging video content.

Why Use Films on Demand?

Films on Demand offers a convenient way to integrate high-quality video resources into your teaching. You can search for specific topics, create playlists, and even share direct links with students. From historical documentaries to scientific explorations and literary adaptations, this platform has something for every discipline. Best of all, it's available on-demand, so you and your students can access it anytime, anywhere.

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NC Live's Films on Demand

Films on Demand Tutorials Page:

Training

Video Tutorials

What are eBooks?

eBooks are digital versions of books that you can access online through the library's collections. Our eBook collection includes thousands of titles across various disciplines, from textbooks and reference materials to fiction and scholarly works. These resources are available 24/7, making them a flexible and convenient option for your teaching and research needs.

Why Use eBooks?

eBooks are a valuable tool for faculty and students alike. They allow you to quickly search for specific terms or topics within a book, save highlights and notes, and access materials on multiple devices. Whether you need a supplemental textbook, research support, or leisure reading, eBooks provide the resources you need at your fingertips.

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Summon Search

NC Live eBooks collection

eBooks on Ebsco

For OER books, please see the library's research guide here:

Faculty & Staff: OER Toolbox

eBooks for individual or personal reading:

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Dogwood Digital Library

What is the Library’s YouTube Channel?

The Library’s YouTube Channel is a dynamic resource filled with videos to support your teaching, research, and student engagement. It includes tutorials, research tips, database walkthroughs, and much more, all created by our library staff to help students and faculty make the most of the library’s resources.

Why Use the Library’s YouTube Channel?

Our YouTube Channel offers quick and convenient access to instructional content that complements classroom learning and independent research. Whether you need a quick tutorial on using a specific database, guidance on citation formats, or videos to share with your students, the channel has resources to support your academic needs. It’s a great way to integrate library instruction into your courses, even asynchronously.

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Central Carolina Community College Library YouTube

Great Videos for Students, Faculty & Staff:

Welcome to the Library!

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How to Start a Search

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Databases & Opposing Viewpoints

Career Resources at the Library

What are Research Guides?

Research Guides, also known as LibGuides, are curated collections of resources and tools tailored to specific subjects, courses, or topics. Created by our librarians, these guides are designed to help you and your students navigate the wealth of information available in our library by highlighting the best databases, books, articles, websites, and other resources for your needs.

Why Use Research Guides?

Research Guides simplify the research process by providing a starting point for exploring reliable and relevant resources. Whether you're teaching a course, designing an assignment, or guiding students in their research, these guides can save you time and ensure your students have access to high-quality materials. Each guide is updated regularly to reflect the latest resources and best practices.

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All Guides

Guides by Subject

Great Guides for Students:

Library Skills in Five Minutes

Careers

Test Prep

Great Guides for Faculty & Staff:

Designing Effective Library Assignments

Copyright & Fair Use

OER Toolbox

Professional Development