Learning Center Library Guide

Welcome to the Oakton Library guide for tutors.  This can be a toolkit for guiding students to library resources and services. 

Reference Librarians are always glad to work with you and your students to find the right materials for papers, projects, and presentations. 

Oakton Librarians are also ready to help with citations.

The Oakton Library website and online materials are available 24/7.

The Library's Website includes links to:

• Search the Library catalog
• Chat with a Librarian for research help
• Use Databases to find articles in journals, newspapers, and magazines
• Make an appointment to meet with a librarian for research help
• Watch Streaming videos
• Find lists of workshops - online or at both campus libraries
• Library hours
• Contact information for Library faculty and staff

The Library has everything you need to be a successful researcher during your time at Oakton.

Online Help from a Librarian

• Ask a Librarian Chat Reference: Chat with a librarian during library hours online.
• Ask a Librarian Email Reference: Email our library staff your reference question. We will answer during library hours.
• Ask a Librarian FAQ: Search for answers to common questions asked at our reference desk.
• Research Guides: Find a guide on a specific topic written by one of our librarians.
• Virtual Research Consultation: Set up an appointment to meet one-on-one with a librarian to help you find articles and information for your papers, speeches, and presentations.
• For Faculty: Visit our Library Information for Faculty guide to find resources tailored for your needs and to schedule a library instruction. 

Research Guides are created by Oakton Librarians to help students find library resources.  Explore these 3 categories of Research Guides to learn more about them. 

1) General topic Research Guides can help with a subject such as Art History or Anatomy and Physiology.

     Browse the A-Z List of Research Guides.

2) How Do I? Research Guides are created to help library users with practical needs such as Using Library Databases at Oakton.

     Choose the How Do I? category for help with practical questions about the library or research.

3) Course Research Guides are also created for students in certain classes at Oakton.

     Choose the Course Guides category to see what classes have a research guide.

Library workshops are offered throughout the semester for anyone interested in learning more about the library and what it offers. 

Workshops are presented online and at both the Des Plaines and Skokie (RHC) campus Libraries. 

Some professors will give extra credit for attending library workshops. 

Everyone who attends a workshop will benefit by learning about new resources and by learning new skills.

Click here for Workshops or look for "Workshops/Events" on the Oakton Library website.