Research Guides: Tutorials A-Z: General library orientation

Library orientation and user guides

Select a format (using the tabs above) to access topic- and skill-specific instructional material. You will find details about student learning outcomes, accessibility, and expected completion time as well.

Format	Title
	CCC Library Orientation Video (English) Video de orientación de la biblioteca de CCC (en español) Getting Help from the Library at Clackamas Community College
	CCC Library vocabulary Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Get help LIB101: Intro to Library Research Servicios de la biblioteca de CCC
	Library User Guides Adult Basic Education / GED (English) GED y Programas para adultos (en español) in process English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Health Sciences Map and Scavenger Hunt activities FYE101 Zine need to upload (as accessible PDF) CCC Library Map make into printable accessible PDF

Tutorial	Outcomes	Additional Information
CCC Library Orientation Video (English) (3m32s)	Access CCC Library's services and resources Know how to get help from a librarian	URL: https://youtu.be/98NNvzgvoSo?si=-xtO0dTlwMlNIKcP Content updated July 2022
Video de orientación de la biblioteca de CCC (en español) (3m32s)	Acceda a los servicios y recursos de la biblioteca de CCC Saber cómo pedir ayuda de los bibliotecarios	URL: https://youtu.be/zwml_idYnkc?si=Tw6sJ-8J3NUkYh1z Actualizado por última vez en septiembre de 2022
Getting Help from the Library at Clackamas Community College (English) (4m41s)	Learn different ways to get help from library staff Learn where to find this information on our website	URL: https://youtu.be/QaYfGEjJQBE?list=PLiUBVVM0qG0ytlWechrowrXktojQPB7pY Content updated May 2024

CCC Library vocabulary
An alphabetical list of commonly-used library words and acronyms.
https://libguides.clackamas.edu/esol/vocabulary
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Questions are organized by general theme.
https://libguides.clackamas.edu/faq
Get help
Contact CCC Library by chat, phone, email, or in person. Include library hours and staff directory.
https://libguides.clackamas.edu/ask
LIB101: Intro to Library Research
A free, online, one-credit transferable elective course offered by CCC librarians.
https://libguides.clackamas.edu/lib101info

Library User Guides

Adult Basic Education / GED Library User Guide
CCC Library services and resources specifically designed for our Adult Basic Education / GED library users. Last updated Oct. 2024.
ESOL Library User Guide
CCC Library services and resources specifically designed for our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Program for Intensive English (PIE) library users. Last updated Oct. 2024.
Health Sciences User Guide
CCC Library services and resources specifically designed for Health Sciences students based on our Harmony Campus. Last updated June 2025.

Map and Scavenger Hunt activities

FYE101 Zine
Library Map

Basic computer skills

Format	Title
	Northstar Digital Literacy (CCC Library's guide) Acceda a Northstar Digital (Guía de CCC)
	Getting Started with Northstar - CCC's Student Guide Para comenzar en Northstar Digital - CCC's guía del estudiante
	Northstar Digital Literacy PrepSTEP (formerly LearningExpress) PrepSTEP: Recursos Para Hispanohablantes

Northstar Digital Literacy (CCC Library's guide)
Includes directions for signing up for an account, taking assessments, and accessing tutorials.
https://libguides.clackamas.edu/northstar
Acceda a Northstar Digital (guía de CCC)
Acceda a Northstar a través del sitio web de la biblioteca de CCC.
https://libguides.clackamas.edu/northstar/espanol

Handouts

Getting Started with Northstar - CCC's Student Guide
This file type, a PDF, is better for printing. Last updated March 2024.

Getting Started with Northstar - CCC's Student Guide
Last updated March 2024.

Para comenzar en Northstar Digital - CCC's guía del estudiante
Este tipo de archivo, un PDF, es mejor para imprimir. Actualizado por última vez en marzo de 2024.

Para comenzar en Northstar Digital - CCC's guía del estudiante
Actualizado por última vez en marzo de 2024.

Databases

Northstar Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy (Northstar) is a suite of online, self-paced digital literacy assessments and tutorials. Build knowledge and skills around navigating the Internet, using Microsoft Office, and searching for career and job information. Selecting the link above takes you to CCC Library's Northstar guide, which will lead you through creating a Northstar account and accessing practice assessments and online tutorials.
PrepSTEP
Provides a comprehensive selection of career and academic support resources. Build knowledge and skills around job preparation, career advancement, college readiness, academic success, and skills mastery in math, reading, writing, and computing. Includes practice tests and study material for the GED and professional licensing exams.
How to use PrepSTEP
PrepSTEP: Recursos Para Hispanohablantes
Acceda a las siguientes herramientas de aprendizaje en PrepSTEP: Mejore sus habilidades escritas, orales y gramaticales; sea major lector; desarrolle sus habilidades matemáticas; prepárese para el examen de GED; y sea cuidadano estadounidense.

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