Library
Phone: (413) 775-1830
Fax: (413) 775-1838
reference@gcc.mass.edu
Regular semester hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8am - 8:30pm
Friday, 8am - 5pm
Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Please note exceptions.
Reference office hours:
at the East Building Cafe:
Tuesdays, 11am-1pm
at the Downtown Center 2nd Floor Lounge:
Wednesdays, 11am-1pm
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Information Literacy & Research Instruction
Information Literacy
"Information literacy" - the ability to know when information is needed, and to locate, retrieve, evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and use that information ethically and effectively - is crucial for all members of society in the information age.
The GCC Library supports the development of information literacy in a variety of ways:
Course-based Instruction
Faculty may request information literacy instruction sessions to introduce their students to Library resources and research strategies. Choose from a menu of topics, or schedule a meeting with a librarian to develop a customized session for your class. For more information, see Services for Faculty - Information Literacy & Research Instruction.
Small Group Instruction
Students and faculty may request instruction for a small group working with a particular topic, assignment, or resource.
To request small group instruction, contact Ellen Carey at careye@gcc.mass.edu or 775-1834.
Individual Instruction
Students and faculty may request individual 30-minute appointments with a librarian to develop an effective search strategy for a particular research project or for in-depth instruction in using a particular Library resource.
To request an individual research consultation, contact Ellen Carey at careye@gcc.mass.edu or 775-1834.