Integrate the library into a Canvas course. There are many options in Canvas for connecting the students with library resources, library instruction, and librarian assistance. Detailed instructions for each option are listed below. Please contact the library at reference@waubonsee.edu, if you need any additional assistance.
There is a library subject guide for each department at Waubonsee Community College. Some individual courses and sections also have guides highlighting resources for a specific assignment. If you would like to request a library guide for your specific course, email reference@waubonsee.edu. View the complete list of library subject guides.
There are also some general guides for students:
Introduction to Library Research
Online Library Resources and Services
The Librarian role in Canvas allows access to Discussions and Messages. Librarians can assist students directly within the Canvas course. Contact an individual librarian or email reference@waubonsee.edu, if you would like to request a librarian for your course.
Waubonsee library instruction modules are available in the Canvas Commons. Import the module to include it in the course. To see all library modules in the Canvas Commons, search "Waubonsee Library."
Waubonsee Library: How to use the Library online
Waubonsee Library: Psychology - How to find scholarly articles for Psychology
Waubonsee Library: MLA - Citing Sources
Waubonsee Library: Using Newspapers
Waubonsee Library: Online News - Smart Reading Tactics
Waubonsee Library: Databases vs. Internet Search Engines
WCC has access to these video collections from Alexander Street Press:
| American History in Video | Health and Society in Video |
| Art and Architecture in Video | LGBT Studies in Video |
| Black Studies in Video | Nursing Assessment in Video |
| Black Thought and Culture | Nursing Education in Video |
| Business Education in Video | Women and Social Movements in the United States,1600-2000 |
| Criminal Justice and Public Safety in Video | World History in Video |
| Environmental Studies in Video | World Newsreels Online: 1929–1966 |
| Filmakers Library Online |
Use the Alexander Street Videos database to search all the collections at once.
Contact us using Live Chat. It operates during the hours that the library is open for online service. Or email us your questions.
