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Need help navigating the world of library research? We can help!

Information Literacy is the building block of research and critical thinking. Here are some tools to help you become more information literate.

The library has put together a collection of resources to help you prepare for the NCLEX and HESI exams.

Library and online research resources listed by subject area.

A collection of useful links to resources for Trocaire students, faculty and staff.

The is the main part of the library’s book collection. It contains books on many topics, including nursing.

The Archives Collection includes non-current materials from the founding of the school in 1958 up to the present time.

A small collection (approximately 800 titles) at the Extension Center at the Trocaire Achievement Complex on Transit Road in Williamsville.

A small collection of picture books and chapter books for children ages birth through eleven.

A collection without a strict academic focus meant for our patrons’ own enjoyment – includes many current award-winning books.

A space for study, (relative!) quiet, and reading. The Reading Room and the adjacent area also house several distinct collections.

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Need some individual help? Schedule a Research Appointment with one of the Trocaire librarians.

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A brief overview of the library’s mission, vision, and policies.

A link to the library’s online Collection Development Policy.

A guide to general library policies, including circulation and reserves.

Information lITERACY

Information Literacy is the building block of research and critical thinking. It is defined as the ability to find relevant information for a particular situation or problem and to interpret that information effectively.

— Jeremy Keith, Dictionary of Information and Library Management. London: A&C Black, 2006. Credo Reference. Web. 4 Jun 2015.

Information literacy extends beyond the walls of the library and into the world by asking users to think critically about the information they are accessing and methods by which they are obtaining that access. The information literate student at Trocaire College should be able to*:

Identify and use scholarly resources in order to conduct research in an academic environment.
Select a scholarly topic and predict what resources they will need to complete their assignment.
Utilize a variety of scholarly sources (books, eBooks, media, databases and websites) to explore a topic in order to develop an appreciation of different formats of information and their purposes.
Evaluate information for its value, relevance and accuracy in order to develop critical thinking skills.
Employ proper citation formats to identify the resources they use in their research in order to use information fairly and ethically.

*From the Rubric for Information Literacy

Resources for Students

Our Resources by Subject Area pages provide the best databases, books, eBook and other resources available for students to use for their research.

Our research log, graphic organizer and Research Assignment Calculator can be used to help you keep track of your research and compose your thoughts during the research process.