- Research Tutorials
- Library Research
- Use the Catalog
- Use Databases
- Use Films on Demand
- Use Home Grown eBooks
- Use NC LIVE
- Evaluating Sources
- Primary vs. Secondary
- Scholarly vs. Popular
- Websites
- News
- Book-a-Librarian
Service Alert
Service Alert
Our chat service is not available Saturdays and Sundays from midnight to 8:00 a.m.
Text: 336-308-8801
Email: library@randolph.edu
Call: 336-633-0204
Schedule: Book-a-Librarian
Technology and accessibility issues? Call 336-633-0223 to make a computer lab appointment.
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These are great places to gather your 5Ws!
The library has subject encyclopedias on a multitude of topics (e.g., The Encyclopedia of Southern Culture).
Subject authorities who write articles in these encyclopedias have included important references at the end of the articles. You may use these references to jumpstart your research.
Ask a librarian for help in locating a relevant encyclopedia. You also can search the library catalog (opens in a new window) using your topic as one keyword and encyclopedia as your second keyword (e.g., music AND encyclopedia).
Subject encyclopedias from Credo Reference and Oxford Reference can be a great place to begin your research by gathering your 5Ws. They include topic overviews that can help you narrow down your topic and identify keywords and concepts.
Off-Campus access to RCC Library databases is restricted to current students, faculty, & staff.
When prompted, use your MyRCC username and password.
If you do not know your password, use the self password reset site (opens in a new window).
If you still have issues, please call the Information Technology Services' Help Desk at 336-625-1573 or email Help Desk.
