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McCain LibraryGeneral Orientation
General Library Facts
• 260,000+ total items• Professional librarians on staff• Research assistance and services for students• Access to computers and Internet connections• Open 83 hours per week during regular semesters• 24/7 access to online resources (on and off campus)
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Electronic Resources
• Online Library Catalog• 100+ electronic databases
– ATLA Religion Database• 36,000 e-books• 400+ e-journal subscriptions• Online access to full-text
articles from 30,000+ journal titles
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Library Services
• Circulation– Student ID needed for checkout
– Checkout periods:
Books >> 30 days (2 renewals) (120 days, D.Min. & Th.M. students)
A/V items >> 7 days (no renewals)
Reference books, periodicals, microfilm, and archive items do not circulate
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Library Services (cont)
• Course Reserves– Books, articles, etc. placed with the library
as “reserved readings” for a particular course
– Physical Reserves: Typically available for 3-hour use in the library only
– Electronic Reserves: Available 24/7 online
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Library Services (cont)
• Library Materials by Mail Program– Books and copies of articles from the McCain Library
collections will be sent to you upon request– Contact the Reference desk
• Borrowing from Other Libraries– PASCAL Delivers : Request online the use of a book from
a SC college or university library– Interlibrary Loan : Request books, copies of articles, etc.
from other libraries when not owned by McCain Library– Various Cooperative Agreements : Erskine maintains
borrowing agreements with other libraries in SC and surrounding states
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Library Services (cont)
• Library website – http://www.erskine.edu/library– Access to the online catalog– Electronic databases & electronic journals– Research guides– Library information, maps, contacts, policies, etc.
• Computers and Internet connections– Desktop computers with MS Office suite and Internet access– Wireless network throughout the building– Network ports in various locations
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Library Services (cont)
• Reference assistance– Reference desk– Email or phone
• Photocopying and Printing– Printing available from all library computers– Two photocopiers available for use– $0.05 per copy/print– Copy/Print cards available for purchase
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Library Contacts
Phone Numbers:
877-876-4348 (Toll Free)
864-379-8898 (Main Office)
Email:
library@erskine.edu
Website:
http://www.erskine.edu/library
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