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AFTER HIGH SCHOOLHow College Libraries are DifferentBrought to you by Austin Community College Library Services
ACC LIBRARY SERVICES: HELP-O-MATIC
THE LAYOUT
High School
• One desk, one librarian
• Maybe an assistant librarian
• Most have a bank of computers
ACC
• Circulation desk- check outs
• Reference desk- all research questions
• Course Reserves
• Media Centers
• Archives
• Special Collections
• 11 Campuses
STUDY AREAS
High School• Entire library is a quiet area
• Some sections are quiet areas
• Several events occur simultaneously
College• One area, room or section is
designated a “Quiet Study Area”
• Other room or area for “Group Study”
• No Cell Phones
• Security Gates
• Seating for laptops/wifi use
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
• Dewey Decimal
• Example: Gaming: From Atari to Xbox edited by Michael Ray
794.8
• Library of Congress (LC)
• Example: Gaming: From Atari to Xbox edited by Michael Ray
GV1469.G427 2012
Library Classification System
FICTION BOOKS
High School
• All fiction books in one place using Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDCS)
College
• Most colleges shelve fiction according to Library of Congress Classification System (LCCS)
• PR Section contains English Literature
• ACC Libraries also have ‘Leisure Reading’ section
PERIODICALS
High School
• Magazines
• Newspapers
College
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Back Issues
• Scholarly Journals- Peer Reviewed: located through a variety of databasesWhat is Peer Reviewed ?
North Carolina State University Library
MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Austin Community College Library Services Provides:
• Laptops
• Tablets (such as Nexus, Dell Venue)
• Calculators
• Wireless connectivity
• E-readers
• Adaptive Technology
COURSE RESERVES
• Materials that instructors have set aside specifically for that course to be made available to all his/her students.• They are kept at the circulation desk• Usual check-out period is two hours• May include books, dvds, cds, articles, textbooks, study
guides, notes, etc.
DATABASES
High School
• General databases such as Gale, Ebsco, ProQuest
ACC Databases
College
• ACC has over 100 databases• Each is called by its
specific name rather than the company name.• Ex: CINAHL, PsycInfo, ERIC• Films on Demand
PLAGIARISM & CITATION STYLES
High School
• Not tolerated- consequences may include a zero for the assignment, possible failure of class
• Usually one citation style used, MLA
ACC’s Citation Sources
College
• Not tolerated- consequences include being dropped from class, academic probation, financial loss, possible expulsion from college
• Many citation styles depending on the discipline (MLA for English, Turabian for History, APA for Psychology, etc.)
WEB FILTERS
High School
• Limited access due to web filters
College
• No filters
• ACC’s Acceptable Use Policy
• Must use ACC eID for access to computers and wireless network
PRINTING
Printing at ACC Libraries
• The first 15 pages are free (each library visit)
• Every page in excess of 15 pages costs .10 per page
• You may print from our laptops
• No color printing
• Copy machines are available and cost .10 per page
ASK…
• Library staff is waiting to answer your questions
• Spend time in the library and get to know the space, the resources, the staff
• Ask your instructor if they plan to schedule an information literacy session
• Every campus has a library, you can visit any of them any time
• Use Chat Live
• For 24/7 access, use our online services
• Use Ask Academic (especially after hours)
PREPARED FOR YOU BY
• Toyya Cisneros, Head Librarian, Pinnacle Campus & Facilitator for ECS/ECHS