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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