Introduction to the Library
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A. a quiet place to study -McSwain building Study RoomsWi-Fi Access stations
B. a place to BORROW: 18,000 print books & magazines 5,000 videos, DVDs & CDs
C. A place to find help - information professionals
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Library AccountYou will need your student ID
Activate your Student Id card to borrow Library materials
Password
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InternetLibrary Catalog
My Library Account feature•See what you have checked out•Renew borrowed items •‘Place a Hold’ on items needed•Create and Save List of Library Resources
Use Keywords to find books, videos TC owns
Call # is item’s address
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What is a Call Number?
Call number is like an address that tells you where the item
is located on the shelf.
each book, video, etc. has its own unique call number attached to the item's spine
Books and videos are stored using the Library of Congress
classification systemAlpha by Call Number
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Return or Renew Items by return date to avoid fees or restrictions.
25 cents per item per day
$ 1 per day for Reserve items
Use My Account to renew items before return date
Or Call a friendly librarian!
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HOURSPhysical Hours:
Mon-Thurs 8am-9pmFriday 8am-NoonWeekends, holidays & semester break
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A. quiet place to study
B. place to BORROW C. place to find HELP D. Virtual Library
o Electronic databaseso Electronic books o Electronic magazineso Online Help
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Electronic Books and Magazines
• 10,000 magazine titles• 25,000 electronic books!
reference books, literature, science
Read on your computer
Virtual Library
Access from home24 / 7
• digital versions of print publications• stored in databases
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What are Electronic Databasesorganized collection of information digital format
Virtual Library
• Credible, reliable information• Keyword searchable• Delivered via Internet• Password Protected• Student Tools – email –citation help-print• Explore!
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Electronic databases/ Internet = jumble of words•Think about what you are looking for •Search efficiently using unique keywords
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Login: First 4 letters of last name and last 4 digits of student ID #
Password: changeme
Off-Campus Database Login Instructions
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Login to ALL resources
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Questions???Please ask [email protected] –A- Librarian NCKnows