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Library Central
2014 - 2015
Information on…
Library services at Mid Cheshire
College
Books and other resources for your
course
Help to find the information and
support you need to get top marks
Full of surprises
Never be afraid to ask a librarian!
Library Central at Mid-Cheshire College
Welcome!
You can be sure of a warm welcome in our Libraries from all of
the Library team. We are here to help you to find information
from books, journals or online so that you will get the best marks
you can. We can also help you to use any of the resources in
the library.
Always have your College ID card with you and on display -
you will need it if you want to borrow something from the
library.
When can you use Library Central?
Opening Hours
Hartford Campus Library - term-time
Monday & Tuesday 8.30 - 4.45
Wednesday & Thursday 8.30 - 7.00
Friday 8.30 - 4.15
Hartford Campus Library - vacation opening
Monday - Thursday 9.15 - 4.45
Friday 9.15 - 4.15
Closed for lunch 12.15 - 1.15
(Please phone beforehand to check opening times)
Hartford Campus Learning Zone (term-time only)
Monday 9.00 - 4.45
Friday 9.00 - 4.15
Closed for lunch 12.10 -1.10
Winsford Campus Library (term-time only)
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 4.00
Closed for lunch 12.20 – 1.00
Never be afraid to ask a librarian!
Where is Library Central?
At Hartford Campus the Library is on the top floor of the main
block. Take the stairs from reception and follow the signs.
The Learning Zone is on the first floor just along from the middle
staircase.
At Winsford Campus we are on the first floor, room 101.
Students are welcome to use any of our centres regardless of
which campus they are based at.
How to contact us? You can email us on [email protected]
At Hartford our phone number is 01606 720646
At Winsford our phone number is 01606 720652
So now to tell you a little bit about what we have for you…
We have books!
The Library has about 25,000 books at Hartford and about 5,000
at Winsford. The books are divided up so they support the courses
being taught at each site.
How do I find a book?
Search our library catalogue from anywhere where you can
access the internet (college, home, work etc).
Available online @ http://library.midchesh.ac.uk
If you can’t find what you want on the shelves please ask a
member of staff who will be pleased to help you.
Never be afraid to ask a librarian!
Books from the other site
If a book you need for research is at the other site and you are
unable to collect it, we may be able to arrange for it to be
brought to your site for you.
Music and Sound
We have a range of music CDs and audio
books. You can borrow these free of
charge. Most of these are at Hartford but
can be sent to Winsford on request.
Film and recordings
We stock a range of DVDs for
both entertainment and to
support your learning. DVDs are
held at both campuses; some of
these we have bought and some
are recorded from the television.
The subject related recordings
are housed with the subject
areas and the entertainment
DVDs are located on carousels
within the libraries. Again you can borrow these free of charge.
These resources are here for your use - So if you think we are
missing something, let us know!
Never be afraid to ask a librarian!
Borrowing
You may borrow up to 6 items at a time (8 for Higher Education
students). You must bring your College ID card with the items you
want to borrow to the issue desk. Most things can be borrowed
for 3 weeks. A small number of the most popular books, all the
journals, DVDs and CDs can only be borrowed for one week. If
you need anything for a longer period you can renew them.
Renewals
You may renew ONCE by email or phone (See contact
information on page 3). Alternatively you can bring them in to
either library and renew them over the counter (No limit unless
item is reserved for another user). You can also renew online
using your Library account – log in through the Library catalogue
using your network username and password.
Overdues
Just before an item’s due back you’ll receive a notification by
email. A few days after an item goes overdue we will send you a
letter to remind you to return the items you have on loan.
Please be aware that we do charge fines for all overdue items.
We don’t charge much, just 5p a day per item. But if you have
several items overdue it quickly mounts up. Non- return of items
will result in us contacting your Tutor and blocking your computer
access.
Back to the books…
Factual books
A majority of our books are factual and are
bought to support the subjects being studied
in college. Winsford has a collection that reflects the subjects
being taught there so it has books mainly for care, health, and
uniformed public services. Hartford has a more general collection
and a very large collection of art books.
Never be afraid to ask a librarian!
Fiction
If you enjoy reading you are welcome to borrow
from our fiction collections. We buy new books
regularly and always welcome suggestions from
students of what can be added to stock.
Children’s books
We have a children’s book collection at both sites. So if you have
a small person at home who loves books feel free to dip in to
these collections.
Magazines and newspapers
We have newspapers and magazines covering various subject
areas. The latest edition is kept as reference only, but back
copies can be borrowed for one week.
We subscribe to Infotrac, an online
database, through which you can access
all UK newspapers; some as far back as
1990. You can access Infotrac through the
Library Central Moodle pages or
http://bit.ly/infotrac.
e-Books
Copies of full text, online textbooks, available 24/7 through the
Library Central Moodle pages and the Library catalogue. Click
on the Online Resources button on the left hand side and then
e-books and Ebrary to access, or find an e-book on the
catalogue.
Remember that the libraries are the only places in college where
people can come and work quietly. To allow other people to
concentrate, please turn your music down and switch your
mobile on to silent. Thank you.
Never be afraid to ask a librarian!
On to Computers…
Library Central has computers in all its centres.
Normally computers are available on a first
come first served basis. However you can
reserve a computer in advance online for up
to 3 hours a day. Go to the college Moodle
quicklinks or http://pcbooker.midchesh.ac.uk
to make a booking.
Please remember that the computers are provided for students to
do their coursework. If you are not doing coursework and the
centre is busy you will be asked to log off and free up a
computer.
Be aware that college staff are monitoring what you are doing
on your computer!
How many are there?
The Library at Hartford has 20 bookable computers (HE students
can book 5 in the HE study room). The Learning Zone on the first
floor at Hartford has 41 computers, 28 of which can be booked.
Winsford Campus has 24 computers in the Library, 12 of which
can be booked by students.
The Learning Zone (First floor at Hartford)
Opening hours for drop in computing
(term time only)
Monday 9.00 – 4.30
Friday 9.00 – 4.15
Do come up to Hartford Library outside these hours or if all the
computers are being used.
Never be afraid to ask a librarian!
How to log in…
The log in box on the screen has two lines.
Where you are asked for a name, type in
the six digit number off your ID card.
For the password type in your postcode in
lower case with no spaces. E.g. CW8 1LJ becomes cw81lj
To make your account secure we recommend you change your
password to something you can easily remember. Do not tell
anyone else your password.
Everyone has to agree to the network acceptable use policy
before they can proceed.
If you have any problems with your account, or think it might
have been misused, go and see the IT Technicians.
What can you do on the computer?
Search the Library Catalogue, College Moodle pages, online
databases or the Internet.
Use programs to prepare your work, print off and check your
e-mail.
Access your college e-mail account from the link on Moodle.
Download work and resources from Moodle.
Never be afraid to ask a librarian!
Online resources
Click the Internet button and the College
Moodle home page appears. To access
online resources, click on the Library Central
logo at the top and log in. Choose the
online resources box on the left to access
electronic materials. There are also links to a collection of
recommended freely available websites sorted by subject.
You must check all facts carefully, particularly with any
information you find on the Internet. Remember, anyone can put
anything on the Internet!
Please ask library staff for help. To use these resources from home
you can access via Moodle using http://moodle.midchesh.ac.uk
Printing and photocopying
You will need your ID card to print
copy and scan at ANY printer in
college. When you get a new ID you
must register it at a printer for it to
work.
Every student gets a printing
allowance at the beginning of the academic year. If you use this
up you will need to buy more!
Prices will be advertised near the copiers, and on Moodle.
Never be afraid to ask a librarian!
Library in your Pocket
You can install the Library app to your smartphone to book PCs,
find resources, renew and reserve your library items. To
download, go to http://goo.gl/1L0k5P
REMEMBER! If you need any help, please ask a member of staff.
AVAILABLE IN OTHER COLOURS AND IN
LARGE PRINT ON REQUEST
at
The Library
Mid-Cheshire College
Chester Road
Hartford
Northwich
CW8 1LJ
01606 720646
Email [email protected]