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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can check out books?
Only current students, faculty and staff can check out books.

2. How many books can I check out at once?
Students can check out up to seven (7) books at one time, of which 2 may be Reserve books.

3. How do I get a library card?
You can obtain a library card at either the first or second floor service desk (Instructional Media or Circulation). You must be a currently registered student and have photo ID with you when you request the card.  [This will change in the Spring: The library card in is included as one of the services offered on the ACCESS card. Students must simply bring their ACCESS card to either the service desk in Instructional Media on the first floor or the Circulation desk on the second floor of the Learning Resource Center to activate their library card. Students must also show photo ID when they activate their new cards.]

4. Is the library open on weekends?
The library is open on Saturday from 9:00 – 4:00.

5. How can I learn to use the library?
The librarians offer several Drop-in orientations throughout the semester to help students learn how to locate materials in the library, search the online databases, and effectively do research on the Internet.

6. Why can’t I check out magazines?
Like the Reference collection, the magazines are resources that need to be available to all students at all times. Therefore, they do not circulate.

7. Does the library have Internet access for students?
Yes, the library provides Internet access for students as well as for members of the community. Computers can be checked out at the service desks on the first and second floors of the Learning Resource Center.

8. What databases does the library provide?
The library subscribes to approximately 30 different databases, including InfoTrac: Expanded Academic Index and ProQuest Research Library and ProQuest Newspapers for general subject to searches and a variety of subject-specific databases. Click here [link] for a complete list of our subscription databases.

9. How can I access the databases from home?
You can access all of the databases from home with a library card and PIN number. You can set up a PIN number by clicking on “View Your Record” from the main page of LOIS, the library catalog. Please ask at the Reference Desk for further information.

10. Can I type a paper in the library?
The only computers with word processing applications are found in Instructional Media on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center. The lab in B-153 (open to students only) also has word processing available on its computers.

11. Where can I find my textbooks in the library?
Many, but not all, current textbooks are on Reserve at the Circulation Desk on the second floor of the Learning Resource Center.

12. Are there rooms for group study in the library?
Yes, there are five (5) study rooms on the second floor of the Learning Resource Center for student use. They can seat 4-5 people comfortably. They are equipped with table, chairs and a white board. Dry erase markers are available at the Reference desk. Groups can sign up at the Reference desk to use the rooms for up to two (2) hours per day.

Questions on Electronic Reserves

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