Problem
The central resource of any college or university is its library. College libraries are rich repositories of knowledge, ranging from printed books to ever-expanding electronic information sources. Filled with the unexpected and open to the world, libraries offer intellectual liberation. Most importantly, once you have learned how to use the library effectively, you can quickly make use of any library in the United States. The organization of materials, the process for finding information, and the way to access material are almost always the same. Being able to find the information you need as a student, citizen, or person is a true mark of an educated person. A great deal, but not all, library information can now be accessed through computer searches, either in the library itself or from remote sites on campus, your personal computer, and around the world.
The purpose of the following activities is to assist you in understanding how to make the best use of our library. Additionally, it should provide you with a foundation for understanding the differences between a college library and a high school or hometown public library. Visit these links to review Policies and procedures and to review Frequently Asked Questions. They will be helpful in answering the questions below.
Circulation Desk: Its Function and Purpose
A. What do I need to check out a book?
B. What is the lending period?
C. How much is the fine each day a book is overdue?
D. Can I check my own library account to see if books are overdue or if I have overdue fines? If so, how?
E. Where can I make copies of the materials?
F. What is needed for making copies, and what is the process for doing so?
G. What is an interlibrary loan?
H. What is the process for using interlibrary loans on our campus?