Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about the Library

Where is the Library?

Currently, the Library is located in Building B across from the Book Store.

Soon we will move to room 100 B in Building C next to the computer lab.

What sorts of stuff can I find in the Library?

Books, magazine, journals, videos and DVDs are available for checkout.

Many reference books are available for in-Library use.

Handouts on citation styles, electronic resources and other helpful information.

What are the policies for borrowing items?

Most items in the Library may be checked out for two weeks.

Most items may be renewed, if no one else has asked for them.

Reference materials, reserve materials and current periodicals may not be checked out.

What are the policies for borrowing items?

Back issues of periodicals may be checked out.

You can have up to 10 items out at one time.

Please be considerate of others and return library materials on time.

How do I find books in the Library?

We have an online catalog that can be accessed in the Library, or from any Internet enabled computer:

http://207.67.203.74/C92003Staff/OPAC

Search by subject, keyword, title, author

How do I find books in the Library?

When you locate an item you want, write down the call number.

This call number works like a street address: it tells you where on the shelves to find the book.

We use the Dewey Decimal System, so the books are in numerical order on the shelves.

What’s the Dewey Decimal System?

It’s a classification system that helps to bring order to the library collection.

The Dewey Decimal System organizes knowledge into general categories.

Each category is assigned a range of numbers. For example, Literature can be found from 800-899.

Dewey’s general categories

000-099 General Reference, Computers, Library Science

100-199 Philosophy, psychology and logic200-299 Religion 300-399 Social Sciences 400-499 Language 500-599 Natural Science 600-699 Technology and Applied Science700-799 Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, Recreation800-899 Literature 900-999 History and Biography

Why do I need to know this?

Books on the same subject will be next to each other on the shelves

Similar or related subjects may be nearby

Some Subjects and their Dewey Numbers:

Accounting 657 Business & marketing 658 Business law 346 Computers 004 Criminal Justice 364 Ethics 174 Health Info Technology 610 History of Arizona979 Sociology 301 Spanish 468 Writing 808

Does the Library have computers I can use?

The Library has 3 student computers with: Microsoft Office Internet access

Wireless access is available for your laptop

The library also has a scanner, a TV, VCR and DVD player for your use.

Does the Library offer any electronic access to resources?

YES!!! We have several databases that

are available 24/7 via the Internet.

Ebscohost’s Academic Search Elite LIRN databases

Ebscohost’s Academic Search Elite

Thousands of magazines and journals

Wide range of disciplines Full text of articles

available to save, print or email

Ebscohost’s Academic Search Elite

Access through Library catalog or online from any internet enabled computer

Visit: http://search.epnet.com Username: s8444165Password: library

LIRN Databases

Library & Information Resources Network (LIRN)

Subject-specific databases Magazine & journal articles Some offer access to

electronic books, newspapers and multi-media materials

LIRN Databases

http://lirn.net/services.shtml Enter your Patron Identification

Number Institution # + first four letters of

your last name + first letter(s) of your first name

PIN example for Jane Smith: 65108smitj

PIN example for John Doe: 65108doejo

How can the Librarian help me?

Finding information resources Providing guidance on citing

information Evaluating the reliability &

validity of information Editing & proofreading papers

Library Hours

Monday: 8:30am – 7:30pm Tuesday: 9am – 6pm Wednesday: 8am – 3pm Thursday: 10am – 8pm Friday: 8am – 4pm