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What the library can do for you!
Lea Susan EngleLearning and Outreach LibrarianTexas A&M University Libraries
New International Student ConferenceJanuary 5, 2010
Our Libraries, staff, and faculty are here to help you; please feel free to ask us
questions.
Howdy!Welcome to Texas A&M!
• Five Libraries on campus
• Over 4.5 million books
• Over 900,000 electronic books
• 1,200 databases
• Plus – DVDs, CDs, digital cameras, iPods, and much more!
We have:
Our Libraries:
Evans Library and Annex (Main Library)
• Humanities, Social Science, Science• Two Buildings, 9 floors• Computers, Books, Journals, Media, Coffee
Shop, and more!
Libraries Servicing West Campus
Medical Science Library West Campus Library
• Med, Ag, Vet resources• Has own online catalog
• Chiron
• Business, Marketing, Accounting
Cushing Memorial Library and Archives
• Rare and historic materials• not available for check out
Policy and Economics Library• Nonprofit Management
• International Affairs
• Public Administration
• Political Science• Economics• Homeland Security
Digital Libraries
To use the library you will need:
• Student ID
• Student Account
Loan Policies
• 4 month check out for undergrad and grad students– There are some exceptions like: best sellers,
journals, course reserves, media, laptops– Recalled books
• Undergrads can check out up to 100 items, grad students have flexible limit– DOES NOT INCLUDE DVDs and CDs
Fines
• You will be fined for late, damaged, or lost materials
• Fines range from $.03 to $150 for late items and study rooms
• Lost books will be fined at full replacement cost plus processing fees
How we can help you:
• Study space
• Research help
• Support for instructors
Need a place to study?
• We have– 95 group study rooms– 339 individual study rooms– 589 computers– 182 laptops
Need research help? There’s a librarian for that.
• Librarian for every subject
• Specialized Consultation Services
• List of Librarians– http://library.tamu.edu/subjectlibrarians
Help Services-Ask Now
• Real Time Chat with Librarian
• Call on the Telephone– 979.845.5741
• E-Mail Assistance (1 Business Day)
• Visit the Libraries’ Ask Us Desks
Are You Teaching a Class?
• Schedule a Library Instruction Session
• Schedule a tour of the library– https://library.tamu.edu/tour-request
• Request an Online Class Guide– [email protected]
• Place material on Course Reserve– https://library.tamu.edu/services/course-
reserves/
Now you’re ready to get started!
Remember, if you have questions,
ask us!
Thanks!
Any Questions?
Lea Susan Engle
Learning and Outreach Librarian
979.845.5193