This document provides an overview of library resources and services available at a college library. It describes the layout of the library including locations for reference materials, periodicals, multimedia, study rooms, and computers. Services covered include obtaining a library card, checking out materials, using reserve items, and reference assistance. Research resources like the online catalog, databases, interlibrary loan, and evaluating websites are also summarized.

1. Introduction to Library Resources Bill Easton-Reference/Instruction Librarian Personal Development 50-Bill Jones September 21, 2006

2. Library Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday Closed Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

6. Reserve Materials: Important Information

9. Multimedia There are 4 DVD/VHS machines in this area for viewing videos and DVDs (You will need headphones which you can check out at the circulation desk) The library has compact discs (CDs), videos, DVDs and audio cassettes.

14. How To Copy/Print To make photocopies, you can deposit coins or insert a rechargeable card into the card reader at each copy machine. Rechargeable Copy Cards are available in the Copy Center on the Main Floor. Use these cards for printing or making copies anywhere in the LTC. Color copies are available on the main floor only.

16. Library and Technology Center Food and Drink Policy Water- in spill proof containers only. Sport tops and screw tops allowed. Water is the only drink allowed in the library Food- prohibited on all floors except inside the “Food For Thought Lounge”

20. Use the word AND to link different search terms and to narrow your topic For Example: “skin cancer” AND treatment, surfing AND “shark attack” AND California Boolean Operators (Combination Searching)

21. Library Databases EBSCOHost Biography Resource Center Newsbank

22. Accessing Library Databases from Off-Campus

23. Internet Resources Be Very Critical of All Websites You Come Across

29. Questionable Websites Northwest Tree Octopus Dihydrogen Monoxide California Velcro Crop RYT Hospital Lacuna Inc. Martin Luther King The King Center Be Critical Of All Websites You Come Across!!

30. Accessing Library Databases from Off-Campus

31. If you have any questions ask a librarian!!