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How Do I... Books, E-books, Videos and Music Journal, Newspaper, and Magazine Articles Library Information
How do I find a book, e-book, video, or piece of music in the Library? First you should search the for items that look useful to you. Once you find something that's available at GC, write down the title and call number (e-books and other electronic resources are linked directly from the ). The call number will lead you to the item. Also, take note of the collection that is listed in the catalog. The locations of all the collections in the library can be found . If it is your first time finding an item in the library, you should probably ask for assistance. How do I check out a book? In order to check out a book, you must present your PrideCard to the circulation desk. All students must have PrideCards to check out books. Most books have a check out period of 30 days. Books in the reference collection cannot be checked out. Books can be renewed up to two times. You can renew your books by phone or in person, or you can renew your books through the online catalog. To renew your books through the online catalog, you must first login to your account. You can find instructions on how to log in to your account . How do I log in to my Online Catalog account? How do I find books in other libraries? The best way to find books in other libraries is to do a keyword search in . Once you locate a book, click the title and you will see a list of libraries that own the book, in order of proximity to Greensboro College. Click here for further information, including directions and links to library catalogs. How do I borrow books from other libraries? GC Library users in good standing (no fines/overdues, etc.) may check out books directly from many college and university libraries in the triad. for a complete list of these libraries, as well as links to individual library catalogs and driving instructions. Please make sure that your book is not available through the Online Catalog before you submit an interlibrary loan request. If you would like to borrow a book from a library that is not on this list, you will need to submit aninterlibrary loan book request form.
You can search for ebooks through the . If you would like to search for just ebooks (and not paper books), include the keyword NetLibrary in your search. Follow the "Click Here for Greensboro College Ebook" link in the catalog. Finally, click "View this Ebook" in NetLibrary. If you create a free account in NetLibrary from on campus, you can login with that same information for off campus access. How do I cite my sources? How do I find journal, newspaper, or magazine articles which will be useful for my research topic? First, you should find a database that covers the subject you are researching: Subject Guides. If none of these subjects look useful to you, try using . Now do a keyword search based on your research topic. If you have further questions, please contact a librarian. How do I find out if the Library has a subscription to a particular journal, newspaper, or magazine? Use to search by publication title (NOT article title). If successful, you will see results that look like this: Each icon is a clickable link: the first icon (the computer monitor) is online access and the second icon (the book) is print access. Click either link to view our holdings, which are arranged by date of publication. If your search is not successful, please see the section on borrowing articles from other libraries. [top]
How do I access articles from off campus? If the Library has online access to a particular publication, it can be accessed from off campus. Start at the and then either search a or browse . Before you can access an article, you will be asked for your GCNet, or PrideMail, user ID (often firstname.lastname) and password. How do I borrow journal, magazine, or newspaper articles from other libraries? If you search for a particular publication and the search is unsuccessful, the Library can borrow articles for you through interlibrary loan. Please make sure that the GC Library does not have access by searching prior to submitting an interlibrary loan request. If the Library does not have access, you can fill out and submit an interlibrary loan article request form. You will be notified when the article is available for pick up at the Library reference desk. Interlibrary loan requests usually arrive in 3 to 10 business days but could vary, depending on the availability of the article.
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How do I get assistance with my research?
GC librarians are here to help! You can ask research questions by phone (x378), through the page, or in person at the Library reference desk. How do I find operating hours for the library?
How do I get directions to the library?
How do I connect my laptop to the wireless network? for detailed directions from the Greensboro College Info Tech department on how to connect to the wireless network. The Info Tech department provides troubleshooting and support for the campus-wide wireless network. You can find contact info and further instructions on their . How do I log on to a computer in the Library? A GCNet username and password is required for logging on to computers in the library. If you do not yet have a GCNet login, you should contact . The use of Library resources, including computers, is limited to Greensboro College students, faculty, staff, and official visitors of the College. Visitors here on official business (consortial students, conferences, meetings, etc.) should speak to a librarian about logging on to a computer. How do I print or make copies in the Library? Greensboro College offers free printing from campus computers for students, faculty and staff. Copy machines (10¢ per copy) are located on the main and lower level of the Library.
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