CIRCULATION the Library's Combined Circulation And

CIRCULATION

The Library’s combined Circulation and Information Counter is located centrally on the first floor of the LRC. This is where the checkout desk is, near the center of the library on the 1st floor. Open during library hours. If a staff member has stepped away from the desk, please ring the bell.

Entrance into the Library is through a security system portal in front of the counter. In addition to the 24- hour book drop accessible from outside, another book drop is located in this counter.

INTERLIBRARY LOANS

We will gladly locate and deliver you material not available in the WTC Library, which may be requested from other libraries. This is a free service reserved only for WTC faculty, registered students, and staff. Requested, photocopied periodical articles and book pages are complimentary and usually sent back by e-mail to the patron through the interlibrary loan process as a PDF. Loan requests are fulfilled at varying lengths of time.

Please ask the librarian on duty or someone at the circulation desk for assistance.

RESERVES

Instructors may place materials on reserve at the library behind the circulation desk and specify how long students can use these items. Generally students can make copies or use the item within the library building.

For more information, you can call the library at 325-574-7678 or email us at [email protected].

E-READERS

Kindle Fire

 Available now for 2 hour checkout  Newly loaded e-books  Movies, apps, games, music, reading and more, plus Amazon’s revolutionary, cloud-accelerated web browser  Vibrant color touch screen with extra-wide viewing angle  Fast, powerful dual-core processor

WESTERN TEXAS COLLEGE LIBRARY IN-HOUSE LOAN POLICY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The WTC Library offers Netbook laptops for use within. They are loaned out at the front circulation desk and can leave the premises OVERNIGHT, but must be checked back in the following day. The Netbook can then be checked back in for a total maximum of 3 times during a 7 day period. Late fees: $10 per day. Note: there may be a waiting list depending upon availability. Each tablet and its accompanying case will be uniquely numbered and bar coded. Patrons must be at least 18 and have a valid State Driver’s License or International Passport, provide a student Library account number, maintain a valid library account in good standing, and read and agree to the WTC Library In-House Loan Policy. The library will keep the patron’s ID until the device has been checked back in.

Patrons may check out only one device at a time. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Under no circumstance will a patron ever be allowed to check out anything for another person. The WTC Library assumes no responsibility if a device is stolen while checked out to a user. The patron is responsible for any damages incurred while loaned out. The WTC Library will assess damage and decide on the appropriate fees to charge. Borrowers should report any damages at the time of return. Damages not disclosed at the time of return will still result in charges to the borrower’s account. Irresponsible use may result in the loss of library privileges indefinitely. A replacement fee in the amount of $500.00 will be applied for laptop computers that are lost, stolen, or damaged while checked out to a patron.

Printing is not possible from the Netbook laptops. If patrons need to print a document, patrons may utilize one of the library’s public access computers.

Any individual student who violates the In-House Loan Policy For Electronic Devices will forfeit all library services, at a minimum, for the rest of the day and at a maximum, indefinitely. Violations will be determined initially by the WTC Library staff. The library director may add further suspension and will provide formal notice.

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PHOTOCOPIES

A copier is located on the first floor of the library, and can only be accessed with a departmental code number. Students may request one of the library staff to make copies at 10 cents per copy, 15 cents for a duplex copy (2-sided). If available, microfilm copies can be made for 10 cents a copy.

All requests for copies must comply with the federal copyright law.

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproductions is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use", that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse a copying order if in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of the Copyright Law.

CITATIONS

When doing your assignments (writing papers) as a WTC student, it is important to provide details of all the sources of information that you have used to prepare your work.

All written assignments should follow APA, MLA, Turabian or Chicago standards to ensure that all sources are cited completely, correctly, and with consistency.

Checklist:

 Are all citations listed in references?  Are in-text citations and end-of-text references formatted according to an appropriate style?

The purpose of these styles is to:

1. give credit to the author whose ideas or research you have used 2. provide the exact location for sources of information used in the text of your paper 3. enable your reader to verify information you have provided or to explore your topic in greater depth.

Consult your professor for more info on what he or she specifically prefers you to utilize.

 RefWorks https://www.refworks.com/refworks2/?r=authentication%3A%3Ainit&groupcode=RWWesternTXC oll  EasyBib http://www.easybib.com/

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

 MLA Formatting and Style Guide http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/  General Format http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

*Copyright owners have exclusive rights to:

 Reproduce the work  Distribute the work  Prepare derivative works  Publicly display the work  Publicly perform the work *Copyright law is typically designed to protect the fixed expression or manifestation of an idea rather than the fundamental idea itself.

In most of the world, the default length of copyright is the life of the author plus either 50 or 70 years. In the United States, the term for most existing works is for a term ending 70 years after the death of the author.

* Once a copyright has expired, the work is no longer protected by copyright law and it enters the public domain. Works are in the public domain if their kind is not covered by intellectual property rights or if the intellectual property rights have expired, have been forfeited, or have never been claimed.

If you have any questions, please ask the library director for assistance.

ARCHIVES

The Western Texas College Archives collection is located on the 2nd floor. It consists of books, pamphlets, microfilm, microfiche readers and newspapers. Unique materials are placed in the history room collection for WTC students, faculty, staff, administration and members of the local community and afar.

General Policies

 The Archives Room is kept locked when not in use. Reference staff will open it at the request of local history researchers during normal library hours and maintain a log of users. Materials may not leave the room for any reason unless approved by a library staff member.

 If a patron is not familiar with how to use microfiche or a microfilm reader, he or she should seek the assistance of the circulation staff.

Researcher and User Responsibilities

 Users are encouraged to take notes only in pencil and handle all materials with care. There is a photocopier on the first floor to use for history room resources with the consent of reference staff. It is the responsibility of the researcher to follow all copyright laws.

The WTC Library hopes to eventually house genealogy resources, like such as electronic databases.

For genealogy and archiving research, we suggest trying the following online databases:

FamilySearch https://www.familysearch.org/

HeritageQuest Online http://www.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/index

MOBILE APPS

Welcome to the Library of the 21st Century.

Brought to you by your smart phone or tablet device. iLib2Go is the first phase in our effort to offer mobile technology to our library customers. Our hope is that staff and patrons alike will download and use iLib2Go, while providing us with regular feedback.

The app will load on an iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. iLib2Go Features:

 Search your library for items like books, DVDs, CDs, eBooks, audiobooks and more  Renew items you have checked out  Place holds on items at your local library  Add your favorite titles to a list  View items you have checked out or placed on hold  Check the library's hours or phone number  Post citations of your favorite titles to Facebook or Twitter  Suggest items for the library to purchase  Read brief reviews or summaries for items in the catalog (when available)  Get hours, locations, and maps for participating libraries

Steps for getting this FREE. state-of-the-art App:

1. Go to the Apple App Store. 2. Search for iLib2Go. 3. Download the app, you must have an Apple account for this. 4. The app will self install. 5. After the install start the app and form the Home screen select “My Libraries.” 6. You should see a map. If you do not see a map, tap the “Library Locator” button at the top of the screen next to the “My Libraries” screen heading. 7. Once you have accessed the map, you will get a dialog asking “iLib2Go” Would Like to Use Your Current Location”Don’t Allow/OK. If you say “OK”, the iPhone will show your phone location on the map with a green pin. The green pin is not your library, but simply where the iPhone thinks it is located. 8. The map will also display many red pins. You should zoom in on the location of your library. 9. When you find your library, tap the red pin and the app will open a dialog box displaying the Western Texas College Library name and address. 10. Tap on “Add to Library”, this will add the library to “My Libraries” list. 11. You can have more than one library in your list. However, the app will only search the library that you have designated as your Home library.

QR CODES

Simply scan each of the following codes with your smart phone to bookmark our Library's research links and website.

FAQs

Where can I study in the library?

 Library ground floor - Reading / Media room: table and chairs for individual or small group study. Computers with access to internet, requiring WTC student username and password.  Library 2nd floor - multiple tables for individual or small group study.  Library 2nd floor - Reference room. Books used for research but not available for students to check out. Librarian and staff will help find materials needed for a research paper.  Library 2nd floor – outside on the balcony

How do I obtain a library card?

 Identification is required for circulation privileges.  WTC student, faculty and staff IDs are used as library cards. You must present your ID (valid State Driver’s License or International Passport),to be registered at the library circulation desk

How do I get into the databases?

 Use databases to find articles on a wide variety of subjects.  If you are off campus, your login in your first name, a period, and your lastname, all in lower case letters. Your password is your student ID number.

I don’t know my username and/or password, how can I get it?

 Usernames can be obtained from the Office of Information Technology at 325-574-7931. If you have forgotten your password, it can be reset.

How can I change my username and/or password?

 Simply log on to WTC Online Account Management https://ww2.wtc.edu/accounts/change.aspx

Can I make copies?

 Yes, we have a black and white copier on the 1st floor next to the MCH Express and the DVD collection. If you’d like a color copy, please request one from the mail room.

Can I send a fax?

 Yes, the mail room will charge you $1 per copy sent out.

Can I scan anything?

 Yes, you can ask the circulation desk and we will scan something for you and e-mail it and save it to a flash drive, free of charge.

What computers can I use?

 Besides the spacious ground floor computer lab, we have two computers in the reading room available with internet use and two card catalog computers (one on each floor). How can I print?

 Students have access to the printer located in the computer lab housed downstairs in the Learing Resource Center. A $20.00 print credit will be automatically applied to student accounts at the beginning of each semester. When the credits are used up additional print credits can be purchased in $5.00 increments at the business office.

Are there study rooms?

 There are no designated private study rooms, except for the 2nd floor reference room.

How can I find out how to obtain a book from another library?

 You can utilize our Interlibrary Loan. Just ask someone from the circulation desk for assistance.

How can I get help with research and writing?

 Simply sign up with the Library Director for tutoring. He offers it Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

TECHNICAL ISSUES

If you have problems logging into a database or other resource online, or need computer help in the library, please feel free to ask us in person, call at 325-574-7678, use online chat or email us at [email protected].

The library staff cannot help with all technical issues such as resetting passwords and certain other problems. You may be referred to the Technology and Telecommunications Department. They are also there to help you and will get back to you as soon as possible.