1. University Library of Columbus L IBRARY QUESTIONS ( HMMMM ????)

2. W HERE IS THE LIBRARY ? University Library of Columbus Ivy Tech Main Blding

3. H OW IS THE L IBRARY SET UP ? University Library of Columbus Note: If you have a question while you are in the library, then please stop by the Information Desk or the Reference Desk for assistance. These areas are highlighted in yellow on the map.

4. I S THERE SOMEWHERE IN THE LIBRARY THAT IS QUIET ? Yes, the back parts of the library are designated quiet areas.

5. D OES THE LIBRARY HAVE COMPUTERS AND PRINTERS ? Computers - 80 available  Log on to the computers by typing IVYTECH\ before your Campus Connect user name. Then type in your Campus Connect password. Black & white printers ($.05/page) Color printers ($.25/page) Print credit ($32.50/semester in CLC) Scanners (free) Copy machines ($.10/page; cannot use with your print credit.) Adobe Creative Suite – on 8 multi-media computers

6. W HAT ARE THE L IBRARY ’ S HOURS ?  During the Fall and Spring semesters:  Monday – Thursday : 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Friday : 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Saturday : 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Sunday : CLOSED  Hours are subject to change. The library may have different hours during breaks and holidays. Please call the library, 812-314-8703, or check the website for current hours. website

7. H OW DO I ACCESS THE LIBRARY ’ S WEBSITE ?  From: Blackboard Blackboard  From: Campus Connect Campus Connect Library website: formerly known as Virtual Library, which is accessible on campus or off campus

8. W HAT SOURCES ARE HELPFUL FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON MY TOPIC ? Click either “Reference” link Try searching for information in 2-3 sources such as: Britannica Encyclopedia Credo Reference Gale Virtual Reference, etc.

9. W HAT ARE GOOD INFORMATION SOURCES FOR SPEECHES ? Click on “Articles” Click on “Opposing Viewpoints” Definitely try: 1.Opposing Viewpoints (great for persuasive speeches) 2. Academic Search Premier Then, click on “Academic Search Premier” OR

10. H OW CAN I FIND GOOD WEBSITES ?  Here are some helpful tips for searching Google to easily find what you want.tips for searching Google  Try Google Scholar for scholarly (perhaps more credible) articles.Google Scholar  Here is a website evaluation form that you can use to help you decide if the website you are looking at has “good”/credible information.website evaluation

11. H OW DO I CONTACT THE LIBRARY IF I HAVE A QUESTION ? 1. Ask-a-Librarian (on the library’s website) a) 24/7 chat assistance b) Email-a-question c) Text-a-question 2. Stop by the library to meet with a librarian 3. Call the library for help (812)314-8703

12. W HO IS I VY T ECH ’ S LIBRARIAN ? Julia Stumpff, Director Ivy Tech Library Services jstumpff@ivytech.edu 314-8703