1. Welcome to Brookhaven College Library!

2. The Library is located in “L” Building (North End of Campus behind the Fountain)

3. The 1 st floor contains our Circulation Collection - Books and Media that can be checked out. Copiers and Study Areas available here.The 1 st floor contains our Circulation Collection - Books and Media that can be checked out. Copiers and Study Areas available here. The 2 nd floor contains the Reference Collection – (Library Use Only) materials, as well as our Computer LabThe 2 nd floor contains the Reference Collection – (Library Use Only) materials, as well as our Computer Lab The LIBRARY is located over 2 floors:

4. Let’s see what’s in CIRCULATION

5. The Circulation Desk Our Circulation Staff can help you with: Our Circulation Staff can help you with: Checking out Books and MediaChecking out Books and Media Pick up Reserve Items left by InstructorsPick up Reserve Items left by Instructors Pick up Back Issues of Magazines and JournalsPick up Back Issues of Magazines and Journals

6. To Check Out Books: Present 1 of the following: – Current Student ID Card – Valid Texas Driver's License – Fee Receipt for Current Semester – Texas ID – TexShare Card Check out a total of 10 items at any one given time. Books check out for 3-weeks, with 1 Renewal (3 more weeks) if there are no “holds” or current overdue items.

7. Textbook Reserve and Telecourse Collections Circulation also has Textbook Reserves (copies of course textbooks) made available for Library Use Only, that Instructors have on Reserve for Students. Telecourse Videos (the video equivalent of textbooks for Online and Distance Learning Courses) are also available for checkout as well.

8. Set up a Printing/Copy Account at a Printing/Copy Kiosk, located on Circulation and Reference Levels Set up a Printing/Copy Account at a Printing/Copy Kiosk, located on Circulation and Reference Levels All you need is your Student ID# and at least a $1 bill to set up your account. All you need is your Student ID# and at least a $1 bill to set up your account. Prints/Copies are 10 cents per page, deducted from your account funds. The initial $1 = 10 pages. Prints/Copies are 10 cents per page, deducted from your account funds. The initial $1 = 10 pages. Funds may be added at any time in $1 and $5 increments. Funds may be added at any time in $1 and $5 increments. Copy/Printing Services:

9. Student Reading Lounge Open seating area with large comfortable couches and ideal for casual reading and browsing many of our popular collections…

10. The Library subscribes to many different newspapers such as Dallas Morning News, Wall Street Journal, & New York Times. Magazines include GQ, People, Time, Texas Monthly, Hot Rod, Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, InStyle, Ebony and more… Such as Periodicals

11. Other Popular and Special Collections are Available

12. Our Plotkin Holocaust Collection, DVD Video Collection, and McNaughton Bestsellers are very popular

13. Ideal Study Spaces are located throughout the Library

14. Individual Study Carrels, Enclosed Study Rooms, and Group Tables are Available

15. The Library is WiFi (Wireless Internet) Accessible* http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/onlinesvcs /students/wireless.aspx *for more information follow this link

16. What’s Upstairs in REFERENCE?

17. REFERENCE houses our Non-Circulating Collection and our Library Computer Lab

18. The Reference Collection contains an excellent array of research resources and materials for in-library use only. Included are Current Issues collections, Medical Reference, Music and Art encyclopedias, Historical Atlases, Literature Criticism, Grant and Scholarship resources, and More!

19. On the Upper Level, our friendly Reference Desk staff are available to assist students during all hours of operation! You can also call (972) 860-4862 or email a Librarian at bhref-grp@dcccd.edu for help. bhref-grp@dcccd.edu Library Reference Desk

20. The Library Quickstarts Research Guides provide recommended sources of books, journal articles, and websites MLA/APA Citation and Noodlebib Handouts are also available Research Handouts Available

21. Located on the Reference Level our Library Computer Lab provides access to our Library Catalog for books, Online Databases for journal articles, as well as the Internet Our Computers also have a host of Office Suite Software to create Documents, Spreadsheets, and Presentations Library Computer Lab

22. Writer’s Corner – Group Study (3 rd Floor) features 1-on-1 writing assistance for students as well as tables for group study

23. Our Hours of Operation Fall and Spring Semesters Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Exceptions: Sept 4 – 6: Closed for Labor Day weekend Nov 24: Library open 8 am – 8 pm Nov 25 – 29: Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 9: Library open 8am – 7 pm Special Hours and Holiday Exceptions are posted Frequently Questions? Contact Library Reference Desk at 972-860-4862

24. Come Visit Us! Give Us a Call! Circulation 972-860-4863 Reference 972-860-4862 Find us on the Web at www.brookhavencollege.edu/library Drop us a Line by email! bhref-grp@dcccd.edu

25. Thank You for Visiting! We Look Forward to Serving You!