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Introduction to the Library For New Students
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Library Facilities & Resources Study carrels Group study rooms Computers, printers Photocopiers Research Guides Library Workshops Library 190 & 191 classes Reference Help provided by a librarian!
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Information Resources PRINT/PHYSICAL Books Reference books Articles Journals Magazines Newspapers CDs ---- ELECTRONIC E-books E-Ref books Article databases Journals Magazines Newspapers ---- World Wide Web
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Library Hours FALL/SPRING: Mon-Thu 8am-9pm; Fri 10am-2pm; Sat 10am-2pm Closed Sun and school holidays WINTER/SUMMER: Mon-Thu 8am-8pm; Closed Fri-Sun and school holidays Remote access 24/7 from anywhere with internet connection ( username and password required )
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Other Options Reciprocal borrowing privileges at Cal-State Los Angeles (CSULA) and Pasadena City College (PCC) Glendale/Pasadena, Burbank and Los Angeles public libraries Interlibrary loan
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GCC Borrowing Privileges Circulating Books 2 weeks, renewable 5 times 2 weeks, renewable 5 times Reference Books (main floor) Library Use Only Reserve Books [Textbooks] 2-Hour Library Use only 2-Hour Library Use only Overnight, 3-day, One-week Overnight, 3-day, One-week
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Find Books and more … What is in the Catalog ? Books – Upper level ESL – Main floor Faculty reserve – Main floor Juvenile Collection – Upper level Newspapers - Main floor Periodicals – Upper level [ current issue - Main floor] Reference – Main floor Electronic books World Wide Web
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Online Demo of the Catalog For each catalog record, look for : Location Location Type of item and where to find it Call Number Call Number Shelving order Availability Availability Is it currently where it’s supposed to be?
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What’s in the Call Number? Dewey Decimal Classification 000 Generalities 100 Philosophy & psychology 200 Religion 300 Social sciences 400 Language 500 Natural sciences & mathematics 600 Technology (Applied sciences) 700 The arts 800 Literature & rhetoric 900 Geography & history
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Find Articles in Databases (Full-text) Access to articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers Print-out in the library (cost $0.10/page) Email to yourself
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Library Homepage Catalog or “Find Books and more” Article Databases or “Find Articles in Databases” Find Books in Other Libraries Citing Sources Borrowing & Circulation Interlibrary Loan Request Workshops Sign up for Workshops Library Credit Courses Tutorials & Guides Evaluating Web Pages Database search guides GCC Research Guides General Info and Policies
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Thank You! Please remember that Reference Librarians are here to help you! Go to the Reference Desk for assistance, and a librarian will help you find what you need.
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