CIRCULATION. A security portal adjacent to the Circulation Desk protects library materials and deters accidental removal without checkout.

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1 CIRCULATION The Circulation Desk is near the center of the LRC on the first floor. Library materials are checked out or returned at this Circulation Desk. A security portal adjacent to the Circulation Desk protects library materials and deters accidental removal without checkout. Book returns are located at the east entrance to the building, and at the Circulation Desk. INTERLIBRARY LOANS Books, periodicals, or excerpts/articles not currently available in the WTC Library may be obtained through the Interlibrary Loan program. Available to WTC students, staff, and faculty, this free service can be arranged through the Circulation Desk. Please ask the librarian on duty or someone at the Circulation Desk for assistance. RESERVES Instructors may place materials on reserve at the Circulation Desk, and specify how long students can use these items. Generally students can make limited number of copies or use the item within the library building. For more information, you can call the library at or us at library@wtc.edu. Kindle Fire E-READERS Available at Circulation Desk 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

2 WESTERN TEXAS COLLEGE LRC/LIBRARY IN-HOUSE LOAN POLICY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES KINDLE FIRE E-READERS AND NETBOOK The WTC Library offers electronic devices for use. E-readers are checked out at the Circulation Desk for 2 hours within the LRC. A netbook can be checked out for overnight use, but must be checked in the following day, unless the LRC is closed. All devices can then be checked back out for a 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. 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 LRC/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 LRC/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 $ will be applied for devices that are lost, stolen, or damaged while checked out to a patron. Printing is not possible from the e-readers or netbook laptop. 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 LRC/Library staff. Name/Signature Date

3 COPIES A copier is located on the first floor of the library, and can only be accessed with a departmental code number. Students may request copies at 10 cents per copy, 15 cents for a duplex copy (2-sided). If available, microfilm copies can be made for 10 cents each. Check with the Circulation Desk for assistance. All requests for copies must comply with the federal copyright law. CITATIONS When doing assignments (writing papers) as a WTC student, it is important to provide details of all the sources of information 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 instructor for more info on what style he or she prefers. RefWorks an online research management, writing and collaboration tool -- designed to help researchers easily gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies. If you need to manage information for any reason -- whether it be for writing, research or collaboration -- RefWorks is the ideal tool. EasyBib A free automatic bibliography and citation generator, which should be utilized at this time for MLA citations only. Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) MLA Formatting and Style Guide urce/747/01/ General Format 560/01/

4 COPYRIGHT *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. There is a general assumption that just because a work is online that it is in the public domain. This is simply not the case. Online sources are not automatically in the public domain. There is also fair use, a limitation and exception to the exclusive right granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. These works are permissible according to copyright law and do not require permission from the copyright owner to be legal. However, they have a more ambiguous meaning attached to them. 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, rare materials are placed in the Archives room to be available for use by anyone in the local community and afar. General Policies Library staff will open the Archives room at the request of local history researchers, along with interested faculty, staff and students during normal library hours and maintain a log of users. Materials in the Archives room may not be checked out. 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. If a copy is needed, there is a copier on the first floor to use for Archives room resources with the assistance of library staff. It is the responsibility of the researcher to follow all copyright laws, but the library staff will assist with any copier requests.

5 For genealogy and archiving research, we suggest the following online databases: FamilySearch - HeritageQuest Online - WEEDING Each summer Western Texas College weeds out obsolete or outdated materials. Materials that will be up for weeding: - Those that have not circulated within the past 5 years - Scientific, medical and computer/technology books that are over 3 years old - Those that are in such poor condition they re beyond repair - Multiple copies of books that are no longer needed for curriculum Materials that are never weeded (unless with an unanimous vote from library staff): - Regional materials in any discipline - Faculty/administration members that are published - Classics - Core curriculum materials - Works of rare historical value

6 MOBILE APPS [WESTERNTEXASCOLLEGELIBRARY2GO] Has Gone Live - Launching A Free, New Mobile App! Want to renew a book or place one on hold? There s a free, new app for just that. Need library hours or location? There s a free, new app for that. Download an e-book? Find information fast? There s one for that, too. (WTCLIB2GO) puts all of the essential info found on wtc.edu/lrc at your fingertips. From any mobile smartphone or tablet connected to the internet, you can instantly tap into our plethora of library resources, anytime, anywhere. You can search the library catalog, check your account, peruse our reference databases, ask a question, find key events and more. To access the library s mobile app, search [WESTERNTEXASCOLLEGELIBRARY2GO] in your phone or tablet's market or app store and download the app. You can also logon to [wtc.boopsie.com] on your device's web browser to install. [WESTERNTEXASCOLLEGELIBRARY2GO] Available free of charge on all ios (Apple), Android and Windows 8 devices. The following login instructions apply only to the Library2Go app. Under this setting, where you sign in underneath our school logo: Account Name: (Enter your 16 digit Student ID number) PIN or password: (userpass) Note: You must already have an account set up with us in our ILS catalog system before you can use this option. After using userpass, please create your own password. CHARGING STATION Kwikboost charging stations are a quick, easy and free solution to charging your phone or tablet when you're on the go. You can find one now conveniently located in the LRC/Library first floor computer lab above the printer. Kwikboost can charge up to (8) devices at a time, and supports most major smartphones such as iphones, Android, Blackberry and Windows phones as well as computer tablets such as ipads. *Security / Other Important Information* Turn your ringer off or to vibrate whenever in the computer lab, including at the charging station. Do not leave devices in the charging stations overnight. Charging stations will be cleared periodically. Devices cleared from the charging station will be taken to the Lost and Found at the Circulation and Information Counter. To greatly reduce the risk of loss or theft, students should never leave items unattended. The Western Texas College LRC/Library is not responsible for any lost or damaged property of its patrons. Students are always responsible for their electronic devices.

7 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 east 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? 1) On or off-campus: go to 2) Click Resources If you are off campus, your login in your first name, a period, and your last name, all in lower case letters. Your password is your student ID number. I don t know my username and/or password, how can I change them or obtain them? Usernames can be obtained from the Office of Information Technology at , or support@wtc.edu If you have forgotten your password, it can be reset. Can I make copies? Yes, we have a black and white copier on the 1st floor next to the DVD collection. If you d like a color copy, please request one from the Service Center. Can I send a fax? Yes, the Service Center will fax copies for a charge of $1 per page sent out. Can I scan anything? Yes, the library staff will scan materials and either save or the scan as requested, free of charge.

8 What computers can I use? Besides the ground floor Computer Lab, we have two computers in the Reading/Media room 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 LRC. 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? Both the 2nd floor Reference room (Rm. 202) and Reading/Media room on the 1 st floor can be used for small group or individual study. How can I find out how to obtain a book from another library? You can utilize our Interlibrary Loan service. Just ask the library staff for assistance. How can I get help with research and writing? Simply sign up with the library director for tutoring, offered during both fall and spring semesters, Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Also, check out our Research Help tab, where you will find multiple links and suggestions to help with research and writing. 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 , use online chat or us at library@wtc.edu. The library staff cannot help with all technical issues such as resetting passwords and certain other problems. You may be referred to Technology. Contact Technology via support@wtc.edu

9 QR CODES Simply scan each of the following codes with your smart phone to bookmark our Library's research links and website. EBSCO (on left) GOOGLE SCHOLAR (on right) JSTOR (on left) LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (on right)

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