English 1010 Presentation Guide Tennessee State University Home Page The Library Link is displayed on the blue box on the left side Tennessee State University s home page.
Tennessee State University Libraries and Media Centers Home Page Clicking on Libraries and Media Centers will display this page and several links to Library Resources and Services.
Online Catalog and Locating Books By clicking on online catalog from the library s home page, this page will come up. Books can be searched by Title, Author, Subject, Keyword, etc. The Default is to search by title. NOTE: We DO NOT Purchase TEXTBOOKS!!!
Locating Periodicals Online, in Print and Microform You may access this page by clicking on the online and print newspaper, journal, and magazine link from the library s home page.
Locating Databases by Subject Users can identify Database Coverage by clicking on a Subject or Discipline.
Locating Databases by Title Users may also choose Databases from an alphabetical list.
Off Campus Access Use this screen to access our resources from off campus.
Interlibrary Loan (ILLIAD) We DO NOT borrow TEXTBOOKS through INTERLIBRARY LOAN!!!
Interlibrary Loan Request Menu You may request books, photocopies, book chapters, etc. using this Interlibrary Loan form.
Electronic Reserves To access this page, click on the Electronic Reserves link from the library home page.
Electronic Reserves Page To access this page, click on the Electronic Reserves and Reserves Pages link from the previous page. On this page, you will find links to resources your professors have placed online. Reserves can be located by Course Reserves Pages, Department, Instructor and Title/Author.
(Continued on next page) Libraries and Media Centers Hours of Operation
Libraries and Media Centers Hours (cont.) Hours are also posted on front door. Changes to the regular schedule will also be posted on the front door and the Internet.
Library Catalog Search You may search by title, author, subject, keyword, journal, resource name, and by Government Document Number. In this case, we have performed an author search for Toni Morrison. Please Note: Search screen defaults to Title Search.
Search Results Screen Please note: When you perform an author search for Toni Morrison, 28 results have shown up on this screen. You may also search for Toni Morrison by subject and keyword. Please pay attention to the Location, Call Number, Status and OPAC Message.
Library of Congress Classification Outline The Tennessee State Libraries and Media Centers use what is known as the Library of Congress Classification Scheme to arrange and catalog their hard copy (print) materials before being placed on the shelves. The above screen shot is a general outline of the Library of Congress Classification Scheme. For more information, see one of the library staff members, or visit the Library of Congress web site: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcco.
Electronic Books Page This is our Electronic Books Page. To access this page, click on ebook database link under the Quick Links section from the library home page and it will take you to this screen.
Electronic Book Example This is an example of an ebook database entitled NetLibrary.
Net Library Search Results Screen
Circulation Policies Students, faculty and staff must have a valid TSU ID to check out library materials. Undergraduate students may check out 10 books at a time; graduate students may check out 20 books at a time. Persons with a valid Tennessee driver s license may register for check-out privileges and borrow four books at a time.
Role of Reference Department Located on the second floor of the Library, the Reference Department supports the academic mission of Tennessee State University in three areas: 1. Instruction 2. Research 3. Public/Community Service
Special Collections and Archives Located on the third floor of the Library, Special Collections and Archives houses books and materials by and about African American citizens, Afro-American Culture and History Conference and Tennessee State University, etc. Special Collections hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 4:15 p.m.