Griffin Technical College Library Orientation

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Griffin Technical College Library Orientation

• Winter Quarter 2005

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Hours of Operation

• Monday Thursday
• 730 a.m.-900 p.m.
• Friday
• 730 a.m.-430 p.m.
• Saturday
• 830 a.m.-12 Noon

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General Policies

• No food or drink allowed in the library
• Children under the age of 14 should not be left
  alone and unattended in the library
• Children are not allowed to use computers
• Cell phones should be turned to vibrate if
  possible and if you receive a call please leave
  the library so as not to disturb others

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Staff

• David Bunnell Director of Learning Resources
• Sherry Brooks Public Services Librarian
• Linda Jones Technical Services Librarian
• Jane Busby Library Assistant
• Joyce Kierbow Library Assistant
• Tim Slaton Evening Library Assistant

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Circulation Procedures

• Books, audio cassette tapes and music CDs may be
  checked out for 2 weeks
• Checkout limit 5 books 2 video/audio items
• Video tapes/DVDs may be checked out for 3 nights
• Must have a valid student ID to check out any
  materials
• Overdue fine of 10 cents per day (Grace period of
  5 days on books and 1 day on videos)
• Excessive fines or failure to return an item will
  result in a hold in Banner
• Periodicals may not be checked out
• Copier available (5 cents a copy)
• Reference materials may not be checked out

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Collection

• General collection
• Reference
• Career
• Childrens books
• Videos
• Periodicals
• Newspapers
• New Books

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Computer Stations and Usage Policy

• 36 stations for student use.
• Internet/computer privileges may be taken away
  if
• You play games on computer
• You chat or use instant messenger program
• You view adult oriented graphics or website
• You install/download any unapproved program on
  computer
• You alter or change the computer settings in any
  way

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PAC (Library Catalog)Safari

• Accessible from Library Homepage
• http//library.griffintech.edu
• Library of Congress Classification

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Library Home Page

• http//library.griffintech.edu/
• Links to our Public Access Catalog (PAC) Stations
  available in library.
• Web Safari
• Link to GALILEO www.galileo.usg.edu

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GALILEO Georgia Learning Online

• www.galileo.usg.edu
• Access from home with password
• Handout available at circulation desk
• Ask for password (changes every quarter)
• Password this quarter is conscript
• Access to periodicals
• Access to online books through NetLibrary

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Internet Searching

• Google Scholar http//scholar.google.com
• Useful for research
• More scholarly

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Reference/Research

• The library staff is here to assist in your
  research needs.
• There are two research formats used for papers
• MLA and APA
• Handout on format.

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Conclusion

• The library staff is here to assist you.
• Please come and visit the library to just browse,
  use the computer, or study.