LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTRE

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LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTRE
By Maria Aipinge User services Librarian
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The Library Mission

• The mission of the Polytechnic of Namibia Library
  is to support learning, teaching, research and
  creative expression by proving timely and
  effective access to information and services to
  the broad Polytechnic community, resulting in the
  improvement of institutional outcomes.

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Library Hours
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Membership Loan Privileges

• All students and staff of the Polytechnic are
  members of the Library.
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• UNAM students and staff can become members by
  registering.
• Other Users/Students must register and pay
  membership fees.  

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Privileges

• Library privileges are personal and may not be
  transferred to others. Loan periods and policies
  vary, depending on the type of material,
  therefore it is important to check due dates and
  times marked on materials.

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Loan Periods

• Books 14 days
• CD-ROMs 14 days
• Videos 7 days
• Short Loan Items 2 hours (not to be taken out of
  the Library)
• Periodicals Non-circulating
• Newspapers Non-circulating

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Borrowing Rules

• Own student/ staff cards must be provided
  whenever Library materials are borrowed.
• All items must be retuned or renewed before the
  end of the loan period at the desk where they
  were issued from, i.e. Circulation, Multimedia or
  Study Collection.
• Only one renewal is allowed. Renewals can be done
  in person, telephonically (tel. [phone]) or via
  e-mail library_at_polytechnic.edu.na
• All borrowers are responsible for materials
  checked out on their cards. A fine is payable
  when items are handed in late, lost or damaged.

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Library Collections

• Open Shelf Collection
• This is the main collection of books on a wide
  variety of subjects which may be borrowed for a
  normal loan period of 14 days.
• Engineering Collection
• Is a collection of books on civil, electrical,
  electronics and mechanical Engineering and may
  be borrowed for the normal loan period of 14
  days. This collection is separately located at
  level 4.
• Reference Collection
• This collection includes encyclopedias,
  dictionaries, atlases and directories, etc. The
  items in the reference collection are to be used
  in the library and may not be taken out of
  library premises.

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• Study (Short Loan) Collection
• The Short Loan Collection consists of prescribed
  books, materials for assignments and class notes.
  Materials from short loan are restricted to two
  hours and must be used in the library.  
• Namibiana Collection
• This is a collection of books and other
  publications on Namibia, as well as publications
  done in Namibia or written by Namibians.  Items
  from this collection are to be used in the
  library and cannot be taken out.
• Periodicals Collection
• This collection consists of latest issues of
  academic journals, which can be used in the
  library only.
• There are also several local and South African
  newspapers.

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Services

• The library provides the following resources and
  services

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Internet
Internet for Polytechnic students
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E-resources
Online databases with full-text journal and
e-books
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Photocopy Facilities

• Code operated photocopiers Level 2,3 4
• Coin operated photocopier Level 4

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Seminar Room
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Circulation
Checking in and out Library materials
Level 3
OPAC
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Circulation
Level 3
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Multimedia
Multimedia with necessary facilities used to
view CD-ROMs, video cassettes and DVDs
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Namibiana
Level 4
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Reference
Level 4
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Study Collection
Short loan items
Level 4
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Notice Board
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Inter Library Loan Service

• This enables access to resources in other
  libraries, which are not available in your own
  library. This service is critical to serious
  researchers and distance students.

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LIBRARY WEBSITE
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Important Links

• Online Resources
• The library website is linked to different
  Online journal databases with full text articles,
  e-books, research thesis, online dictionaries,
  etc. These are for example Ebscohost,
  SAePublications, ProQuest Science and Technology,
  Directory of Open Access journals, and much more.
• PolyCat
• The online catalogue is used to search and see
  what resources are available in the Polytechnic
  Library. Searches can be done from any
  workstation where Internet is available.
• Online exam Papers
• Past examination papers can be viewed on the
  Polytechnic intranet, unfortunately they cannot
  be viewed off campus.

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LIBRARY RULES

• All borrowers are responsible for any materials
  checked out on their user cards.
• Using another patrons user/membership card is
  prohibited and a serious offence.
• All Library materials should be returned /
  renewed before the end of the loan period,
  otherwise a fine of N1.10 per day is applicable
  for each item and no further loans will be
  permitted until the fine is settled.
• Study Collection items are to be used inside the
  Library for a two hour period and are NOT to be
  taken out. A fine of N1.10 per hour is payable
  for each item for late returns.

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LIBRARY RULES continue..

• For any lost or damaged item, replacement value
  will be determined by the Librarian.
• Students must make sure that all Library items in
  their possession are issued before they leave the
  Library.
• Unauthorized removal of Library items from the
  Library, shall result in strict disciplinary
  action and a large fine.
• Students found in possession of unauthorized or
  stolen Library materials shall be blocked from
  taking out Library material until a disciplinary
  hearing has taken place.
• NO person shall make noise or cause a disturbance
  in the Library.

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LIBRARY RULES continue..

• NO smoking, eating (including chewing gum) or
  drinking is permitted in the Library.
• ALL cell phones MUST be switched OFF when
  entering the Library and shall not be used at any
  time inside the library.
• Rude or undisciplined behaviour towards staff and
  security, preventing them to perform their
  duties, will lead to a fine and disciplinary
  action.
• All rules for the use of Library venues and
  equipment should be adhered to otherwise a fine
  is applicable.
• Failure to adhere to any of these rules shall
  result in a fine of N120 per offence.

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Unacceptable behaviors
Disobeying orders from staff of security guards
Damaging library materials
Leaving the Library with items that are not issued
Smoking
Cell phones
Eating
Noise
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MAINTAINING ORDER

• Quietness should be practiced at any time in the
  library.
• Cellular phone must be swiched off at all times.
• No food or breweries are allowed inside the
  library.

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Library Fines

• 1. Stealing of Library items N1200.00
• 2. Late return of Library items N 1.10c per
  day per item
• 3. Damage to Library items N 110.00
• 4. Loss of Library items replacement value
  overdue fine
• 5. Cellular phone use in the Library N120.00

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Security Check Point
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Protection of Library Items

• All library items are protected against
  unauthorized removal by an electronic book
  detection system.
• Unauthorized removal of library items is
  regarded as stealing and shall result in strict
  disciplinary action and a large fine.

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Loss of Library Materials

• These should be reported to the Library as soon
  as possible
• Replacement value plus the overdue fine is to
  be paid

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Library Marketing

• Orientation
• Library Tour
• Library displays
• Newsletter
• Website
• Library User Education Programme

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Library tour

• Library tour for new students Monday,4 February
  2008 _at_1400 in the Library. Please gather at the
  entrance of the Library.
• Library tour for all students will be conducted
  throughout February. Tour bookings can be made in
  the Library. It is necessary that students attend
  at least one Library tour. This tour is also
  available on request throughout the year.

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Library Contacts

• User Services Librarian Ms. Maria Aipinge
• (Phone 2013) Assist readers accessing library
  materials, facilities and services.
• Inter-Library Loan Librarian Mrs. Elbie Visagie
  
• (Phone 2614) Assist faculty and students to
  obtain library material not available in
  Polytechnic of Namibia Library.
• Subject Librarian Ms. Bernadette Chanetsa
• (Phone 2326) Assist faculty and students to find
  subject specialized information for assignments
  and research.
• Acquisitions Librarian Ms. Margrit Hoffman
• (Phone 2041) Purchase books, journals and other
  non-print materials for the Library.

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Please feel welcome to visit your Library!

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