Library

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Library

• 15689 U.S. Highway 19 North Thomasville, GA 31792
• [phone], [phone] Fax
• Email library_at_southwestgatech.edu

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Hours

• Monday Thursday 745am-800pm
• Friday 745am-3300pm
• Breaks Reduced hours or closed.
• Check out books at least 10 minutes before
  closing.
• Computers will shut down 10 minutes before
  closing.

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PLEASE

• No food or drinks.
• Children are not permitted on campus.
• Please set pagers and cell phones to vibrate and
  use your cell phone outside the library.

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Checking out Material

• Most items are checked out for
• 2 weeks and may be renewed
• unless reserved.
• Materials from our collection may be sent to a
  library in your area through Interlibrary Loan if
  you are unable to come to campus.

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Student IDs

• Student IDs or a valid drivers license may be
  used to check out materials.
• IDs are made for students in the Library.
• Off-site students may contact the Library
  at225-3958 or library_at_southwestgatech.edu to
  make arrangementsfor an ID.

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Returning Material

• Items may be returned to staff at the desk, book
  drop at end of desk, or book drop near parking
  lot.
• If you received
• materials from
• your local library,
• you should return
• them there.

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Fines and Holds

• Overdue fines for students are .10 per day per
  item. Public patron fines are .25 per day per
  item.
• Fees maybe paid with a check or by contacting the
  Business Office at 229-225-5204 or
  lweaver_at_southwestgatech.edu .
• Holds may be placed on your BannerWeb account for
  overdue or lost items.

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Library Staff

• Contact us for assistance
• Gail Roberts Library Director
• Sue Stephenson Librarian
• Evelyn Kelly Library Assistant
• Pam Johnson Library Assistant
• Willard Ward Part-time Librarian
• Sandra Sallee Part-time Librarian
• Donna Mavity Part-time Librarian

229-225-3958 library_at_southwestgatech.edu
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Student copier

• Copier - 0.10 per copy.
• Uses nickels, dimes, or quarters.
• If you are not on campus, coin operated copiers
  may also be found in post offices, grocery
  stores, office supply stores and other businesses.

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Computers

• Student Computers Tutorials that will help you
  in many areas of study, Internet access, GALILEO,
  Microsoft Office, KeyboardPro and GCIS are among
  the resources available. Please bring a 3 ½
  disk or a jump drive to save your files.
• Computer Acceptable Use Policy - This policy
  is posted at each computer and is in the SWGTC
  student handbook. Computer networks at SWGTC are
  monitored and all links can be traced. Security
  systems are also in use in the library. See
  Section P on page 212 of the 2006 SWGTC Catalog
  .

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Printing

• Printing is free for 1 copy for class assignments
  and job searches. Additionalcopies are .10 per
  page.
• Give printing commandonce. Please see a
  staffmember if there is aprinting problem.

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Reference Reserve Books

• Reference books are used in the library and
  cannot be checked out.
• Reserve books cannot be checked out. Request
  reserve books at the desk.

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Newspapers, Magazines and Journals

• We subscribe to many journals, magazines, and
  newspapers. Most of our newspapers are available
  online.

Albany Herald Atlanta Journal Constitution Cairo
Messenger Camilla Enterprise (Not
online) Moultrie Observer Thomasville Times
Enterprise Tallahassee Democrat Wall Street
Journal
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Interlibrary Loans

• Items may be borrowed from other libraries.
  (This may take 2 weeks or longer).
• Please complete the attached form being certain
  to indicate how much you are willing to pay and
  if you have a deadline.
• Interlibrary Loan Request Form

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Services Resources

• Video tape viewing- Video tapes may be viewed by
  students in the library.
• Video tapes may be checked out only by
  instructors.
• Headphones with a 1/8 jack may be brought with
  you or checked out from the library staff.

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Services Resources

• PLATO is a multi subject, self-paced tutorial
  that is available on campus.
• Click here for additional tutorials that are
  available online.
• Computer and Typing
• English
• Math
• Program/Subject

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PAC Patron Access Catalog

• The online Library Catalog allows you to search
  for items that are in our collection by title,
  author, subject, and keyword.
• NetLibrary (e-Books) are found in our PAC and in
  GALILEO. To access these books , just follow the
  instructions on the NetLibrary page.

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GALILEOGeorgia Library Learning Online

• Galileo State of Georgia virtual library system
  providing comprehensive access to academic and
  research materials online including 20,000
  full-text books and over 8,000 full-text journals
  and magazines.
• GALILEO is available on campus and off campus.
  A password (that changes each quarter) is
  required from off campus. The current password
  is available from your instructor and must be
  entered in all lowercase characters.
• Galileo Tutorial

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Research Tips

• Refine (narrow) your search (business 250
  hits business communication 22 hits)
• Expand your search (computer repair 26 hits
  computers 250 hits)
• Put information in your own words. DO NOT
  PLAGARIZE.
• Ask for help if you do not find the information
  you need.
  
  

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Online Library Orientation Survey

• Thank you for attending the SWGTC Online Library
  Orientation. Please take a moment to complete the
  Orientation Survey at the link above. We value
  your input.

Library 15689 US Highway 19 North Thomasville, GA
31792 Phone [phone] Fax
229-225-3959Email library_at_southwestgatech.edu