THE LIBRARY

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THE LIBRARY

• Has the answers
• Has the technology
• Has materials available
• Has ways to access information if it is not
  readily available
• Has a place especially for YOU!!!!

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LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY

• Diane Gregg
• Tonja Hunter
• Librarians

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HOURS OF OPERATION

• Monday - Thursday
• 8 a.m. to 830 p.m.
• Friday
• 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday
• 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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LIBRARY ORIENTATION

• Early each semester, instructors have the
  opportunity to reserve a class period devoted to
  library orientation.
• Each orientation is tailored to the needs of the
  individual class, and is given by the library
  director and the instructor.
• Rules, overviews, and instruction are given
  during this session.
• Discussion of all materials, resources, and
  programs is also included.

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE

• Non-circulating Books
• Those which are to be used only in the library
  and may not be checked out. They are either
• 1. Reference Dictionaries, atlases,
  encyclopedias, etc.
• 2. Reserve Books set aside for
  specific class assignments.
  May be obtained at the circulation
  desk for library
  use only.
  

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE

• Circulating books
• Those which may be checked out of the Library for
  use elsewhere.

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CIRCULATING BOOKS

• Books on resumes and cover letters of all kinds
• Computer books
• Business books
• Books on art, literature, and music
• Self-help books
• Paperback collection for leisure reading

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AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY

• Books
• Computers
• Copiers
• Encyclopedias
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Printers
• Study Areas
• Friendly Competent Assistance

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WHO USES THE LIBRARY

• Students
• To do research for class projects
• To write and print their assignments
• To use the Internet
• To have a quiet place to study
• To have access to newspapers and magazines
• To do class assignments
• For personal enrichment and lifelong learning

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WHO USES THE LIBRARY

• Instructors
• To do research for their classes
• To obtain material for use in classroom teaching
  and distance learning courses
• For personal enrichment and lifelong learning

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CHECKING OUT BOOKS

• Books may be checked out by students for two
  weeks
• Faculty and Staff may check out books for one
  semester
• Overdue fines are fifteen cents per day
• Please notify a staff member when returning books
  to the library

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EXAMPLES OF BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY

• Hail To The Chief
• Netscape One
• Chilton Small Engine Repair
• Electrical Engineering
• Plants For The South
• Management Information Systems
• Technostress
• The Tommyknockers

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MAGAZINES THAT ARE AVAILABLE

• 145 Different titles to choose from
• Some examples are
• Ebony
• National Geographic
• Business Week
• Art News
• Smart Computing
• Wired
• Magazines are available to help students and
  faculty keep current in their respective fields.
  General interest magazines are also available.

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NEWSPAPERS

• Library receives two daily papers
• Birmingham News
• USA Today
• Two weekly papers
• The Alabama Messenger
• The Chronicle of Higher Education

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ALABAMA VIRTUAL LIBRARY

• Alabama Virtual Library was established in 1999
  and is governed by a board of directors made up
  of library professionals
• Contains a variety of databases for all ages and
  levels of expertise
• Provides access to the holdings of major
  libraries in the state
• Allows access to information unavailable locally
• Maybe used in the library and at home

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LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY

• Photocopier
• For your conveniencecopies are ten cents each
• Quiet Study AreasLocated in Room 158A
• 10 Computers for student use
• Except when reserved for classes
• Audio-Visual Equipment
• Overhead Projectors
• TV/VCR
• LRC has 400 videos supporting specific courses of
  instruction
• Video Camcorder

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OPPORTUNITIES

• Open your mind
• Open a book
• Sit down
• Take a look
• Give yourself
• A chance to grow
• Your wealth of knowledge
• Will one day show

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LIBRARY

• Look
• In
• Books
• Revive
• And
• Revitalize
• Yourself

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THE LIBRARY IS FOR YOU

• Strengthens and supports the total educational
  program of the college.
• Provides services that meets the information
  needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Use the resources in the library to explore your
  opportunities for lifelong learning.

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SPECIAL THANKS

• To Students
• Judy A. Bates
• Charles Mann