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DeTamble
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Library
Facility and Operation
Library
Use
Library
Resources and Services
What
are the Library Hours?
- While
classes are in session, the Library Hours are:
| Monday
- Thursday |
8:30
a.m. - 10:30 p.m. |
| Friday
|
8:30
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
1:00
p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday |
2:00
p.m. - 10:30 p.m. |
At
other times of the year and during breaks, the hours can be heard by calling
910-277-5049
or can be
viewed on our website (www.sapc.edu/library).
How
can I find out who my Personal Librarian is?
- The
Personal Librarians send out cards and notices to their
students throughout the year. In addition, there is a list posted in
the Library on first floor where you can find your Personal
Librarian's name. You can also ask at the Circulation Desk.
How
much are overdue fines?
- Fines
for overdue books are 20¢ a day with a $5.00 maximum per book.
Fines for overdue books on Reserve are $1.00 per hour with a $5.00 maximum
per item. There are also fines for lost and damaged books, which can
get very expensive - please return all books.
Can
I check out a journal from the Library?
- Journals,
newspapers, and reference books do not circulate, but you
can easily photocopy articles using the Library's photocopier. Copies
are only 5¢ each. Change is available at the Circulation Desk.
How
do I apply for a student worker job?
- Student
worker applications are available from the Staff person at
the Circulation Desk.
Can
I get a Library card if I am not a student, staff of faculty member?
- Yes,
you can get a Library card if:
You
are a resident of Laurinburg, Gibson, Laurel Hill, Maxton, or Wagram
You
are listed in the Bellsouth Yellow Laurinburg telephone directory
You
are at least 18 years old
You
are not a high school student
How
do I get to the Library if I am driving?
The
Library is on the Academic side of the campus (south of the lake).
Take
401 South to the intersection with Blues Farm Road (Exxon station on
southwest corner).
Turn
East (left, if coming from downtown Laurinburg or the 15/501/401 By-Pass).
Take
the first exit from the traffic circle.
Go
straight. Follow the signs to either the Liberal Arts Building or the
Vardell Building parking lot.
The
Library building is the only three-story building on this side of the
campus.
It
is located between the Liberal Arts Building and the Vardell Building.
The
front door faces the grove of trees.
Where
do I park at the Library?
- You
may park either in the Liberal Arts or Vardell buildings
parking lots. There is no parking at the Library. All parking is free.
Do
you accept donations or gifts to the Library?
- We
accept donations of materials as unrestricted gifts.
It will be at the discretion of the director when the books are donated
whether they will be added to the collection or put on sale at the Annual
Book Sale.
What
happens if you lose a book?
- If
you lose a book, you will be charged a non-refundable processing
fee of $15.00 plus the cost of the book if it is available from our
book source. A flat rate of $40.00 will be charged if the book is no
longer in print (not available from our book source) plus the $15.00
nonrefundable processing fee.
What
happens when the exit gate alarm goes off?
- If
the gate alarm goes off, don't panic - you will be
asked to return to the Circulation Desk. The Staff person on duty will
investigate why the alarm went off.
Can
I ask the Library to purchase a book?
- Yes,
you can ask the Library to purchase a book. Suggestions for books or
other materials to purchase can be made from the Library Catalog (http://catalog.sapc.edu). Select " Items the Library Should Acquire "
and fill in the information.
Does
the Library sell any books or records?
- We
have a small selection of books for sale year round in the Library.
We also sell books at the Annual Book Sale held the
Wednesday of National Library Week. National Library Week is usually
mid-April. If records have been donated for the Book Sale we would sell
them, but they are usually not available.
How
do I check out books and renew books?
- To
check out print books, you:
Come
to the Library.
Choose
your book(s).
Bring
book(s) and your ID card to the Circulation Desk.
The
people at the Desk will then check them out to you.
You
can renew books by bringing them to the Circulation Desk in the Library.
You can renew books by computer - go to the Library Catalog (http://catalog.sapc.edu). Click bar "View your Patron Record." Follow the instructions
there. You will need your Library barcode number which is found on your
ID card. Books cannot renewed if overdue or renewed a second time.
How
do I view or check out e-books?
- To
check out or view e-books :
To view e-books, simply click on the link from the Library's catalog.
You can view the book for 15 minutes. To check out an e-book, you must
first register for a free account from a computer on the campus network.
The Library staff can help you with this. You may then check out e-books
from any computer following the instructions on the computer. To renew
e-books, follow the instructions on the computer.
Can
I connect to the LIbrary off-campus?
- To
connect with the Library off-campus, connect to the Library's
home page (www.sapc.edu/library). The catalog, along with links to NC LIVE, ProQuest Psychology
Journals and other online resources and Library information, can be
accessed from that page. NC LIVE and Proquest Psychology Journals require
a user name and password for access from outside the campus network.
You can get these at the Circulation Desk if you are a St. Andrews student,
staff, or faculty member.
How
do I know if DeTamble Library has a journal I need?
- Journal
Finder is just what you need for that information. Click on
Journal Finder on the Library home page (www.sapc.edu/library). In the search box, just type in the title of the journal, newspaper,
or magazine you are looking for. If Journal Finder locates the title,
it will show that, in all its available formats. You may have listings
for the electronic text, or a link to our catalog if there are print
holdings, or options for interlibrary loan if we don't have it on hand.
What
does Journal Finder do?
- Journal
Finder searches all of the online databases we have through
subscription or NC LIVE and tells you where to find the full text of
a journal. It also searches nearly 5,000 free online journals. Once
you have searched for your desired title, a simple click takes you into
the database and to the listing of issues. Just click the issue you
need and find the article in its complete form. Journal Finder also
knows what our print and microfilm holdings are. It will link you to
the catalog record and the notes field will tell you where to find it
in DeTamble Library. If these two options are not available, Journal
Finder provides two more options: ordering the article through Interlibrary
Loan or looking for it in another Library such as the University of
North Carolina at Pembroke, which is nearby.
What
does "LIB USE ONLY" mean?
- LIB
USE ONLY stands for Library Use Only. Any item with that status
may only be used inside the Library.
I
have a call number. Where do I find the book?
- Each
book in the Library has its own unique Library of Congress call
number. The books are shelved in call number order (with some
exceptions). Most books are located on the 3rd floor. Art, Music, and
Philosophy books are on the 2nd floor along with special collections
of Leisure and Juvenile books. If you need any help finding call numbers,
maps are available as well as friendly helpful people at the Circulation
Desk. Do not hesitate to ask.
What
is Microfilm and how do I use it?
-
Microfilm is another format for our newspapers and
journals. If you find that an article is available in microfilm, you
will retrieve the roll of microfilm containing your article from the
gray cabinets on second floor. Use one of the two Microfilm Reader/Printers
on the 2nd floor to view and make copies. Help is always available at
the Circulation Desk. You will need dimes or nickels to make copies
- 10¢ for each page.
What
are the Express Catalogs?
- Throughout
the Library there are Express Catalog Computers for
accessing the Library Catalog only. These should not be used for online
research.
What
is the appropriate use of Library computers?
- The
seven Library public access computers in the Automated
Reference Center (ARC) are for research purposes. Use them whenever
you are looking for articles or books or searching online databases
or the Internet. Word processing and email are not appropriate uses
and should be done in the campus labs, not in the Library. Specific
computer use policies are posted in the ARC.
What
is NC LIVE?
- NC
LIVE is a gateway to electronic resources for all people in
the state of North Carolina. NC LIVE currently offers online access
to complete articles from thousands of newspapers, journals, and magazines,
along with searchable collections of encyclopedias, historical materials,
maps, and much more. Access NC LIVE through the Library web page (www.sapc.edu/library)
or (www.nclive.org).
How
can I use NC LIVE at home?
- You
can use NC LIVE when you are not on campus, but you
will need a password to do so. Stop by the Circulation Desk and we'll
get you the information you need.
What
other online databases are available through the Library?
- The
Library subscribes to Encyclopaedia Britannica Online ,
Annals of American History , Britannica Original
Sources , World Data Analyst and Proquest
Psychology Journals. These are accessed through the Library
web page (www.sapc.edu/library).
How
does the Personal Librarian Program work?
- All
students are assigned a Librarian to help them with Library research
during their college years at St. Andrews. You may stop by the Library
and ask for your Librarian anytime. You may also call or email to set
up an appointment on a specific topic. Your Personal Librarian
will work with you, one-on-one, when you need help finding
information, evaluating information, selecting topics, and choosing
databases and indexes to search.
How
do I find a book or an article?
What
is NetLibrary?
- NetLibrary
provides access to over 44,000 e-books owned by DeTamble Library.
The best way to find these books is through searching the Library's
catalog (http://catalog.sapc.edu). When you find an e-book record, you can go directly to it with
just one click. You can also search within NetLibrary (www.netlibrary.com). These electronic books provide cover-to-cover full text.
How
do I use NetLibrary?
- You
use NetLibrary by setting up an account. This only
takes a couple of minutes and will allow you to log in to NetLibrary
(www.netlibrary.com) from
anywhere. Just be sure you are on the campus network when you set up
your account. After that you can go to www.netlibrary.com or link to it from our home page ( www.sapc.edu/library).
How
do I find other books that our Library does not own?
- By
using the Worldcat database, available through NC
LIVE (www.nclive.org), you can
search all the books (and other items) owned by Libraries around the
world. You may also want to use books listed in bibliographies or found
in catalogs of other libraries. Books that we do not own can be requested
through Interlibrary Loan and will usually arrive in 7 - 10 days.
How
do I get materials that are not available online or in the library?
- Interlibrary
Loan is just what you need. Just fill out a request form for
a book or article and leave that at the Circulation Desk of the Library.
The materials will be ordered quickly and you will be notified by campus
email when they arrive. Contact Mary McDonald, mhm@sapc.edu
or 277-5023 if you have questions.
How
much does InterLibrary Loan cost?
- You
will pay a flat rate of $1.00 for each book you receive and
10¢ per page for articles. Payment is due when you pick your materials
up.
What
is Reserves?
- Reserves
are items which faculty members leave at the Library for use
of students in specific courses. Reserve items are shelved behind the
Circulation Desk. For the duration of the class, these items circulate
for limited In-Library or Overnight Use. All Reserve items are searchable
in the Catalog (http://catalog.sapc.edu) by the faculty member's last name or the Class Name. All Reserve
materials must be checked out with a valid ID card, even when used only
in the Library.
How
can I get items on reserve/place items on reserve?
- You
can obtain Reserve items at the Circulation Desk.
Only St. Andrews faculty may put items on reserve, after completing
informational forms for each reserve item. Once we have the forms we
add the items to the Library's catalog.
How
do I cite my resources in a paper or presentation?
- You
cite your resources by listing title, author and other
information in a specific fashion or format. Different subject areas
use different formats. The Library has Style Manuals available for MLA,
APA, and other major formats. These are located on the Reference Cart
next to the Automated Reference Center (ARC). Another convenient way
to find help for citations is to view online links from our Library
home page (www.sapc.edu/library) for "How to Cite sources."
How
can I get help with a reference question?
- When
the Library is open, you can stop by anytime and ask for help with your
reference question at the Circulation Desk or call
277-5049. You can also call or email your Personal Librarian.
How
can I get help with my research when the Library is closed?
- When
the Library is closed, you can leave a voice mail message on your Personal Librarian's phone, or you can e-mail your Personal Librarian. Your Personal Librarian will respond the next business day.
How
do I find the full text of an article that only has a citation and/or
abstract?
- An
online database does not always have the full text of an article
attached to the citation and summary: however, these articles
may be available in a different database. You can find out by going
to Journal Finder and typing in the title of the journal, newspaper,
or magazine. The results will show you all the available avenues for
finding the full text. If the complete article is not available online
or in the Library, you may need to use a nearby library, or request
it on Interlibrary Loan.
How
do I know which database to use?
- To
know which database to choose; For most topics, the easiest
way to search for articles is to use EZ Search through NC LIVE (www.nclive.org). You will type in keywords and your results will let you know
how many "hits" are found in various NC LIVE databases. You can also
select resources based on the broad subjects listed or types under the "Browse Resources" tab on the NC LIVE home page.
How
can I make use of your Internet Resources Links?
- The
Library provides a recommended list of Internet Resources
for both quick ready reference and for research. The ready reference
sites include everything from dictionaries to phone directories, weather,
maps and more. For research assistance, there are lists of subject-specific
sites for each major program area such as Biology, History, Politics,
and Music. The link to Internet Resources is on the Library's home page
(www.sapc.edu/library).
Why
can't I find any full text articles on the PsycINFO database?
- PsycINFO
is a comprehensive database for articles and books published
in all areas of psychology. The indexing reaches back to 1887 with coverage
of over 1300 journals. Unfortunately there is no full text available.
To find articles from PsycINFO citations, run a search in Journal Finder
to see if they appear in other databases or in the Library holdings.
Proquest Psychology Journals is another database you might consult that
does include full text of many articles. Since this is not a part of
NC LIVE, you will need to run a separate search.
What
is the duPont Academic Resource Center
- The
duPont Academic Resource Center supports the educational
programs of St. Andrews by providing opportunities for all students
to develop the skills that will make them excellent students. Some of
the services offered are Academic Enrichment Series, Technology Enrichment
Series, Writing Enrichment Series, Tutoring and Test Proctoring. The
Resource Center has a computer lab with 13 computers, one equipped with
Adaptive Technology. There is also a tutoring room with another computer
equipped with Adaptive Technology. For more information visit the duPont
Academic Resource Center home page.
(www.sapc.edu/detamble/resourcecenter)
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Date
Created: 8/12/04
Date Updated: 9/14/06
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