Transcript NMMI Library Introduction

Welcome to the
Paul Horgan Library
Orientation
The Paul Horgan Library
is housed in the Toles Learning Center
along with…
• Writing Center
• Student Assistance
Center (SAC)
• Mabee Lecture Hall
• Information Services
Main Floor
of LRC
Career
Center
Stack Level
of Library
Dictionaries
Types of Resources
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Reference material
Books and magazines
Microforms
Audiovisuals (including
DVDs, CDs, audio books)
Electronic subscription
services
Interlibrary loan services
Special collection
Library STAFF!
Print Resources
– Reference
– Periodicals
– Literature and literary criticism
– U.S. & military history
– Social sciences
– Mysteries and science fiction
– And many more
Electronic Resources
• Available from our web page: www.nmmi.edu/library
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Air University Library Index to Military Periodicals
EBSCO (Academic Search Premier & CINAHL Plus)
eLibrary (incl. New York Times)
FirstSearch (incl. WorldCat)
InfoTrac
LexisNexis
MEDLINE Plus
Oxford English Dictionary
ProQuest Platinum
Reader’s Guide Full-Text
Interlibrary Loan
Resources
• Access to resources in other libraries
• Majority of academic and public libraries collections
in the United States listed in WorldCat on FirstSearch
• Local libraries preferred
• Usually free of charge
• Possible two weeks to complete
• User notification when materials arrive
Special Collection
Rare and unique
scholarly materials
Southwestern military
items
Library Catalog
• On the Internet at http://catalog.nmmi.edu/polaris
• Windows-based software used to access the
catalog
• Do-it-yourself renewals and holds
• Enhanced features provide for book covers, with
some summaries, reviews, and tables of contents
on newer library material.
Circulation
• Most items checkout for 2 weeks.
• Faculty reserves are kept at
circulation desk.
• Holds reserves an item for the next
user.
• Renewals allow items to be checked
out again twice.
Usage
• Please study quietly and independently
• Conference rooms available for group study
• Cadet ID Card (also serves as library card)
– Replacement fee $5.00
– Needed for check-out and Night Study Hall
Equipment
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Digital still and movie cameras, tripods
Desktop computers
Printers
DVD and VHS players and TVs
Audio CD players
Cassette players
Microform reader/printers
Headphones
Portable PA system
Overhead projectors
Typewriter
Media Production
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Photocopying (10¢)
Faxing (fees for personal use)
Overhead transparencies
Laminating (up to 45¢ per foot)
Digital imaging
Computer-assisted services
Materials produced for presentations
• Arrive by 1900 for 1st half or 2025 for 2nd half!
• Bring your ID card
• Bring more than enough work for 75 min., but no
walkmans or headphones
• Work quietly and independently
• Conference rooms reserved for college group
study
• Group study tables available for all cadets
• Sign-up sheet for group study at Library circ. desk
Getting the Most From the
Paul Horgan Library
• Come to research, study, or use materials
• Ask questions:
– “The only dumb question, is the one
not asked.” Unknown
• Type papers on one of the many computers
• Check out books, magazines, CDs, DVDs,
etc.
Thank you,
From the Library Staff!
COL Klopfer
CPT Aubrey
MAJ Bacon
Ms. Bolin
Ms. Jump
Ms. Jaramillo
Mrs. Copeland
Ms. Inman
Mr. Aguilar