Transcript Who are we and why are we here? • 3 Librarians • 2 Library Technicians • A bunch of student workers • And some know.

Who are we and why are we here?
• 3 Librarians
• 2 Library Technicians
• A bunch of student
workers
• And some know how!!
What kind of stuff do you have in the
Library?
• Books for use in
papers/projects
• Books for fun-FictionGraphic Novels-etc.
• DVDs, CDs, Magazines
• Electronic books and
databases available
24/7
Will I need my IHCC Student ID card in
the Library?
• YES!!! You must have
one to check anything
out!
• We’ll throw a barcode
on the back and make it
a Library Card.
• We also accept IHCC
Library cards
HOW LONG DO I GET TO KEEP STUFF I
CHECK OUT? AND HOW MANY?
• BOOKS -28 DAYS- 50
BOOKS
• DVD-7 DAYS-10 DISCS
• CDS-7 DAYS-10 DISCS
• MAGAZINES-7 DAYS-10
ISSUES
Does the library have a website?
• YES and everything
happens there.
http://www.inverhills.edu/
library
How do I renew my stuff?
• Renew due dates for
IHCC owned material
through the website:
Library Services-Your
Account/Renew Books
http://www.inverhills.edu/library
What if I don’t renew or bring stuff back on
time? What are you gonna do to me?
• Overdue notices
• Hold on college recordblocking library use,
registration, transcripts
• Replacement cost-bill
for lost materials
• Sent to collection
agency for nonpayment
Is it easy to find my way around IHCC
Library?
• Sure, we’re only one
floor
• We’re happy to help !!
Yikes, the book I wanted isn’t on the
shelf…what do I do now?
• Ask a Librarian
• We can see if another
library has it
• We can order one for
you from the other
library
• We’ll track it down!!
What are Course Reserves?
Is that a theme park?
• Books/DVDs/Articles
your instructor puts on
Reserve
• Arranged by Course
• Most can only be used
in the library
• We have some older
editions of textbooks
that can be checked out
Why do I have to check out
Course Reserves if I’m using them in
the Library??
My Mum emailed me a picture of
Miguel my pet iguana. Where can I
print it off?
• Black & white pictures
can be printed from
most computers in the
Library building
• College Center
computer area has color
printer. Only one on
campus.
My alarm didn’t go off and I missed class.
Where can I copy my friend’s notes?
• The Library has 2
photocopy machines.
• Copies are FREE!!
• Copiers can also scan
to USB or SD cards
and email files.
My instructor says I need to go to the library’s
website and get articles for my paper.
Where are they???
• Featured Resources –
Quick Links
• E-Resources &
Databases
• Databases by Subject
• Ask us!
I have a group project. Where can I go
to work with my group?
• Library has many tables
for group work.
• 8 group study rooms that
can be booked online or
at the Circ Desk.
• White walls or boards you
can write on – ask for
markers and eraser.
• No food in rooms –
covered drinks ok.
Can I eat my Subway® in the Library?
• NO. Please, please, no
food in the new library.
Covered drinks are ok.
• We do not have time
clean up after you
• No pizza deliveries
What REALLY Irritates us?
• THEFT or RIPPING
OUT PAGES
• WRITING or
HIGHLIGHTING IN
BOOKS
• MESSES LEFT FOR
OTHERS TO CLEAN
• CELL PHONE
CONVERSATIONS
So, do I get any more help or is this it?
• Stop in -hours generally are
M-Th, 8 am-9 pm
Fridays, 8 am-4 pm
Saturdays, 9am-3 pm
• Email –
[email protected]
• Call us at 651-450-3625
• IM Chat from the webpage
• Use ASKMN for 24/7 service
http://www.askmn.org