Library Services for the Faculty

 

The library exists to assist your instruction and to serve you and your students.  If you can't find the information you need, just ask.  We are here to help.

 

About the Library

 

  8:00 am - 5:00 pm  Friday

                     10:00 am - 2:00 pm  Saturday

 

                                   

 

 

 

Information Services

 

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Books     The print collection contains over 30,000 volumes and over 90 magazine titles. The collection is arranged according to the Library of Congress classification and contains items that support the curriculum of the college.

 

eBooks    The electronic versions of over 15,000 books are included in our catalog.  Access to these books is through netLibrary (www.netlibrary.com) from any computer connected to the Internet.  To access ebooks from a home computer, you will need to set up an account at the college and use the password you created here.  The accounts cannot be created at home.

 

Emags    The estimated number of full-text titles available in the library's databases is 6000 or more.  An exact number is not known because of the overlap and fluctuation of titles in the databases.  The online full-text magazine databases include Lexis-Nexis, Ebsco, Wilson, and eLibrary.  A list of full-text titles is available in the Magazine Section of the library's homepage.

 

Dbases    Although periodical databases are the ones most extensively used, several specialized databases are available.  They include: Abbreviations--listings for abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms.  AccessScience--encyclopedic coverage of science news, research, and scientists.  American National Biography--covers important figures in American history.  Books in Print--bibliographic source to books.  Britannica Online--online version of the encyclopedia.  Matter of Fact--statistical information from magazines and newspapers.  Oxford English Dictionary--complete online version of the 20 volume set.   Oxford Reference--collection of Oxford reference books.  Polling the Nations--public opinion polls taken from the US and 90 other countries.  Quotations--an author, title, subject source for quotations.  Complete descriptions of these and other databases are on the library's homepage.

 

Avs          The library currently collects videotapes, DVDs, CDs, and CD-ROMS.  The collection also contains some older filmstrips, slides, and cassette tapes.  All audiovisuals are cataloged and available for use.

 

Locating Information

 

Web        The library's home page is your main portal to information.  Just click a link to access the card catalog, magazines, ebooks, databases, and Web sites.  Contact the library for instructions on how to access magazines and other databases from home computers.

 

Books     Use the Spectrum catalog on campus or access the Web catalog from any computer on the Internet.  Just go to the ecard catalog on the library's home page and search for the materials you want.  It contains records for books, ebooks, CDs, CD-ROMs, videos, DVDs, tapes, filmstrips, and Web sites.

 

Mags       Periodicals can be located through the databases listed on the library's home page.  To determine which database to use to find a particular title, go to the magazine section and check the list of full-text magazines.  A list of the microfiche and print titles in the collection can also be found here.

ILL           Materials not available on campus can be obtained through interlibrary loan.  The easiest way to obtain books or materials from other libraries is to find the item in WorldCat and select the interlibrary loan link in the record.  Once you have filled out the form, the item will be ordered and you will be contacted when it is received.  Materials found in Nebraska libraries are quicker and easier to obtain.

 

Production & Equipment

 

Help        The library has equipment and software to help you create and use audiovisual materials in your classroom.  You may use the equipment or the library staff will be happy to assist you.  If you need assistance, please allow adequate time to complete the project.  Projects that are not in compliance with copyright laws will not be accepted.

 

Scan        Turn photos, charts, maps, graphics, and transparencies into files that can be used in multimedia presentations.  The library has two scanners: a high-resolution flatbed and a slide scanner.  Photoshop and MS Photo Editor are available for retouching or manipulating the images.

 

Photos    The library has digital cameras that can be used for still photography.  The photographs can be transferred to your hard drive, CDs, or DVDs.

 

Movies    Analog videos can be transferred to digital files using a video capture device.  The digital files can then be edited into digital videos and transferred to DVDs or CD videos.  ShowBiz or Vegas programs are available to edit and create the digital movies.

 

Videos     Video cameras are available to make analog or digital films.  The Hatachi camcorder records to VHS videotapes and a Sony digital camera records to DVD disks.  Although either camera can be used for multi-media work, the Sony camera produces still and motion files that can easily be transferred to a computer.

 

Project    The library maintains and has equipment for projecting still or motion images.  These include: slide projectors, a multi-media projector, overhead projectors, and an opaque projector.  Replacement bulbs for overhead and slide projectors are kept in the library.  Send an email to the library or call 3726 if you want to borrow a projector.

 

Display    Flat photos or graphics can be covered with plastic or mounted on cardboard.  A pouch laminator is used for quick lamination of letter size materials.  Larger items can be laminated in a dry mount press.  Leave the materials you want laminated or mounted at the library and they will usually be returned to you the next day.

 

Tapes      Audiotapes can be duplicated using a high-speed duplicator.  Although the duplication is high-speed, only one tape at a time can be copied, so please allow extra time if a large number of tapes is needed.

 

Miscellaneous

 

Reserve  Library or personal items, such as books, audiovisuals, articles, papers, or tests that are used for study by an entire class may be placed on reserve.  Reserve items will be held and used only in the library unless you indicate that they can circulate overnight.  Upon request, class papers and tests can also be placed on our Web site.

 

New         Requests for the purchase of new materials are always welcome.  Several book review journals are available in the library, and reviews are sent out periodically for your evaluation.  Also, please submit the titles of items purchased by departments to the library.  Departmental items will be housed in the classroom but some materials need to be cataloged so other students and teachers know what is available.

 

Copies     Except for emergency use when other copiers are broken, the library photocopy machine is reserved for student and library staff use.

 

Instruct    An orientation on research and the efficient use of library resources will be given to classes at your request.  This instruction is best presented in the library but can be done in the classroom if required.  Pathfinders can be prepared for your class if adequate time is allowed before the presentation date.