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2010-2011 Library Instruction & Services Guide

How to Find Books in Holt Library and CCLINC System

CALL NUMBERS & CLASSIFICATION OF LIBRARY COLLECTIONS
Our collection is arranged by the Dewey Decimal System, which is the system most frequently used in small libraries. The Dewey system organizes books and audiovisuals on similar subjects together, using call numbers assigned by librarians.
The call number on each item represents its main subject. Books on similar subjects should be shelved close together, so that library users can find information by browsing the shelves in their favorite section.
The Dewey Decimal System divides all knowledge into ten main subject classifications. Each of these areas is sub-divided by more detailed subjects. Here are the basic ten Dewey Decimal Subject Classifications:
  000-099   Computers & General Works
100-199   Philosophy & Psychology
200-299   Religions
300-399   Social Sciences
400-499   Languages
500-599   Mathematics & Pure Sciences
600-699   Applied Sciences
700-799   Arts & Recreation
800-899   Literature
900-999   Geography, Biography & History
The General Collection (Nonfiction) includes informational books that can be checked out. Nonfiction call numbers include a classification number and the first letter of the author’s last name. For example: 610.73 L
The Reference Collection includes specialized books for research, legal reference, encyclopedias, dictionaries, statistics, atlases, and more. These books do not check out. Reference books have an “R” above the call number.
The North Carolina Collection includes writing by NC authors and information about North Carolina. These books have an “N” above the call number.
Novels comprise the Fiction Collection, labeled with an “F” for fiction, then shelved alphabetically by the first three letters of the author’s last name. For example, novels by Ernest Hemingway would be labeled F Hem.
Books for young children are known as the Juvenile Collection, so they have a “J” before the call number. The collection contains both fiction and nonfiction.
The Audiovisual Collection is cataloged in the same manner as books, with the type of media appearing as part of the call number. Example: DVD / 973 / B
   
How to Find Books in Holt Library and CCLINC System
CCLINC is the online library catalog for SCC. No password is needed to search the catalog, though a current library card allows students to interact with their account online.
In CCLINC, one can search the local community college library, or search all 46 college collections at once. This catalog provides access to about 2 million items. Books owned by other community colleges may be requested. (see “Interlibrary Loan” section below)
   
How to use the CCLINC Library Catalog:
1. Staff and students log in to MySCC, choose the library tab, and select the library catalog link. Other users may go to this link: www.southwesterncc.edu/library and select the CCLINC on the Library homepage.
2. In the drop-down list of CCLINC libraries, select In the drop-down list of CCLINC libraries, select Southwestern Community College.
3. The next screen is a search engine for Library books and audiovisuals owned by SCC. Type in your keywords or phrase in the box and select the “Search” button. A drop-down list can be selected to search by exact author, title, subject, or series.
4. On the “Search Results” screen, each item is listed with a CALL NUMBER above the title. Example: 610.73 B ( All library books have a call number label on the spine so they can be located on the shelves.)
5. Make a note of call numbers and titles of books you wish to find. Library staff can help you locate the right shelf section.
6. For more information about a specific title, click the “Details” button beside it. The complete cataloging record on the item is visible here.
   
 

INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICES
It is essential that ILL patrons take special care of borrowed books from ILL participating libraries. Please promptly return materials. Contact the librarian about renewals, because not all libraries offer extended periods.
An interlibrary Loan (ILL) allows users to check out books and articles that are not owned by the SCC Library, but are available from another library’s collection. The books are delivered to Holt Library, and we contact the patron to pick up the items. Currently, SCC does not charge for this service.
Registered library users who have no overdue checkouts on their account are allowed to borrow books or articles by Interlibrary Loan.
The two Interlibrary Loan services are:
   •  CCLINC: books from CCLINC community college libraries
   •  OCLC: books from all types of libraries: nationwide borrowing
Always search for Southwestern holdings first! If a book is not available at Southwestern, then search CCLINC using the “All Libraries” setting, as follows.
No more than 2 items per person can be borrowed on ILL at one time.
Contact a librarian to make an interlibrary loan request. Renewals are granted by asking permission of the lending library prior to due date.
If ILL books are lost or damaged, the user will be billed for the replacement cost, and their library account must be cleared prior to receiving grades or transcripts, or registering for any classes at SCC.
 
How To “Place A Hold” on books in CCLINC:
1. Login to MySCC, select Library Tab, then the CCLINC tab.
2. Scroll down through the CCLINC libraries and choose Southwestern Community College. The next screen is the SCC Library Catalog.
3. On the Library Catalog search screen, enter keywords, author, title, or subject to search. Be creative and rephrase your search if there are no hits, or get help from a librarian. If books are NOT available at Southwestern, then repeat the search with “Libraries” set to “All”.
4. In the result list, click the “Details” button beside the title you wish to borrow. Verify that this is the correct item.
5. Click “Place Hold” at top left corner of this screen.
On the “Place Hold” screen:
Type in your User ID#.
That’s the numbers (no letters) on your Library/I.D. Card barcode.
Example: 232420000_ _ _ _ _
6. Type in your PIN #
(last 4 digits of Student/Faculty Colleague ID #)
7. Click the “Place Hold” button, then on the screen that follows, click “OK”.
Interlibrary loans usually arrive by mail in 5 to 10 business days.
Anyone may ask library staff for help to “place hold” requests in CCLINC.
Experienced users can place their own book requests online!

INTERLIBRARY LOANS FROM WORLDCAT LIBRARIES
User must be registered and in good standing to request from WorldCat libraries.
Books: If you need a book for research purposes, and cannot find it in any CCLINC library, the next step is to search in WorldCat.org, (the largest worldwide database of over 9,000 library catalogs), listing over 1 billion holdings. Contact the Librarian about items needed from WorldCat.
Articles: If you need an article for research purposes, give the complete citation to the librarian by phone, email or in person. Articles requested in this way become property of the borrower, and the copy is for individual use according to federal copyright laws.
   
 

 
Instruction & Services Guide
» Library Overview
» Basic Policies & Procedures
» CCLINC Library Account
» How to Find Books
» How to Find Periodicals
» NCLIVE
» Internet Access & Computer Lab at Holt Library
» Faculty - FYI - Library Resources & Services
» Library Instruction Quiz

 


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