Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about the Library
Where is the Library?
The library is located in room 100 B in Building C next to the computer lab.
What kind of stuff can I find in the Library?
Books, magazine, journals, videos and DVDs are available for checkout.
Many reference books are available for in-Library use.
Handouts on citation styles, electronic resources and other helpful information are available.
What are the policies for borrowing items?
Most items in the Library may be checked out for two weeks.
Most items may be renewed, if no one else has asked for them.
Reference materials, reserve materials and current periodicals may not be checked out.
What are the policies for borrowing items?
Back issues of periodicals may be checked out.
You can have up to 10 items out at one time.
Please be considerate of others and return library materials on time.
Does the Library have a website?
www.bmctucson.wordpress.com Provides links to: Library catalog Periodical databases Web sites, categorized by subject Library information (hours,
contact info)
How do I find books in the Library?
We have an online catalog that can be accessed in the Library, or from any Internet enabled computer via the Library web site.
Search by subject, keyword, title, author
Type in your topic or keyword
Then click here
Libraryresourcesare listed.
Write downthe call #
How do I find books in the Library?
When you find an item in the catalog, write down the call number.
This call number works like a street address: it tells you where on the shelves to find the book.
We use the Dewey Decimal System, so the books are in numerical order on the shelves.
What’s the Dewey Decimal System?
It’s a classification system that helps to bring order to the library collection.
The Dewey Decimal System organizes knowledge into general categories.
Each category is assigned a range of numbers. For example, Literature can be found from 800-899.
Dewey’s general categories
000-099 General Reference, Computers, Library Science
100-199 Philosophy, psychology and logic200-299 Religion 300-399 Social Sciences 400-499 Language 500-599 Natural Science 600-699 Technology and Applied Science700-799 Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, Recreation800-899 Literature 900-999 History and Biography
Why do I need to know this?
Books on the same subject will be next to each other on the shelves
Similar or related subjects may be nearby
Does the Library have computers I can use?
The Library has 2 student computers with: Microsoft Office Internet access
Wireless access is available for your laptop
Does the Library offer any electronic access to resources?
We have several databases that are available 24/7 via the Internet.
Ebscohost’s Academic Search Elite
LIRN databases
Ebscohost’s Academic Search Elite
Thousands of magazines and journals
Wide range of disciplines Full text of articles
available to save, print or email
Ebscohost’s Academic Search Elite
Access through Library catalog or the Library website
Please see the library staff for user name and password.
LIRN Databases
Library & Information Resources Network (LIRN)
Subject-specific databases Magazine & journal articles Some offer access to
electronic books, newspapers and multi-media materials
LIRN Databases
Access through Library website Please see librarian or library staff
for your Personal Identification Number (PIN) to access this resource.
See the librarian for your PIN
Both Infotrac and ProQuest have several databases that you can search!
How can the Librarian help me?
Finding information resources Providing guidance on citing
information Evaluating the reliability &
validity of information Editing & proofreading papers
Questions?
Contact your librarian, Dorothy Hemmo:
Phone: (520) 319-3310
Email: [email protected]
Or come on by!