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Research Lab Policy
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Library Orientation FAQ
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Request an Orientation
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Your Librarian
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Effective Research Assignments
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Reserves FAQ
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Place an Item on Reserve
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E-Reserves
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Copyright
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Due to student demand and space limitations, the following polices are in effect for the Library Research Lab:
The Library Research Lab is for general student use or for orientations presented by a librarian. In the case of a library orientation for a class, an instructor may schedule the use of the Lab one additional time for follow-up research and/or additional library instruction. During the first visit, the Lab is open to the students in the class only. During the second scheduled visit, the Lab will also be open to students outside the class if there are not other computer stations available in the Reference Area.
Computers in the Library are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The long-standing policy of not permitting instructors to reserve the Research Lab to teach their own classes is still in effect. Class visits to the library are encouraged; however, computers cannot be reserved in advance. This is due to student need and space considerations. (rev. 02-09-2006)
What is a library orientation?
A library orientation brings a librarian together with your class to discuss library resources.
Orientations can be general introductions to the library or can be designed around a specific assignment.
The librarians welcome orientation requests at all levels of research for all courses offered by the college.
To discuss ideas for an orientation please contact Your Librarian.
Do I have to attend the orientation with my class?
Instructors are strongly encouraged to attend the orientation. The instructor's presence reinforces the message that the time spent in the library is important. Furthermore, when an instructor is absent, students pay less attention, goof off, or skip out altogether. The experience is much more rewarding for all parties when the instructor attends the orientation.
How do I schedule an orientation?
To schedule an orientation, use the Orientation Request form.
The librarians ask that you consider the following when requesting an orientation:
- Allow for a five-day notice so the librarian has time to prepare for your specific assignment
- Instructors are strongly encouraged to attend the orientation
- Be prepared to send a copy of the research assignment to the librarian
- Librarians normally speak for about 45-50 minutes; consider using the remaining class period for hands-on time with the library resources
Where do the orientations meet?
Orientations are held in the Research Lab on the Lower Level of the Library.
Librarians are also available to meet at the outreach centers to conduct orientations.
To schedule an orientation at an outreach center, please use the methods described above and be sure to note where the class meets.
These short videos demonstrate how to use the library and conduct research. If you teach online or use Desire2Learn, consider adding links to these tutorials.
Library Catalog |
Transcript
Academic Search Premier |
Transcript
Accessing the Databases from Off-Campus |
Transcript
Evaluating Internet Sources |
Transcript
Also, with sufficient notice, the librarians can create tutorials specific to your assignment. Examples of tutorials created for specific assignments:
Tutorial for Psychology Assignment
Tutorial for Political Science Assignment
What is the reserve collection?
The Reserves Collection allows instructors to make course material available to all students in their classes.
Items that may be placed on reserve include books, articles, chapters, videos, class notes, study guides and other course material.
Both library-owned and instructor-owned material may be placed on reserve.
How long can a reserve item be checked out for?
Items on reserve are made available to all students by having a limited loan period.
Two hours is the most common loan period for reserve items, although the instructor may request that the item be given a one-, three-, or seven-day loan.
The loan period is set by the instructor.
Where are reserve items located?
The Reserve Collection is kept behind the Circulation Desk and it not available for browsing.
Students must bring the appropriate call number to the Circulation Desk to retreive the item.
How does a student find material I have put on reserve?
Reserve material is located using the Library Catalog.
From the Catalog, select the Reserves search option.
Reserve items can be searched using the course title or professor's last name.
Students should note the call number for the item and then take it to the Circulation Desk for retrieval.
How do I put an item on reserve?
To put an item on reserve print out the Reserves Form and bring it along with the reserve item to the Circulation Desk.
Please allow three days for processing; this is particularly important at the beginning of the semester.
Questions about this process can be directed to Lino Delgadillo by phone (916) 484-8455 or email delgadla(AT)arc.losrios.edu.
What are the advantages of placing materials on electronic course reserve?
Having class readings/materials on electronic course reserve reduces the wear, tear and loss of materials in the traditional paper format.
It enables several users to simultaneously view items and allows students to access materials from remote locations at any time of the day or night.
Additionally, items placed on electronic reserve comply with copyright conventions by restricting access to currently enrolled students.
How do I place materials on electronic course reserve?
We accept requests for items placed on electronic reserve via walk-in, intercampus mail or email.
For email you may attach documents you’ve created in various formats – Word, Power Point, PDF, etc.
Send or email to Melissa Karas of Library Access Services (KarasM), and include "course number - e-reserves" in the subject line.
Provide any information that may be useful in a message (your contact phone, department, class title, title of the document).
Do I have to scan the print material myself in order to place it on electronic course reserve?
No, the library will scan print items into PDF for you.
However, handwritten items may not scan properly and may not be appropriate for electronic course reserves.
Whenever possible, please transcribe handwritten materials into electronic format, such as MS Word before submitting them.
What types of documents are appropriate for electronic course reserves?
Course notes, exams, homework solutions, journal articles and chapters from books are examples of appropriate materials for electronic course reserves.
Why must the materials on electronic course reserve be protected by passwords?
Copyright law requires that libraries restrict access to copyrighted materials in digital format.
Passwording verifies that the students accessing an electronic reserve item are enrolled in your course.
Can my original document(s) be altered by individuals who use electronic course reserves?
Your original document is completely protected and cannot be altered in any way by a user.
Documents scanned in PDF format are ‘image’ files.
End users cannot copy and paste text from these files.
Can I put articles from the library’s subscription databases on reserve?
Yes, as long as the library owns an item, has purchased access rights to an item, or has received permission from the copyright owner, it can place these items on reserve.
In the case of the articles in our subscription databases, the library can place a link to that article in your course’s reserve list.
How long does it take to get something on electronic course reserve?
Processing can take from three to seven days to complete the work required to place an item on electronic course reserve.
Depending on the time of the semester, it may be the maximum. We will do our best to accommodate your class’s needs.
How can I link my electronic course reserves to my web page?
To place a link to your reserve lists(s), do the following.
(Note: This will create a link to a list of course readings, not to individual readings.)
- Point your web browser to the Reserves search page at http://lois.losrios.edu/screens/srchhelp_r.html.
- Call up your course list page by searching either under the course name or your last name.
- Copy to URL of your course list page (found in the address field) and use the URL as a link in your web page or Blackboard page.
To place a link to a particular reserve reading/article, follow steps 1-2 above, then do the following:
- From your reserve list, click on your desired item’s title.
- Copy the URL for this article reading (found in the address field) and use the URL as a link in your web page or Blackboard page. Remember that copyrighted material will require your students to enter a password before accessing the item.
Keep in mind that only items containing the phrase “Click on Title for Electronic Copy” are available electronically.
All other items are available in print format in the library.
What are the differences between placing materials in Blackboard and Electronic Reserves?
They are alike in many ways.
A major difference, of course, is that for electronic reserves, the library handles scanning or otherwise transferring your documents into PDF. For those faculty who have print materials on reserve as well as electronic reserves, the library’s reserve site provides a list including both formats.
Finally, the ‘guest’ access option in Blackboard may, in some cases, violate copyright guidelines.
What copyright restrictions are involved?
Guidelines for Placing Items on Electronic Reserve
Faculty Certification Regarding Copyright
Sample Letter to Request Copyright Permission
Sample Letter to Request Permission to Place Student Work on Reserve
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