Questions about:
Detailed information on some of these topics can also be found
in the Library
Policies.
Borrowing library materials
Who may borrow from the NSCC Library?
Currently enrolled students and currently employed faculty and
staff at any of the three Seattle Community Colleges can borrow
materials from the NSCC Library. In addition, students currently
enrolled in Western Washington University programs at NSCC and students
enrolled in any Washington State community colleges have borrowing
privileges.
How long may library materials be checked out?
Books, periodicals (magazines, newspapers and journals) and
pamphlets may be checked out for two weeks. Books may be renewed
twice. You may renew books in person or online. Reserve items are checked out for shorter periods of time and must be renewed in person.
Do I need a library card to check out books and other items
at the NSCC Library?
Your NSCC student ID card is your library card. You must have
a sticker on it showing enrollment for the current quarter.
Are there fines for overdue materials?
There are no fines for overdue books and other items from the circulating
collection. There are fines for overdue reserve
items or special loan materials, such as reference books.
For details, see the Library
Policies on Overdue Fines.
Borrowing materials from other libraries
How do I obtain books and other materials from the Seattle Central
Community College Library (SCCC) or from the South Seattle Community
College Library (SSCC)?
You can request items from Central or South directly, through
the library
catalog. Click on the Request Item button near the top
of the screen in the record for the item you want. If you haven't
done this before, ask a reference librarian for help.
How long does it take for books and other items to arrive from
the libraries at Central or South?
On weekdays, it usually takes 24 hours, provided the item is
available (not missing or lost.) Books are delivered twice a day
during the week. There are no deliveries on the weekend. When your
book(s) has arrived, your name will appear on a list taped to a
study carrel at the south end of the Circulation Desk. The library
will hold your books for three school days.
How do I obtain books from other libraries, outside of the Seattle
Community Colleges (SCC)?
You may use your NSCC student ID card to check out materials
in person at any of the Washington State community colleges. You
can search the catalogs of other
libraries yourself or ask a librarian for assistance.
A librarian can help you find books and other items at many libraries
in the Western Library Network. This includes libraries in Washington,
Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and Montana. The librarian can request items
from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan.
It can take anywhere from 1 - 3 weeks to obtain items from libraries
outside of the SCC.
Borrowing media or audiovisual materials
How do I find films, videos, DVDs, CDs and other audiovisual
materials at the NSCC library?
There is a link to the Video & DVD Catalog on the library's home page. The
catalog has an alphabetical
list of titles and also a list arranged by subject.
You can also search the Library
Catalog for media and audiovisual materials owned by any of
the three Seattle Community Colleges Libraries. To narrow your search
to just videos, try a guided keyword search and use the post limit feature
to specify Videorecording under Medium. If you need
help with this feature, please see a reference librarian.
How do I borrow films, videos, DVDs, CDs from the NSCC Library?
If you know the title, you can request it at the Circulation
Desk (Check Out & Reserves) on the main floor of the library.
Videos, DVDs, CDs and audiocassettes can be played on equipment
on the listening carrels, located on the first floor of the library.
How do I borrow films, videos, DVDs, CDs from the Seattle Central
Community College or South Seattle Community College?
Ask for help at the Circulation Desk (Check Out & Reserves)
on the main floor of the library. A staff person will arrange to
get the item from SCCC or SSCC.
Are there fines for lost or damaged audiovisual materials?
Patrons are responsible for all audiovisual material they borrow
from the circulating collection and are charged the replacement
cost plus a non-refundable processing fee for all lost items. They
are also charged for damage of audiovisual material depending on
the extent of the damage and if the item is reasonably useable.
For details, see the Lost or Damaged Circulating Audiovisual Materials.
How do I arrange to have audiovisual equipment, such as projectors,
televisions, or VCRs delivered to my classroom?
Contact David Gronbeck at 206-526-0072.
Course reserves
What are course reserves?
Course reserves are books, articles and other items placed in the library
by instructors to use for specific courses. Checkout periods for
reserve items can be either two hours, 24 hours or three days, depending
on what the instructor specifies. Some reserve items must be used
in the library, while others are allowed to leave the library. Reserve
items must be checked out and returned at the Circulation Desk (Check
Out & Reserves.) To request an item, ask for it by the course
name.
You can also search for reserve items in the Library
Catalog. Click on the Course Reserves Search tab and
then specify instructor or course.
Are there fines for overdue reserve items?
Yes. Fines are $2.00 per day for items on daily checkout and .50
an hour for items on hourly checkout to a maximum of $10.00.
How can faculty put materials on reserve?
Instructors who wish to place items on reserve for a term should
contact the Library Circulation Department at 206-527-3607. Please allow
three days for processing.
Overdues, fines, lost items, blocks, etc.
Are there fines for overdue materials?
Yes. Fines are charged for overdue reserve and special
loan materials, such as reference books. Fines are not
charged for overdue books, periodicals, or pamphlets from the general
circulating collection. Fines for reserve materials are $2.00 per
day for items on daily checkout and .50 an hour for items on hourly
checkout, to a maximum of $10.00. Overdue reference material on
special loan is charged 50 cents per hour per item to a maximum
of $10.00. Borrowing privileges are suspended and student records
are blocked until all fees are paid. For details, see the Library
Policies on Overdue Fines.
Are there fines for lost or damaged materials
Yes. Patrons are responsible for all library material they borrow
and are charged the replacement cost plus a non-refundable processing
fee for all lost library material. They are also charged for damaged
library material depending on the extent of the damage. "Library
material" includes material owned by the Library and material
placed on reserve by faculty. The non-refundable fees are $10 for
books, and $5 for periodicals and reserve items not owned by the
library. For details, see the Library
Policies on Lost or Damaged Materials.
Getting help with research
How can I get help with a research project or with finding general
information?
Reference librarians are available to help you with your research
project or to find general information. Librarians can assist you
with focusing your topic, identifying information needs and planning
your research. They can show you appropriate resources in print
or electronic form and instruct you in the use of library resources
such as the library catalog and research databases. They can also
help you locate information on the Internet and evaluate and cite
your sources. To get help, go to the Reference Desk in the library
or call 206-527-3609. You may also contact a librian via email or chat.
Does the library provide services to
students in distance learning classes?
Yes, the library strives to meet the special needs of students enrolled
in distance learning classes. Most of the library resources, such
as the library catalog and research databases can be accessed from
home. For more details, please see Services
for Distance Learners.
How can I find books on my topic?
Use the library
catalog to find books and other materials on your topic. For
more information, see Finding Books & Other
Library Materials.
How can I find articles from magazines, newspapers or journals?
The most efficient way to find an article on your topic is to use
one of the library's periodical databases such as ProQuest, Academic Search Premier, eLibrary, etc. Access these subscription databases on the
Search for
Articles page.
Accessing databases from off campus
Can I access the library's research databases from home or off
campus?
You can access most of the library's research databases from off
campus. On the Search
for Articles page, databases with a key icon can be accessed
from off campus. From the library's web site, click on the database
and you will be directed to a login page where you will enter your
student ID number (SID) and last name.
Where can I get help if I am having problems connecting to a
database?
Call the Reference Desk at the library at 206-527-3609.
Group study rooms
How do I sign up for a group study room?
Group study rooms can be reserved for groups of two or more students.
Sign up at the Circulation Desk (Check Out & Reserves) at least
two hours prior to the time you want the room. For more information
see Group Study Rooms.
Photocopiers
Where can I photocopy library materials?
There are 3 photocopiers in the library, near the stairs. The
cost for photocopying in the library is .$ .10 a page. There is also
a copy center
on campus, where you can make photocopies for .05 a page. Library
patrons are responsible for complying with copyright laws when copying
library materials.
Are there any color photocopiers on campus.
No. There are several commercial copy centers in the area that have
color photocopiers.
Printers
Is there a fee for printing in the library?
Yes. The fee for printing is $ .05 a page.
Where do computers in the library print to?
When you send your print job to the printer you will be prompted to enter your first and last name. Use these names to bring up your job at the print release station, to the right of the reference desk. Once you have paid forprinting, the pages will come out of the printer, to the right of the print release station.
Are there any color printers on campus?
There are no public color printers on campus at this time.
Computers
Do I have to login to use the computers in the library?
Some of the computers are open access and require no special login.
These are the computers on the two taller tables.
The
computers in the electronic classroom and on the lower tables in the
library require you to login using your NetID.
Which computers have Internet access?
All the computers in the library have Internet access.
Which computers have applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, etc.?
All the computers in the library have these applications.
NetID Accounts
What is a NetID account?
The NSCC NetID account is a new login and password that students
will need to access computers in some of the computers in the library
as well as computers in classrooms and labs. When you set up your
NetID account, you will also receive 100MB of disk storage space
that you can access from any computer on the campus network. For
more information see NSCC
NetID.
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