Library Resources - Revision history

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Library Services

Rmedernach: /* Circulation Services */

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Circulation Services

Rmedernach at 17:17, 22 September 2022

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Rmedernach: /* Borrowing from the Library (Contactless) */

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Borrowing from the Library (Contactless)

Rmedernach at 19:14, 3 September 2020

2020-09-03T19:14:14Z

Rmedernach at 20:13, 2 September 2020

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Rmedernach: /* Search the Library */

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Search the Library

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Search the Library

Rmedernach: /* Connecting from Home */

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Connecting from Home

Rmedernach: /* Research Guides */

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Research Guides

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 '''Holds:'''
 Holds may be placed only on books that are signed out to another patron. Holds are placed through the online catalogue.
 '''Late, Lost and Damaged Items:'''
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 '''Computer Access'''
 A Computer Lab is available in the Shannon Library for student and faculty use. It provides access to a wide variety of software, including (but not limited to): Microsoft Office; class software in the sciences, math, social sciences, computer sciences, and languages. A printer and a scanner are also available. Users require a PAWS account.
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 '''Photocopier/Scanner'''
 A photocopier/scanner is available in the library and is operable by the use of your NSID or U of S student card. There is a ten-cent fee to photocopy; scanning and emailing is free.

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 The penalty for lost or damaged materials includes the payment of fees to cover material and processing costs as well as any fines owing.
-Computer Access
+'''Computer Access'''
 A Computer Lab is available in the Shannon Library for student and faculty use. It provides access to a wide variety of software, including (but not limited to): Microsoft Office; class software in the sciences, math, social sciences, computer sciences, and languages. A printer and a scanner are also available. Users require a PAWS account.
 Wifi and wireless printing is available.
 Photocopier/Scanner
-A photocopier/scanner is available in the library and is operable by the use of your NSID or U of S student card. There is a ten cent fee to photocopy, scanning and emailing is free.
+'''Photocopier/Scanner'''
-New Book Suggestions or Requests
+A photocopier/scanner is available in the library and is operable by the use of your NSID or U of S student card. There is a ten-cent fee to photocopy; scanning and emailing is free.
 ==Student Learning Services==

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-=Digital Library Resource Access=
+==Library Services==
-First, it’s recommended to bookmark the [https://library.usask.ca/ library website].
+Anyone with a University of Saskatchewan library card may borrow STM Library items. A University Alumni Card can be acquired free of charge from the Alumni Office.  Anyone without a University of Saskatchewan library card may acquire a St. Thomas More College Library card free of charge from the library office staff for use at the STM Library only and entitles one to borrow up to five items.
-Second, click on the ''My Library Account'' button and login to your account (your NSID and password). This will ensure you get the fullest access to resources as you browse the website.
+'''Loan Periods:'''
-==Search the Library==
+General Book Collection: 30 days.
-There are many ways you can search the library’s digital and print holdings. This includes special collections, research guides, and course reserves.
+Reserve Material: 4-hour in-library use, 24 hours, 72 hours.
-'''Search Tools'''
+'''Renewals:'''
-It is important to know the difference between types of search tools, of which there are 4: USearch, Library Catalogue, Databases (A to Z list), and E-Journals.
+Borrowers may renew books through the [https://sundog.usask.ca/patroninfo online catalogue], or at any circulation desk on campus unless the books have been requested by another patron. Items may be renewed twice. Reserve materials and bound periodicals may not be renewed.
-Here is a link to the library website that helps answer the question [https://library.usask.ca/search-the-library/library-search-tools/index.php which search tool should I use]?
+'''Holds:'''
-''Some highlights include'':
+'''Late, Lost and Damaged Items:'''
-*Use the [https://sundog.usask.ca/search Library Catalogue] when searching for specific books on the shelf, when wanting to place a hold or request something that is currently on loan, when searching for a book by title or author, when wanting to find reserves for your course, or if you know the call number of the item you’re looking for.
+Fines are $2.00 per hour for Reserve material and $2.00 per day for recalled items. Unpaid fines result in a loss of privileges at both STM Library and the University Main Library, as well as notification to the Registrar's Office.
-*Use the [https://libguides.usask.ca/az.php A to Z Databases] list when you know the name of the database you’re looking for, are interested in what databases the library licenses on your certain subjects, or you are doing intensive research in a specific subject area.
+The penalty for lost or damaged materials includes the payment of fees to cover material and processing costs as well as any fines owing.
-*Use the [https://library.usask.ca/ejournals/index.php Electronic Journal] search when you know the name of the journal you’re looking for, want to find journals that you have full-text online access to, or if you have a citation for an article and you want to know if the library has online access to the journal it’s published in.
+Computer Access
-==Course Reserves==
+Wifi and wireless printing is available.
-[https://library.usask.ca/reserves/index.php Course reserves] are library owned or licensed materials or items belonging to the instructor (books, articles, DVDs, etc.) that have been added to a course in Canvas or Blackboard at the instructors request. Due to COVID-19, course reserves are currently only electronic items (links or documents).
+Photocopier/Scanner
+A photocopier/scanner is available in the library and is operable by the use of your NSID or U of S student card. There is a ten cent fee to photocopy, scanning and emailing is free.
-To find reserves for your course click the link for students. You can search by your course code (ENG 111) or by your professor’s last name, first name.
+New Book Suggestions or Requests
-If nothing comes up when you search it is possible that the Course Reserve has not been created yet. You can ask your professor, check with library staff, or check back again in a few days.
+Anyone can suggest that the library purchase a new book. Fill in the  Book Request Form here and email it to Amanda Gieni
+ or print it and hand in at the library at any time.
 ==Student Learning Services==

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 ==Borrowing from the Library (Contactless)==
-Contactless Pickup at the Library is now available for all current USask students, staff, and faculty. Contactless Pickup can be arranged for borrowing physical items in our collection. Additionally, portions of items such as a book chapter, a print article, or select pages from a book can be scanned and delivered via email.
+Please feel free to go to any branch to select and sign out books or items of your choice, even branches outside your college.
+Or sign out books and journals or portions of items such as a book chapter, a journal article, etc. online.
 .Search for the item using the Library Catalogue
+. When you have found what you need, click on the blue "Request Item for Pickup” button or “Request Chapter/Article Scan”
-.When you have found what you need, click on the blue "Request Item” button
+. For Item Pickup: On the sign-in page, log in with your NSID and password. Choose a Pickup Location that works best for you.
+. For Chapter Scan: log in with your NSID and password.
 .The details for title and author should automatically be filled in
+. Select from Article, book chapter etc. on the left. Include a chapter name/title of article or page numbers
-.Include a chapter name or page numbers for a “Copy” request
+. Select a Service type.
+. Ensure all your information is correct
-.Click request and accept the copyright statement
+. Click request and accept the copyright statement
+. Please allow up to five business days for your request to be filled
-.Please allow up to '''five business days''' for your request to be filled
+. We ask that you limit your requests to five per day to avoid delays
 Upon submitting a request, you will receive an email from the library notifying you when your items are ready for pick up.
 If you requested a scan, you will receive an email from the library with instructions and a link to access your article as soon as it is ready.
+Items from any University Library location can be requested for scanning or for pick up at any location
 ==Student Learning Services==

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 =Digital Library Resource Access=
-St. Thomas More College is federated with the University of Saskatchewan and as part of the agreement between the two institutions, STM shares the University’s library system. All items in the STM library are discoverable through the University’s Library website, and STM students have the same access to books, databases, and electronic resources as USask students. Let’s take a look at a few ways you can find resources for your classes and papers.
 First, it’s recommended to bookmark the [https://library.usask.ca/ library website].

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 [https://libguides.usask.ca/?b=s Subject Research Guides].
-===Connecting from Home===
+==Connecting from Home==
 The library uses an authentication system called EZProxy that uses your NSID and password to identify you as a current student, staff, or faculty member.

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 If nothing comes up when you search it is possible that the Course Reserve has not been created yet. You can ask your professor, check with library staff, or check back again in a few days.
-===Research Guides===
+==Research Guides==
 Another helpful way to find resources for your classes and papers is through research guides. These are subject specific guides that have been created and tailored by a subject librarian.