Library Handbook
Library Services 2015 - 2016 Find us online at: http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk
Contents Welcome
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Our Branches and Services
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Main Library
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Sandyford Study Centre
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Lindisfarne House
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I.T. Facilities
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Library Online
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Library Catalogue
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e-Library
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I find the books and other resources I need for my studies?
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How many items can I borrow?
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How long can I borrow items for?
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What happens if the items I borrow are returned late?
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What should I do if I have items to return, but the Library is closed or I can’t come into College?
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How do I log on to a College PC and/or NCG Online?
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Help Us To Help You
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The Infographic 2014-15
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How To Contact The Library
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Welcome to Newcastle College Library Services Your Library Service is here to support you through your studies and we aim to provide the resources and facilities that you need to help you learn. Details of opening hours and services available at all of our libraries are contained within this booklet. We provide access to a wide range of resources including books, magazines and journals, CDs, DVDs and electronic information sources. Computing and printing facilities are also on hand for student use in all of our branches, along with advice on finding suitable resources, stationery and assignment binding. All the library staff will be happy to help you, so please just ask if you need any assistance.
Helen Ashton Head of Library Services
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Branches and Services Main Library Our Main Library, at the heart of the Rye Hill Campus, supports most courses taught at Newcastle College. Facilities include…:
Assignment binding Careers books CDs and DVDs Course textbooks and journals Dissertation support ESOL collection for students learning English Fiction and leisure reading Group study space HE-only study area Individual study carrels Leisure magazines Photocopying
Stationery for sale Study advice and information University prospectuses Wi-fi access
Term Time Opening Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.45am – 7.00pm 8.45am – 7.00pm 9.00am – 7.00pm 8.45am – 7.00pm 8.45am – 4.00pm
(Opening hours may vary during College vacations. Please phone for details or refer to notices in the Library.)
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Sandyford Study Centre Sandyford Study Centre is our satellite branch for students on courses at the Sandyford building, near Newcastle Civic Centre. Facilities include…:
Assignment binding Course textbooks Document scanning Networked PCs for drop-in use Photocopying Printing Stationery for sale Study advice and information Study space Wi-fi access
Term Time Opening Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday (Opening
9.00am – 6.00pm 9.00am – 6.00pm 9.00am – 6.00pm 9.00am – 6.00pm 10.00am – 4.00pm
hours may vary during College vacations. Please phone for details or refer to notices in the Library.)
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Lindisfarne House The Accessibility Area, quiet study spaces, and IT facilities are available inside the Library Modular Building, in the middle of Rye Hill piazza. Facilities include:
Accessibility Area (PCs with assistive technologies for D/deaf and partially sighted students) HE-only IT suite Open access PCs for drop-in use Study advice and information University prospectuses Wi-fi access
NB: This Centre is due to relocate to Main Library and ground floor of Rutherford Building in Autumn 2015.
Term Time Opening Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday (Opening
Ground Floor (Quiet Study Area)
First Floor (IT Drop-in Area)
9.00am – 4.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm
8.45am – 6.50pm 8.45am – 6.50pm 9.00am – 6.50pm 8.45am – 6.50pm 8.45am – 3.50pm
hours may vary during College vacations. Please phone for details or refer to notices in the Library.)
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I.T. Facilities Library Services runs two large Open Access IT centres. On the First Floor of Lindisfarne House there are over 60 student PCs and MACs available for ‘drop-in’ use every week-day from 8:45am until 6.50pm (3.50pm Friday); with a team of IT Customer Service Assistants on hand to help with IT problems. Other services include…:
Black and white printing (students get 50 free A4 prints per term, then are charged 2p per page) Colour and/or A3 printing Document scanning Laminating Password resetting Topping-up Printer Credits
NB: This I.T. Centre is due to relocate to the ground floor of Rutherford Building in Autumn 2015.
Further PCs are available at SPACE IT, near the main College car park on Scotswood Road (open 9:15am until 4pm) and at Sandyford Study Centre. 7
Library Online Library Catalogue http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk You can search for Newcastle College Library resources, place reservations and renew items 24/7 by using the Library Catalogue link on NCG Online, or by logging on at http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk. Your Username to log on to the Catalogue is the letter ‘s’ (lower-case, not a capital letter) followed by the Person Code number on your Newcastle College Student ID Card. Leave the Password blank the first time you log in. You’ll then be prompted to set a Password for yourself. If this does not work, try Password: 12345 Please let us know if you change your home or email address, or your mobile phone number; so we can get in touch with you about Reservations you’ve placed, or to remind you when you need to renew your loans.
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E-Library at http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk e-library gives you immediate, full-text access to tens of thousands of peer-reviewed, high quality journal articles, newspapers, online databases and e-books for your research. To access academic journals and periodicals, type the words “journal articles” into the Search box at http://library.nclcoll.ac.uk.
From the Results screen, select subject-specific collections (eg SportDiscus) or resources that search for articles on all subject areas (such as Academic Search Elite).
Our e-Books and recommended websites are automatically incorporated into the Library catalogue at http://library.nclcoll.ac.uk.
Just look for these logos on the results page...: e-Book
Website
When asked to log on, type in your usual Newcastle College Username (eg ‘s’ + your student ID number) and Password. 9
FAQs 1. How do I find the books and other resources that I need for my studies?
Use the computer catalogues situated around our branches.
Browse our printed subject guides.
Go to http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk and search our Library Catalogue online.
Download the Library Catalogue App…: The “Library URL” that you need when setting up the App is http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk/liberty
Ask any member of library staff for help.
Android App
iTunes App
2. How many items can I borrow? Further Education Student Loans 6 books 3 CDs or DVDs 1 current issue and 5 back copies of any magazine
Higher Education Student Loans* 10 books 3 CDs or DVDs 1 current issue and 5 back copies of any magazine * Higher Education Students are those on Foundation Degree, Honours Degree, MBA or equivalent courses.
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3. How long can I borrow items for?
Standard Loan Books - Three weeks
7-Day Loan Books, CDs or DVDs - One week
Magazines - Overnight
You can renew items in person, by email (libraries@ncl-coll.ac.uk), by phone (0191 200 4020 – we have a 24 hour answerphone service) or online (http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk) if they are not reserved or overdue.
4. What happens if my books and other items are late?
We charge fines on late items to encourage their prompt return, and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to use them. Standard Loan Books Fines 10p charge per item for each day items are overdue. 7-Day Loan Books, Magazines, CDs or DVDs Fines 20p charge per item for each day items are overdue.
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5. What should I do if I have items to return, but the library is closed or I can’t come into College?
Place the items in the Book Return drop-boxes located near the entrance to all library branches.
Renew the books online at http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk. Log in (see page 6 of this guide for details), then click “Current Loans” then “Renew”.
Extend the loan period via the Library Catalogue App on your Smartphone or Tablet (see page 10 of this guide for details)
Telephone (0191) 200 4020 and leave a message (including your student ID number) on the answer machine.
Email libraries@ncl-col.ac.uk. Don’t forget to include your student ID number in the message.
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6. How do I log on to a College PC and/or NCG Online? Username Your Username is the letter ‘s’ (lower-case, not a capital letter), followed by your student number which is printed on your student ID card and Learner Agreement. eg. s123456
Password When you first log on to a College computer, your Password is your Date of Birth as a 6-digit number (DDMMYY). eg. if you were born on 1st May, 1994, your password = 010594 You’ll be asked to set yourself a new password which will be valid for the next 90 days. To alter or reset your password, go to: https://rsreset.ncl-coll.ac.uk/ Your Username and Password for NCG Online are the same as the ones you have to log on to a College Computer. You MUST change your password from your Date of Birth to use the electronic resources. Should you have any problems, contact IT Helpdesk in Parsons Annexe, or telephone 0191 200 4700. All students must read and agree to comply with the College’s IT Acceptable Use Policy.
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Help Us to Help You
Your College ID card should be worn at all times, and must be presented if you wish to borrow items or have your password changed.
If you lose or damage any library items, you will have to pay the replacement costs.
Personal belongings should not be left unattended in any library.
Mobile phones should be used courteously, and conversations conducted quietly.
Food should not be consumed in the library.
Please act with consideration for other library users. Anyone causing a nuisance will be asked to leave, and Security may be called.
Let us know if you change your home or email address, or your mobile phone number, so we can contact you about Reservations.
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The Infographic 2014-15 Which School’s students use us most...? Which gender uses us most…?
Thursday 21%
Monday 22%
Tuesday 22%
Wednesday 19%
… and busiest evenings…? Thursday 27%
Tuesday 30%
(Data from 01 Sept 2014 – 30 April 2015)
eBooks “Armstrong HR management practice” “Research methods in education” “Research Methods in Sport” “Building services engnrg & civil engnrg” “Managemt & Organisational Behaviour”
“Teaching today” “Human growth & development” “Managemt & organisational behaviour”
Journals “Choice: health & wellbeing” “British eductnl research journal” “Bloom: a horticultural view” “Tourism management” “Journal of sustainable tourism”
Which are our most used nonbook resources …? e-Books
e-Journals
Wednesday 21%
Monday 22%
The most popular names of our users are David, Michael and Daniel; Laura, Sarah and Emma.
We have 45,022 titles in stock, written by 45,180 different authors, covering 38,369 different subjects.
Friday 16%
Books “BTEC Level 3 Health & Social Care” “Supporting teaching and learning”
CDs & DVDS als
Which are our busiest days…?
Our oldest library user is 87 years old, our youngest is 14.
Which were our most popular…?
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How to Contact the Library Telephone: (0191) 200 4020 Email: libraries@ncl-coll.ac.uk
Drop-In IT Centre: (0191) 200 4036 Head of Library Services: (0191) 200 4017 Lindisfarne House: (0191) 200 4022 Main Library: (0191) 200 4020 Sandyford Study Centre: (0191) 200 4764 SPACE IT: (0191) 200 4041
Our Library Catalogue is available online at: http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk http://pinterest.com/NclCollLibrary
http://twitter.com/NclCollLibrary
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