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The CVCC Library
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What can the Library
 do for you?
  • Not everything, but we do have for you….
    • Books and Videos/DVDs
    • Periodicals -- magazines, journals, newspapers
    • Computers
    • Study Rooms (Six)
    • Research Assistance
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A brief tour…….
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Meanwhile back at the Circulation Desk…
  • Library/Student I.D. Card
    • First card is free, $3.00 replacement fee thereafter
    • You must have card with you to checkout books
    • You are responsible for all books checked out on your card
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We have computers….
  • We have computers for public use
  • Use them for library research, surfing the net, checking e-mail, and typing papers…
    • Appropriate use please!
  • Microsoft Office is the standard (WORD)
    • Microsoft Works does not work on campus...
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Printing from our Computers…
  • Copies are 5 cents per page after first five (free!)
  • You may not add files or change applications on the computers…
  • Basically, you gotta take them as they are!
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Electronic Databases
  • Our Information Reference page:


  • www.cvcc.vccs.edu/Library/InformationReference.asp
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MasterFile Premier
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Opposing Viewpoints


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 Literature Resource Center
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          JSTOR
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CREDOreference






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Oxford Reference Online
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General Reference Center Gold
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    Library Catalog
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Placing materials on Hold
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E-Books on EBSCOhost
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Off Campus Access


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QuickStart Guides
  • Available for commonly requested Library services and information needs.
  • Will help you get started with your Library research!
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Paper Periodicals
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Coffee Shop
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Things We Have/Do
  • We have a copy machine for your use. Be mindful of copyright laws! Copies are 10 cents a page


  • You may BORROW pens/pencils or use our calculator.


  • We have a pencil sharpener, 3-hole punch, scotch tape, and a stapler.


  • We also have forms for Lynchburg College/Lynchburg Public Library.


  • Give change for bills $5.00 or less (if we have change)


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Things We Don’t Do/Have

  • Stock or sell textbooks
  • Give legal, medical, or tax advice
  • Allow student phone use (except in an emergency)
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Things to Remember…
  • Always have with you paper, a pen or pencil, headphones, and a USB drive.
  • Know your Instructor’s name…. (class material is filed that way)
  • Our contact information
    • By phone: 832-7750 Circulation Desk
    • By e-mail: library@cvcc.vccs.edu