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University Library of Columbus L IBRARY QUESTIONS ( HMMMM ????)

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W HERE IS THE LIBRARY ? University Library of Columbus Ivy Tech Main Blding

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H OW IS THE L IBRARY SET UP ? University Library of Columbus Note: If you have a question while you are in the library, then please stop by the Information Desk or the Reference Desk for assistance. These areas are highlighted in yellow on the map.

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I S THERE SOMEWHERE IN THE LIBRARY THAT IS QUIET ? Yes, the back parts of the library are designated quiet areas.

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D OES THE LIBRARY HAVE COMPUTERS AND PRINTERS ? Computers - 80 available Log on to the computers by typing IVYTECH\ before your Campus Connect user name. Then type in your Campus Connect password. Black & white printers ($.05/page) Color printers ($.25/page) Print credit ($32.50/semester in CLC) Scanners (free) Copy machines ($.10/page; cannot use with your print credit.) Adobe Creative Suite on 8 multi-media computers

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W HAT ARE THE L IBRARY S HOURS ? During the Fall and Spring semesters: Monday Thursday : 8:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Friday : 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Saturday : 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday : CLOSED Hours are subject to change. The library may have different hours during breaks and holidays. Please call the library, 812-314-8703, or check the website for current hours. website

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H OW DO I ACCESS THE LIBRARY S WEBSITE ? From: Blackboard Blackboard From: Campus Connect Campus Connect Library website: formerly known as Virtual Library, which is accessible on campus or off campus

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W HAT SOURCES ARE HELPFUL FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON MY TOPIC ? Click either Reference link Try searching for information in 2-3 sources such as: Britannica Encyclopedia Credo Reference Gale Virtual Reference, etc.

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W HAT ARE GOOD INFORMATION SOURCES FOR SPEECHES ? Click on Articles Click on Opposing Viewpoints Definitely try: 1.Opposing Viewpoints (great for persuasive speeches) 2. Academic Search Premier Then, click on Academic Search Premier OR

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H OW CAN I FIND GOOD WEBSITES ? Here are some helpful tips for searching Google to easily find what you want.tips for searching Google Try Google Scholar for scholarly (perhaps more credible) articles.Google Scholar Here is a website evaluation form that you can use to help you decide if the website you are looking at has good/credible information.website evaluation

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H OW DO I CONTACT THE LIBRARY IF I HAVE A QUESTION ? 1. Ask-a-Librarian (on the librarys website) a) 24/7 chat assistance b) Email-a-question c) Text-a-question 2. Stop by the library to meet with a librarian 3. Call the library for help (812)314-8703

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W HO IS I VY T ECH S LIBRARIAN ? Julia Stumpff, Director Ivy Tech Library Services jstumpff@ivytech.edu 314-8703