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Check out
Circulation Desk |
To borrow something from the library; to take something
home with you from the library. You will need to show a student ID
card or other photo ID to check out.
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Due date
Librarian |
The date by which you should return items you have borrowed
to the library. If you keep a book
past the due
date, you will receive an email telling you that the book is late
(or overdue)
and asking you to return it.
A person who works in the library; a specialist in the library
and information field. If you are
having difficulty finding what you need, you can ask a librarian for help. |
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Library |
A place where you can borrow books, videos, magazines, etc.; a place
where can get help finding information for your classes. (Students sometimes confuse library
with book
store. A book
store
is a place where you can buy books.) |
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Loan Period |
The length of time for which you can borrow something from the library. At the end of the loan period, you must return the item to the library. |
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Periodical
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A publication (usually a collection of articles) that is issued
at regular intervals. Magazines,
journals, and newspapers are all periodicals.
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Questions
Reference Books |
Something you should ask a lot when you are in the library. We are happy to help you!
Books such as encyclopedias and
dictionaries
that may only be used in the library. |
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Reference Desk |
A desk where someone can help you find information
either in the library or online. The circulation
desk and the reference desk are sometimes combined into one
desk. |
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Renew |
To extend the loan period on an item; to check an item out
again so you can keep it longer. |
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Request
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To ask
the library to hold a book for you when it is checked
out by
another student. We will email you
when the book
comes
back and is ready for you to check out.
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