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Services for Students

Borrowing Materials from the Lorette Wilmot Library

Materials in the Library collections in all formats can be identified through the Library's Online Catalog (http://libra.nazlib.org/). The system is easy to use without instruction for basic searching by author, title, subject or keyword. If you plan to make extensive use of the online catalog, you may find it helpful to ask a reference librarian for instruction on advanced search techniques.

A "current student" is anyone who is currently registered as a student at Nazareth College, regardless of part-time or full-time status. Your ID with the library barcode is your unique identification. If you don't have a barcode on your ID, please come to the Circulation Desk to get one. With it you may:

  • Check out library material.
  • View your library account via the Library's Online Catalog.
  • Renew your books by phone.
  • Access the library's electronic resources.
  • Access the library's public computers.

Please note that the Library assesses fees for overdue and lost materials. Students who owe $10.00 or more in fees to the Library will be blocked from borrowing additional materials until the fees owed have been paid.

Books

Borrowing

Books may be borrowed for three weeks (21 days) from the date of check-out. You are limited to a maximum of 50 books checked out at any one time. Books are never due on a day the library is closed. If the borrowing period ends on a day that the library will be closed, books will be due on the next day the library is open.

Renewals

Books may be renewed for an additional three-week period from the date of renewal as long as no one has requested the book. You may renew books a maximum of three times.

Books may be renewed in person or by phone (call 389-2129). Please have your ID with your library barcode ready when you are renewing books. In compliance with state and federal privacy laws, we cannot discuss information in your library record without proper ID. By phone, the only identification we can accept is your library barcode.

Overdues

There is an overdue fee of 5 cents per day per book. If a book checked out is not returned, the account it is checked out on will be billed for the replacement costs of the book(s) plus a $10.00 processing fee per book.

Overdue books may be recalled by other library users. If you have a recalled overdue book, you will not be able to renew or check out any other materials until the recalled book is returned.

Holds

If you are unable to find the book you are looking for, or if it is currently checked out, you may place a hold on it at the circulation desk. Once a hold has been placed, the current borrower will not be able to renew the book. You will be notified as soon as the book is returned.

If a book is not on the shelf when you look for it (and if it is listed in Online Catalog as "check shelves"), the library staff will look for the book. As soon as the book is found, you will be notified.

Magazines, Journals, Newspapers

The periodicals collection (magazines, journals and newspapers) is in three formats: electronic, paper, and microfilm. Each title to which we subscribe will have a record in our Online Catalog, indicating the volumes and years available in any of the three formats. Additionally, links to relevant collections of periodicals in electronic format are included on the set of web pages for finding articles by subject.

Periodicals in paper and microfilm formats may be used by students in the Library only. With the exception of newspapers and current magazine and journal issues, they are stored in closed stacks. You may request periodical issues, volumes, and microforms at the RILS (Reserve/InterLibrary loan/Serials desk on the lower level of the Library. There will be times, however, that certain assignments or projects require access to the closed stacks for browsing purposes. If you need to gain access to the closed stacks, please inquire at the desk. You will be asked to "sign in" to the stacks as well as to "sign out," for your safety and the safety of our staff. If you require use of photocopiers or microform printers while in the closed stacks, you must "sign out" of the stacks. For statistical purposes please stop at the desk to sign out any materials you exit the stacks with.

Media Materials

The Media Collection, located on the lower level of the Library, offers a variety materials for use by Nazareth College students. Please visit the Media Collection  web page for more information.

Borrowing Materials from Other Libraries

Books and photocopies of articles may be obtained from other libraries through the InterLibrary Loan (ILL) service. Requests for interlibrary loans may be placed and tracked in the ILLiad online system (https://naz.hosts.atlas-sys.com/). Interlibrary loans generally arrive within four to ten days, though some items may take considerably longer to obtain. The library usually assumes any costs incurred. Renewals may be placed through your ILLiad account as long as the book band on your material does not state “No Renewal” on it. Renewals are always conditional. If the lender does not grant a renewal we will ask for the book back immediately.

In addition, graduate students may borrow books directly from many of the other libraries in the Rochester area through the Access Program of the Rochester Regional Library Council (RRLC). Rules and regulations for this program, along with a list of participating libraries, are on the RRLC web site and at the circulation desk. The required Access Card may be obtained at the circulation desk.

Using Materials on Reserve

Reserve materials are listed in On-line Catalog and can be searched by professor or course. If an item is on electronic reserve, the On-line Catalog record for it will provide a link to the full text. Otherwise, articles and books will be on traditional reserve in the RILS Department on the lower level of the Library. These items may be borrowed for 2 hours (in library use only) unless you have permission from the instructor to use the materials longer. Videos, CDs and other media materials may be borrowed for 4 hours (in library use only) and sometimes also for overnight or weekend loan.

Reference Assistance and Instruction

The Reference staff will assist you in using the library's online systems as well as both print and electronic resources. If you have a question about finding information or library materials, please ask at the reference desk. You may contact Reference staff in person at the reference desk on the main level of the library during open hours, telephone them at 389-2137, email them at refdesk@naz.edu, or chat on-line.

In addition to walk-up, telephone, and email assistance, the Reference Librarians will conduct one-on-one instructional sessions and/or tours, assist you with your use of the library's web-based resources, and perform specialized online literature searches on topics that are particularly complex. Please note that the library's licensed, external electronic resources (e.g. EBSCOHost and FirstSearch®) require you to log in using your library barcode number.

Media Resources Services

Media Resources offers a variety of services for students. Students who plan to use Media Resources Services should discuss their needs with members of the Media Resources staff. Please visit the Media Resources  web page for more information about the services offered.

Adaptive Technology Equipment

The Media Center offers the following adaptive technology equipment:

  • PC workstation with voice recognition and output, screen magnification, specialized software providing writing and spelling assistance tools, scanning and printing.
  • Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) magnification system.
  • Variable-speed and four-track cassette players.
  • Magnifier lamp on a moveable stand.
  • Closed captioning decoder.
  • FM hearing assistance system.

The Adaptive Technology PC Workstation is located in the Rochester Gas and Electric Assistive Technology Suite in the lower level of the Library. This equipment addresses a variety of disabilities including physical impairments, carpal tunnel syndrome, learning disabilities, mobility impairments, and visual or hearing impairments. The following list briefly describes the hardware and software available and the solutions it offers:

  • Adaptive Technology Workstation Hardware The computer is a Dell Pentium III 500mhz with 128mb RAM, CD-ROM, 17" monitor, HP ScanJet 5P scanner, and HP LaserJet III laser printer. There is also a cassette recorder in the Suite.
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking is a voice recognition application. This system is used for word processing and other types of computer applications to provide access for those unable to navigate a computer keyboard efficiently, such as those who have vision impairments, carpal tunnel syndrome, or learning disabilities.
  • Zoomtext Plus is a large screen magnification program designed specifically for individuals with visual impairments. Zoomtext Plus works with most character-based software applications including word processors, databases, spreadsheets, and communication programs.
  • JAWS is a computer screen-reader application designed for people with visual impairments. JAWS reads back text from the computer screen at a comfortable rate making it easier for individuals to navigate the computer.
  • Open Book Unbound is a scanning system used to scan text documents into standard word processing formats and read text documents out loud to the user. This application may assist individuals with low vision impairments or learning disabilities.
  • INSPIRATION integrates diagramming and outlining tools to help individuals organize ideas and information. This application may assist individuals with learning disabilities.
  • Aurora provides writing and spelling assistance tools specifically designed for individuals with learning disabilities or dyslexia. The application has verbal feedback, which can help catch errors when they are made. Aurora can also read word processor documents, menus, and icons on the screen which may be useful for visually impaired students and students with learning disabilities.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use a tape player if they would like to record sessions heard by the computer's voice output system.

For further information and training on the Adaptive Technology Workstation, please contact the Academic Counselor for Students with Disabilities.

Photocopy Services

Photocopies are self-service. The charge is 10 cents per copy with cash, or 8 cents when using a copicard. Copicards may be purchased for $5.00 from the circulation and RILS service desks. There are standard copy machines just inside the main entrance and on the lower level in the RILS Department.

The RILS Department also provides microform reader-printers, which are free-of-charge for self-service by registered Library users. Contact the RILS Department (389-3321) for additional information. Transparencies may be made on our public photocopiers. All transparencies used in the copiers must be purchased from the main floor Circulation Desk at $.20 per sheet. Circulation staff are available to assist you in producing transparencies.

A networked color copier / printer is offered through the Media Center with prices posted. Photocopier users are responsible for adherence to copyright regulations.

Study Spaces

The Library offers a variety of study spaces. If you like to spread out and be among other people, try the tables in the Reading Room beneath our Saint Jerome window or in the adjoining Reference Area. If you prefer to work alone, we have individual study carrels in the Reference Area and along the Mezzanine. For the times when you are working with other people, we have group study rooms of varying sizes on the main level beyond the Reference Area and across from the RILS Department on the lower level. Finally, if you need to use a video, CD, or other media materials, we have some equipment in carrels in the Media Center and in some small study rooms just around the corner. All of these study spaces noted above are available to any students on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are two other study rooms in the Library with restricted use. The Honors Room, on the Mezzanine, may be used only by students and faculty in the Honors Program. The Merton Room, on the main level, may be used only by persons who are reading or studying the work of Thomas Merton.

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