1	Find it at the EVC Library
2	Purpose of the Library Support the: Learning needs of EVC students Class assignments, colleges & universities info., financial aid, how to study & write essays Instructional needs of faculty Information needs of the college community
3	Reference Desk Librarians to assist you to: Locate information Learn to use the library resources Learn research techniques There are no stupid questions!!!!
4	Circulation Desk Check out, renew, and check in library materials Reserve computers and group study rooms Request reserve materials, media, laptop computers, & back issues of newspapers Pay fines Get assistance for copier or printer problems
5	Student ID Cards Made at Admissions and Records Office Free Needed to check out Library materials, group study rooms, computers
6	Books & Media Media (DVDs, videos, sound recordings, other non-print resources) Reference Collection - library use only General Collection - can be borrowed Reserve Collection - materials provided by instructors for short term loans
7	Floor Plan
8	Online Catalog Searching the EVC online catalog from campus or remotely at www.evc.edu/it/library Borrowing from SJCC and other libraries
9	Library of Congress Classification System Subject locations are the same in Reference and the General Collection. In the catalog: On book spine: PS3573.D425 C6 1982 PS 3573 .D425 C6 1982
10	Periodicals (Magazines, Journals, Newspapers) Location of print periodicals Online Databases Over 2000 titles More than half in full-text Searching the databases Limiting, broadening, & narrowing searches Printing and e-mailing articles Remote access with EVC student ID number
11	Periodicals at Other Libraries Access to some databases through EVC catalog Some SJSU / SJ Public Library databases reserved for SJSU students and on-campus visitors only Public library databases usually accessible only to library card holders when off-site
12	San Jose City / Evergreen Valley Community College Library Remote User Verification for Library Databases First and Last Names: Type your first and last names. Example: Carol King College ID Number: Type your 7 digit College ID Number. If it is less than 7 digits, add preceding zeros to make it 7 digits. Example: 0001234
13	Printing Reusable copy card 10 cents per copy (black and white) $1.00 per copy card – 6 copies Keep card to add value
14	EVC Internet Directory How to Study Guides Financial Aid Writing Papers Evaluating Internet resources APA and MLA citation format guides Recommended general directories Recommended search engines