Dewey Decimal
On the front cover of the binder at the InfoDesk
On some of the end caps in the stacks
Explain the different check out times for reserves. * There are 3
Red cards are 2hr check out
Green cards are 3hr check out
Some green cards are for 24hr/overnight
What does ILL stand for?
Interlibrary loan
Career Works
What does the acronym LITS stand for?
Library Information and Technology Services
What Dewey Decimal #'s are on the (main) 2nd level?
001-399
What do the red and green "flags" for the reserve books and DVDs distinguish?
Red is 2 hour in library only
Green is either 3 hour in library only or 24 hr. overnight
Why would someone want to use ILL?
If we do not have the item, we can borrow it from another library.
On what floor can the graphic novels be found?
2nd floor
Name 3 people on the library staff besides me. :)
100 bonus points for knowing their title/job description.
Tristan, Mary, Kallie, Adam, Doug, Brice, Shannon, Ted, Tim, Diane, Al, Rob,
What is another name for the Dewey Decimal # of a book?
True or False? Reserve items do not need to be checked out or checked back in since they stay in the library.
FALSE! Please do both of these!
How are ILL books distinguished from regular library books?
They have a "book strap" around the cover with the patron's name, due date and a special barcode.
Where do you make the closing announcement for the library?
In the vestibule using the control panel.
How much does the coffee machine cost on the lower level?
$1.29 :)
How would a patron find out if we have a certain book in our collection?
Use the Beloit College library website and type in the title and or author of the book they are looking for.
True or False. ILL materials can be placed on Course reserve.
False. Only titles in our collection can be placed on reserve.
Where are ILL's located, and how are they organized?
Bottom shelf behind the InfoDesk and alphabetical according to the patron's last name.
Where are the DVDs located?
Lower level behind the stairs
True or false? Academic journals can be checked out by patrons
False. They must be used in the library only.
In what Dewey section (100's) would fiction be found?
813's Literature
Many DVDs are placed on Course Reserve. They are "locked". How would you go about unlocking a DVD?
There is a magnetic swipe machine at the InfoDesk. When you swipe the inside spine of the DVD, it will go from a red "lock" to a green lock picture.
P.S. Please lock all DVDs upon checking them in.
What are the two ways we receive ILL materials from other institutions?
Through a regional van that drops off and picks up ILL materials everyday except Wednesdays.
Through the mail (USPS, FedEx, UPS)
Where can one find academic journals?
3rd floor
Where do used printer ink cartridges go after you've replaced them in the printer?
Put them next to the outgoing mail bucket in the Work room