Library Basics
Students can connect to the Vance-Granville WiFi using their ____ log in information.
What is MyVGCC?
These rooms are equipped with large monitors and white boards that students can use for group projects.
What are group study rooms?
This service enables students to print documents using the VGCC printers from outside of the library.
What is mobile printing? (Documents printed this way can be picked up from the front desk.)
The Librarians are always happy to assist you!
What is 100% true? Feel free to ask as many questions as you'd like.
Which of these is a real book title?
a) Slow Death by Rubber Duck: the Secret Danger of Everyday Things
b) A History of Canadian Breakfast
c) 11 Facts About Natural History that Will Make Your Hair Stand On End
What is answer choice A? (This title is available in the VGCC library for check out!)
This contains valuable information regarding library hours, policies, databases, and much more.
What is The Library Website? (It is found under the Current Students tab on the Vance Granville Website.)
The library has three ____ boxes available for students to use in the library. (Hint: They are great study tools for anatomy & physiology classes!)
What are bone boxes?
These are fun activities scattered around the library that students can do when they need a break.
What are coloring pages and puzzles?
Online databases have the same information found on Google.
What is false? (Online databases are a part of the “invisible web” and cannot be indexed by search engines.)
Which of these was a real phone call made to the library? (Hint: This is a trick question!)
a) Can I use the VGCC Wi-Fi at my house?
b) Where can I buy a sugar free key lime pie?
c) I just saw a book on tv! Do you have it? (no, I don’t remember the title or author or what show)
What is a, b, and c? (Librarians are here to help you succeed, so don’t hesitate to ask questions!)
Students must have this in order to utilize the library's resources including a computer or study room.
What is a VGCC student ID card? Student IDs are available in building 8.
These books can not be checked out, but are still available for students to use while they are in the library.
What are reference books?
If the library is closed and I have a question, I can use this to get in contact with a librarian.
What is online chat? (Found on the Library Website!)
There is no late fee for overdue books.
What is false? (Make sure to return your books on time to avoid these fees!)
All of the following can be found at the library except:
a. scanning station with Adobe software
b. 3D Printer
c. charging station
What is answer choice b? (There is a 3D printer on campus, just not at the library.)
Students are allowed to check out books for ____ weeks.
What is three weeks? (With one renewal.)
This area is equipped with hole punchers, staplers, a paper trimmer, tape, scissors, and other supplies that students can use for projects.
What is the makerspace? (It is on the left side of the room as you walk in. If you need assistance feel free to ask one of the librarians.)
This system is designed to let students borrow books from other community colleges if a copy is not available here.
What are Interlibrary Loans (ILL)?
Most of the books in the library are outdated and can’t help me with my assignment.
What is false? The librarians select new materials throughout the year that support the college’s programs of study. We also meet with academic departments on a regular basis to make sure our materials are current.
Which of these is not a sign that a journal/magazine is scholarly?
a) Flashy Advertisements
b) Articles Have References
c) Limited Pictures
What is answer choice A? (Most don't have a lot of flashy advertisements.)
Here you can find the newest books in the library.
What is the new arrivals section? (A list of the newest available books is also available on our website!)
Students have access to online ____ which are essentially organized collections of data. Students can use these to find scholarly journals or articles.
What are databases?
Here students can create Flash presentations, build websites, design brochures, manipulate photos, and so much more using Adobe software.
What is the design center? (Computer 9 is the only computer equipped with this technology. More information is available on our LibGuide!)
There's no way to put extra money onto my account for printing.
What is false? (If you run out of money on your pre-paid student printing account, ask a librarian for assistance or add money through the VGCC website.)
Which of these classification methods does VGCC use for organizing books?
a) Dewey Decimal System
b) Dewey Library System
c) Library of Congress System
What is answer choice C?