Library Basics
What do you need to get your VGCC Library Card?
VGCC Student ID Card
What kinds of physical resources are in the library?
A. Print Books B. Audiobooks
C. DVDs D. People
All of the Above
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
A. Slow Death by Rubber Duck: the Secret Danger of Everyday Things
Where can you find information regarding library hours, policies, databases, and much more.
Library Website (It is found under the Current Students tab on the Vance Granville Website.)
Films on Demand is what kind of resource?
Database
Online databases have the same information found on Google.
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)
All of the above! (Librarians are here to help you succeed, so don’t hesitate to ask questions!)
How many campus libraries does VGCC have?
4
(Each campus at VGCC has a library.)
Where can you gather as a group to study and work together on projects?
Study rooms
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
B. 3D Printer
(There is a 3D printer on campus, just not at the library.)
How long can a student check out a print or audio book?
3 week (21 days)
Where do you start when you want to find resources in the library or online?
Library Website
Most of the books in the library are outdated and can’t help me with my assignment.
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 a book you can check out from the VGCC Library?
a) A fly for the prosecution : how insect evidence helps solve crimes
b) Ninety-nine gnats, nits, and nibblers
c) An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles
All of the above!
A student can borrow a book from another library using Interlibrary _____.
Loan (also called ILL)
Overdrive or Hoopla
To use library resources, I must be on a VGCC Campus
False
(Online resources are available from any Internet-connected device through the VGCC library website at library.vgcc.edu.)
Which of these classification methods does VGCC use for organizing books?
a) Dewey Decimal System
b) Dewey Library System
c) Library of Congress System
C. Library of Congress System