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CCC Library Mission Carteret Community College Library reflects and supports all programs of the college, serves as a gateway to information resources, promotes information literacy, and enhances the learning experience for students, faculty, staff, and the local community. Toward these ends, the library is committed to the development of dynamic collections, the utilization of state-of-the-art educational technology, training in the area of information literacy, effective service to patrons, collaboration with instructional faculty, the maintenance of professional standards, and community outreach. |
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Did you know that distance learning students have online access to over 20,000 eBooks and thousands of electronic journals? Did you know a librarian is available to assist you via email, phone, and instant message during regular library hours? The CCC Library encourages you to make full use of these resources. Need something in print? Interlibrary Loan and the Book Mailing Service make accessing print materials easier than ever for CCC distance learning students. Read below to find out more about these services. eBooks CCC students have access to over 20,000 reference, scholarly, and professional full-text books online. You can find these books in the CCC library catalog along with items from the print collection.
Using ebooks is simple, too. When you have found a title that looks interesting, click on the title to go to the item record page. Now look for and click on the link that reads: "Carteret CC and Davidson CCC users click here to access this resource." Magazines and Journals Nearly all of the magazines, newspapers, and other periodicals available to CCC students can be accessed from off-campus. Want to know if a particular title is available electronically? Go to the NC LIVE homepage and look for the "Journal Title Search" button just above the "Live Help Chat" box on the left. Or if you are researching a topic, search thousands of journals at once using one of the many databases, such as Academic Search Premier. The Magazine Index is a pdf document that lists the print magazines and journals that are available in the library . You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the file. Off-Campus Assistance A librarian is usually available during regular hours to assist you with any research-related questions. You can call the Information Desk at 252.222.6247 or chat with us by instant message. During off-hours, consider sending a question via web form or email Eva Earles at earlese@email.carteret.edu. Book Mailing Service Distance learning students can have books from any of the four NC-LITN institutions mailed directly to their homes. These institutions (Carteret Community College, Cape Fear Community College, Davidson Community College, and Guilford Technical Community College) share a library catalog, though ordinarily the non-CCC items are hidden. To see the complete collection of all four colleges, follow these steps:
Interlibrary Loan The Interlibrary Loan service (ILL) allows you to borrow books from other libraries through CCC library. It can take approximately 10 business days to receive a loan through ILL. To order materials through Interlibrary Loan, you will need to fill out the appropriate ILL form. For forms and additional information about our Interlibrary Loan Service, click on the Library Services tab or contact Susan Hopkins at 252.222.6213 or hopkinss@email.carteret.edu. Please note that Interlibrary Loan books cannot be mailed directly to CCC students; they can only be picked up at the CCC Library Circulation desk. Interlibrary Loan is a free service for CCC students. For questions related to your library account, contact Susan Hopkins at the Circulation Desk at 252.222.6213 or email hopkinss@email.carteret.edu. Finally, a number of Research Guides and tutorials are available to help you use library resources. |
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Computer Usage & Sign-In We have 18 computers with Internet access, Microsoft Office, front USB ports, 3½ floppy drives and CD burning. CCC students have first priority for the use of computers in the library. Guest patrons will need to show valid state or federal ID and sign in to use a computer. By logging in, the user is agreeing to comply with the Library Internet & Computer Use Policy. Printing We have have a b&w and a color printer available located at the Circulation Desk. The cost is $0.10 per page for b&w and $0.50 per page for color. Print outs should be picked up and paid for at the Circulation Desk; if you need assistance, please inquire at the Information Desk before printing. Scanners There are scanners attached to 2 computers in the library for. If you need assistance with the operation of a scanner please inquire at the Information Desk. Fax Services It is $1.00 per page to send or receive a fax. Please be sure that your name and phone number on any received faxes. The library's fax number is: 252.222.6219 Photocopier A black & white photocopier is available at $0.10 per page. If you need assistance with operating the copier, please inquire at the Information Desk. |
Interlibrary Loan Service Interlibrary Loan allows you to borrow books from other libraries through CCC Library. It can take approximately 10 business days to receive a loan through ILL. To order materials through Interlibrary Loan, you will need to fill out the appropriate ILL form. These are available at the Circulation Desk. Be sure to indicate any deadlines you may have on your form. The library will call you when your materials arrive. For more information about our Interlibrary Loan Service, please contact Susan Hopkins at 252.222.6213 or hopkinss@email.carteret.edu. You can use WorldCat to find books in libraries around the world. ILL Fees and Fines For CCC Library's public patrons, there is a nonrefundable $3.00 Request fee for each ILL request. This fee is due at the time the request is made. When the request is filled, the patron will be charged a $2.00 Filled request fee. This fee is due when the item is picked up. Some lending libraries charge for loans or photocopies, and we must pass these charges along to the patron. So be prepared to tell us how much you are willing to spend. There is a $0.75 per day per item fine that applies to all patrons for overdue Interlibrary Loans. Fines for lost or damaged Interlibrary Loans is determined by the lending library and passed on to the patron. |
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Cell Phone Use Please turn off cell phones or set ringer to vibrate before to entering the Library. Cell phones may used outside on the breezeway or the exterior foyer. Behavior The Library is a quiet area. Please be considerate of others -- no loud talking, singing, whistling, use of profane language or disruptive behavior. Children under the age of 16 must be supervised at all times by an adult while on campus or in the Library per College policy. Food & Drink Please dispose open food or drink containers before entering the Library. Please do not place drinks of any kind on computer desks or take into the book stacks. Privacy E-mail and Internet searching are not guaranteed to be private in a public environment. Please see library staff regarding any privacy concerns before transmitting personal information. |
Internet Access Policy The purpose of the Library Internet Access Policy is to enhance and support the Mission of Carteret Community College. All CCC students, employees and guests are responsible for using CCC's Internet resources in an effective, ethical and lawful manner. Computers in the library are intended to provide access to the library catalog, electronic library resources, the Internet, and Microsoft Office applications. They may be used to search for information, research paper topics, and explore personal interests within the guidelines of the college's Technology Acceptable Use Policy.
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NC Live Quick Links Off campus users will be prompted for the password. SIRS Quck Links Off campus users will be prompted for the password. |
Campus Access Only Campus Access Only |
Last updated: 08-May-2013