Library Kit Part 1

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MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE LIBRARY

Library services

When you visit the library, gather the following information:

	Collect or draw a map of the library showing the location of the various types of resources and equipment. The map will familiarise you with the layout of the library.
	Collect an information brochure listing the library services available to you as a TAFE student and a member of the NSW TAFE library network. Please read the brochure carefully.
	Collect or read a copy of the library regulations. When you are enrolled as a TAFE student and you use the library, you agree to comply with these regulations.
To complete the module take a quiz to test your knowledge.

Insert or check off these features on the Library Map and gather the required information. If the library brochure does not have the required information, and it is not posted openly in the library, ask a library staff member.

NOTE: not all libraries have the facilities and collections listed here.

Information and Loans Desk:

	This is usually the place for loans, returns, renewals, reservations, bookings for rooms and computers, inquiries and information
	Closed reserve items (items with restricted loan) are usually located behind Desk

Internet Computers:

	Where are inquiries and bookings made?
	How long are bookings?
	Cost of printing?

Chute/s for return of borrowed items:

	Inside library?
	Outside library?

Study Rooms:

	Check the facilities: Tables, Overhead projectors, videorecorders?
	How do you book study rooms?

Photocopiers:

	Cost per copy?
	Do you pay by coin or card?
	Where are cards available from, and how much do they cost?

Student Computers:

	How many computers are there?
	Note the hours available and the methods of booking
	What software is available?
	What printing facilities are available?
	Can you purchase disks?

CD-ROMs and Library Catalogue:

	Which computers offer access to the library catalogue?
	Which computers offer access to CD-ROMs, and how are CD-ROMs loaded?

Specialist Computers:

Are there any computers offering access to CAD or other specialist programs?

Current magazines:

	Latest issue of magazines - are they displayed?
	Available for use in Library only, or available for immediate loan?

10.

Lending Collection:

Most items are available for loan. Books, videorecordings and magazines are interfiled together.

11.

Fiction, Light Reading and Literacy Collection:

All items are available for loan.

12.

Reference Collection:

Contains REF books (not for loan), and daily newspapers available for browsing.

13.

New Books display:

New books and videos on display are available for loan.

TAFE Library Regulations

1.	Current TAFE Card must be produced when borrowing library materials.
2.	The Library must be notified immediately of any change of address and /or loss of Card.
3.	Borrowed materials must be returned or renewed by the due date.
4.	Material reserved by another patron MUST BE RETURNED upon receipt of a recall notice.
5.	The Patron must replace or pay for materials lost or damaged while on loan.
6.	Eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed in the library.
7.	Library staff reserve the right to check all folders, books and bags as you leave the library.
8.	Mobile phones must not be used in the library.

Quiz

Try these exercises to test your knowledge of the Library Service. Write down your answers, and then check back to the notes you made, to see if you got it right. Try a hint if you need to!
1.	In which section of the library will you find the daily newspapers?
2.	How many books can be borrowed at one time and for how long?
3.	How do you renew loans?
4.	What hours is the library open on Fridays?

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