Need a book to support your research?

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The Thigpen Library has lots of academic-related books to support your research assignments.

Some books are physical, print books; there are 43,000+.  Other books are ebooks (electronic books); as a Vol State student, you have access to 150,000+ ebooks.  All of the books (physical and ebook) are listed in the Library Catalog.

When you search the Catalog and find a print book you want to examine, give the reference librarian the call number of the book(s) and books will be retrieved from the 2nd floor [a special service during construction].  If you’re an off-campus or online student, a book can be mailed to you.  You’ll need to complete and submit the Distance Learning Library Document Delivery form at  http://www.volstate.edu/Library/DLBookRequest_form.php

The title you’ve located in the Catalog is an ebook.  What to do?  Whether you’re in the Thigpen Library or off-campus, when you find an ebook title in the Catalog, simply click on the title. You can open, read, and even print up to 60 pages of an ebook from a computer.  It is possible to download an ebook to your personal computer or device when you set-up an ebook account (no charge). The helpful eBook LibGuide posted at http://libguides.volstate.edu/ebooks gives lots of information on using ebooks.

Remember… a helpful librarian is ready to assist you with research.  Just ask, call (615-230-3405) or email:  librarian@volstate.edu.

 

 

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Your textbook may be available in the Library

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Need a textbook?  Several instructors provide the Library with a copy of textbooks.  The textbooks are “on reserve”, and may be used in the Library for up to 2 hours.  The libraries at Highland Crest, Livingston and the Main Campus have textbook titles.  You may want to check the Thigpen Library online catalog course reserves for your course since all textbooks are not available.

We hope your semester is off to a good start!  Librarians are available to help you with research…

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Library services at Livingston and McGavock

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More than 1,000 students are taking classes at Livingston and McGavock this semester.  Vol State offers library services at both locations.  The Livingston Library is open when the Livingston Center is open and a librarian is on-site during posted hours.  The Library at McGavock, located on the second floor, is open 5:00 until 8:00 Monday through Thursday evenings and a librarian is present.  Each library has access the Vol State Library’s databases, NetLibrary ebooks, streaming videos, and NoodleBib.  When you have a research question or need a place to study, visit the Library.

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Livingston and McGavock: You’ve got library service!

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On-site library service is available at the Livingston Center and the McGavock Center.

  • The Livingston Library is located directly in front of the main building entrance.  It is open when the Livingston Center is open, and it is staffed by a librarian during posted hours.
  • The McGavock Library is located on the second floor above the Continuing Education Office.  It is open 5:00 – 8:00 Monday – Thursday nights.  A librarian is present each night.

Both libraries contain reference materials, and computer access to the Thigpen Library’s magazine and journal databases, ebooks, NoodleBib, streaming videos, plus the new library tutorial IRIS.  When you need help developing a search strategy, ask the on-site librarian.  If a librarian is not available, call 615.230.3405 or email librarian@volstate.edu.

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