Accessing Off Campus Services

 We encourage students to:

• Visit the LCC Library in person at least once during the semester.

              Why?? Although staff can do literature searches and research, only students know what they really need. Serendipity plays an important role in research and students  have more investment in their studies when they discover resources on their own. 

• Use local or area libraries for research as much as possible. If citations for articles or books owned by the LCC Library are found, the LCC Library staff can provide these materials through interlibrary loan. If citations for books or articles are found that the LCC Library does not own, it will save time by using the interlibrary loan services of the local public, community college, or college library.

Please submit requests in plenty of time to complete the project or paper. Some requests may take longer if materials are not immediately available.

Students may request services by mail, phone, e-mail, or FAX.  A waiver form  must be completed prior to receiving services.

Print off and complete the request form. Mail to the address or fax to the number listed.

 If no one is available at the phone number listed above, please leave a voice mail message. Refer to your information on the Request for Off Campus Services Form.

 Students may send an email message to the Library, or send an e-mail or FAX request.  Please refer to the information on the Request for Off Campus Services Form or simply submit the form.

 For all of the above, include:

· Name

· Address

· Daytime and evening phone numbers

· Student ID number

· Course name and instructor name

The Library staff strives to fill requests within 24 hours. However, some requests may take longer if materials are not immediately available.

Library materials may be put on hold for one week to be picked up.

If returning books or other borrowed materials by mail, please send them by

U.S. mail. If materials are returned by mail, please allow enough time to avoid late fees. Fines will be assessed on books that are not returned on time. Fine charges are ten cents per day per item.

 If materials have not been returned from the previous semester and any related charges paid, the student will not be able to use outreach services until the record is cleared.

Copies:

 Students will be billed for all copies and for postage and handling. All bills must be paid by the end of the semester for which a student is enrolled. Please pay by check or money order. No coins, please. The following charges apply:

 · Minimum copy charges per order $1.00

· Photocopies $.10 per page

· Copies from microfilms $.10 per page

· Copies sent by FAX $.50 per page

Locating Materials

Periodicals:

Periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) in hard copy are housed in the LCC Library basement. Check the periodicals available on the database Web page at AvailablePeriodicals or email the Library for assistance in finding individual titles. Periodicals on microfilm are also housed in the basement. Email the Library for assistance with these items also.

 Library Catalog:

 Labette Community College Library uses a Web-based catalog, which is also available through the Library’s Web site. For access, please see the instructions included on the Web page, Accessing Online Resources off Campus.

 Electronic Databases:

The electronic databases listed on the LCC Library Online Periodical Databases Web page are accessible on the college’s main campus and remotely.  See Accessing Online Resources off Campus for additional access information.

 Ask:

 If a student needs help locating materials, finding resources, or doing research, don’t hesitate to ask — the staff members are eager to help. The Library also has an email reference service on the LCC Library Web site.  Use this service to communicate with the Library about renewing materials, reference assistance, etc.

 Library Cards:

 All students are issued a student ID card when they enroll. Students must have either their LCC student ID, a state photo ID, or a driver’s license when checking out materials. If you do not have a form of ID or a waiver on file, materials will not be checked out to you.

Kansas Library Card: 

The Kansas Library Card is available from any library in the state. The card allows the patron to access magazine databases and NetLibrary. See access instructions on the Web page, Accessing Online Resources off Campus. Students must create their own NetLibrary account. The student must present his or her Kansas driver’s license when applying for the card. The cards are good for one year and may be renewed.

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