SCU LIBRARY ORIENTATION 2011-2012

The most important place on campus:

The most important place on campus The University Library Southwestern Christian University Library & Information Center Orientation 2011-12

It’s YOUR university –YOUR Library!!:

It’s YOUR university –YOUR Library!! my.library@swcu.edu “Charting the course… to excellence.” Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

INFORMATION-Location:

INFORMATION-Location This building also houses Administration & Admissions on the upper level. Be a friend of the Library – Located on the lower level of the Springer Building. This building is located at the northwest corner of the campus. Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

INFORMATION - Spaces:

INFORMATION - Spaces CLASSROOM ‘S101’ COMPUTER LAB Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

INFORMATION - Places:

INFORMATION - Places Pentecostal Research Collection (PRC) SCU Archives & Noel Brooks Collection Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

INFORMATION:

INFORMATION Readers REALLY do succeed! my.library@swcu.edu The Library has a growing collection of print and non-print resources. Approx.27,000 books Approx. 30 print periodicals/journals Approx. 2000 online journals, periodicals, etc. Approx. 200 DVD’s for classroom or curricular use; 500 VHS for curricular use. Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

SCU LIBRARY NEWS CENTER:

SCU LIBRARY NEWS CENTER Keep Up-to-date on current events Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation CABLE NEWS CULTURAL PROGRAMS HISTORIC EVENTS (elections, inaugurations, etc.)

INFORMATION:

INFORMATION Hours May Change Due to work study availability Non-semester hours will be regular 8:30-4:30 hours Mon.-Fri. HOURS – TRAD. SEMESTER Mon. 8:30 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Tues.8:30 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Wed. 8:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Sat. Noon to 5:00 p.m. Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

INFORMATION:

INFORMATION Student Work Study provide evening & Saturday hours. my.library@swcu.edu Staff~ Library Director: Mrs. Marilyn A. Hudson, MLIS Office Hours: 8:30 am to 4:40 p.m. M-F Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

INFORMATION:

INFORMATION You will need to arrange to learn how to use the lab. New students will need to do the “tech tasks” as well COMPUTER/TECH Wireless Campus Computer lab has 8 units with plans to add more Access to Internet, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet programs Copier/printer Scanner available Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCY:

TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCY “Tech Tasks” ALL STUDENTS The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education requirement . Tech Tasks verify competency in basic word processing, email, spread sheets, etc. Students will have these in their Information Literacy course or other settings. Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

INFORMATION LITERACY :

INFORMATION LITERACY Utilizing standards and best practices for teaching IL in Higher Education As developed by the Assoc. of College and Research Libraries Information skills for the 21 st century Information philosophy, search strategies, methods, literacy, and more. Moving past data mining to data processing and synthesis LIS 1001 required of all first time UG students Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

GUIDELINES:

GUIDELINES Be kind – noise levels should be kept down. Conserve energy & paper, and spend kindness . Fill out application! It is now onliine . No food in library or lab Drinks WITH lids only Cell phone use should be limited/muted Visit frequently Read often! Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

CIRCULATION POLICIES:

CIRCULATION POLICIES ‘ libraries – doorways to the world’ 2 weeks/renews possible Use the BOOK RETURN in the HALLWAY ALL items must be properly checked out Students, faculty, staff, and community guests may use the library resources Fines: Ten cents per day per item. Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

REFERENCE SERVICE:

REFERENCE SERVICE Finding resources, writing papers, and more! “ Knowledge really IS power!” Mrs. Marilyn A. Hudson MLIS Director of Library Services Phone : 405-789-7661 x 3451 (M-F 9-4) Email: marilyn.hudson@swcu.edu Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

COURSE RESERVES/TEXTS:

COURSE RESERVES/TEXTS For study purposes we do have general older texts on math, history, science, etc. Standard info does not change as quickly for general studies Instructors may place items on “Course Reserve” These do not leave the library This allows many students to use a limited resource Generally, the library does not purchase “textbooks” due to the frequent change of titles. Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

SCU G-MAIL:

SCU G-MAIL first.last@swcu.edu Link on the school webpage at www.swcu.edu A special institutional email Required for all students and staff Easily forwarded to an existing account ALL info from school or professors sent via this address. Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

DATABASES:

DATABASES You will need the SUPER SECRET PASSWORDS!! See database info link Linked at www.swcu.edu/library Paid subscriptions provide access to these databases: EbscoHost – thousands of journals, periodicals, serials on numerous subjects WorldCat – locate titles nationally, and some internationally Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation

FURTHER INFORMATION:

FURTHER INFORMATION SCU University Library & Information Center Bethany, Oklahoma CONTACT: Phone: 405-789-7661 EXT. 3451 Email: my.library@swcu.edu Address: Springer Building, Lower Level Southwestern Christian University Library Orientation