1	Library Orientation Winter Quarter 2007
2	Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
3	General Policies No food or drink allowed in the library Children under the age of 14 should not be left alone and unattended in the library Children are not allowed to use computers Cell phones should be turned to vibrate if possible and if you receive a call please leave the library so as not to disturb others
4	Staff David Bunnell: Director of Learning Resources Sherry Brooks: Public Services Librarian Candice Herndon: Electronic Resource Librarian Jane Busby: Library Assistant Joyce Kierbow: Library Assistant Tim Slaton: Evening Library Assistant
5	Circulation Procedures Books, audio cassette tapes and music CDs may be checked out for 2 weeks Checkout limit 5 books + 2 video/audio items Video tapes/DVDs may be checked out for 3 nights Must have a valid student ID to check out any materials Failure to return an item will result in a hold in Banner Periodicals may not be checked out Copier available (5 cents a copy) Reference materials may not be checked out
6	Computer Stations and Usage Policy 40 stations for student use. Internet/computer privileges may be taken away if: You play games on computer You “chat” or use instant messenger program You view adult oriented graphics or website You install/download any unapproved program on computer You alter or change the computer settings in any way
7	Library Home Page http://library.griffintech.edu/ Links to our Public Access Catalog (PAC) Stations available in library. Link to GALILEO www.galileo.usg.edu Online tutorials available to assist you in your research
8	PAC (Library Catalog) Safari Accessible from Library Homepage http://library.griffintech.edu Library of Congress Classification
9	Introducing the new TigerCard A Smartcard for the Future The TigerCard is… Your Griffin Tech Photo ID A Photocopy Charge Card Your Key to Personalized Web Access
10	GALILEO Georgia Learning Online www.galileo.usg.edu Handout available at circulation desk You will need a password to access GALILEO from your home computer. Password changes every quarter and is available by contacting the GTC library at 770-412-4755 or your online instructor Access to periodicals Access to online books through NetLibrary
11	NetLibrary
12	Reference/Research The library staff is here to assist in your research needs. There are two research formats used for papers MLA and APA Handout on format.
13	Conclusion The library staff is here to assist you. Please come and visit the library to just browse, use the computer, or study. For assistance call 770-412-4755 or e-mail Sherry Brooks at sbrooks@griffintech.edu Candice Herndon at cherndon@griffintech.edu David Bunnell at dbunnell@griffintech.edu