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James Library James Library Your Information Your Information

GatewayGateway

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Basic InformationBasic Information• Library Hours: M-Th, 7:45 am – 9:00 pm, Library Hours: M-Th, 7:45 am – 9:00 pm,

and Fridays 7:45 am – 5:00 pm. Summer and Fridays 7:45 am – 5:00 pm. Summer hours are posted in the library and on the hours are posted in the library and on the library web page.library web page.

• 32 Computers are available; three with 32 Computers are available; three with Spanish-Language interface.Spanish-Language interface.

• B&W printing is 10 cents a page; Color B&W printing is 10 cents a page; Color printing is 50 cents a pageprinting is 50 cents a page

• Two photocopiers are available near the Two photocopiers are available near the circulation deskcirculation desk

• Bathrooms are located in the lobbyBathrooms are located in the lobby

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Register to make your Register to make your Student ID also your Student ID also your

Library Barcode.Library Barcode.

Request a library barcode at the Circulation Desk at the entrance of the library. The registration process is quick. A barcode is attached to the back of your student ID, and is used to check out library materials. You are not required to update the barcode each semester.

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Reference AreaReference Area

The Reference Collection includes general encyclopedias, dictionaries, and a variety of subject-specific materials; a great place to start a research project!

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Rooms 101C and 101DRooms 101C and 101D

Rooms 101C and 101D in the reference area are equipped with TV/VCRs and stereos for videotape, CD, or cassette use. Both rooms may be reserved for group study.

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Circulating CollectionCirculating Collection

The circulating collection (items you may check out of the library) includes books, videotapes, and CDs. Most items can be checked out for 3 weeks. You can renew books by stopping by the library, calling (342-4261 ext 2247) or online from the library’s web page.

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Law CollectionLaw Collection

The Law Collection includes a variety of legal reference materials, and is used primarily by Business Law and Criminal Justice students. These materials must be used in the library.

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Fiction CollectionFiction Collection

If you are looking for novels by Stephen King, Patricia Cornwell, or other popular authors, browse the Fiction collection. Fiction titles in the online catalog are identified with the letter “F” and the first three letters of the author’s last name in the call number.

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Kin

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True Crime True Crime Fantasy and Science Fiction Fantasy and Science Fiction

CollectionsCollections

These paperback collections are located near the magazine/periodicals area.

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Recent back issues of Recent back issues of newspapers, newspapers,

and Microfilm/Microficheand Microfilm/Microfiche

The library retains three months of local and regional newspapers in print. Back issues of periodicals/magazines are available on microfilm or microfiche in the gray steel cabinets.

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Microform Reader-PrintersMicroform Reader-Printers

Many of the back issues of periodicals/magazines are available on Microfilm; use these machines to print copies of articles. Please ask for assistance at the circulation desk.

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Periodicals AreaPeriodicals Area

Current and back issues of magazines, research journals, and newspapers are available in this area.

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Historical Collections Historical Collections RoomRoom

Rockingham County genealogical materials and other local history materials are available for research use in the library. This collection attracts visitors from across North Carolina and the United States.

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Circulation Desk and Circulation Desk and PhotocopiersPhotocopiers

Come to the Circulation Desk to check out books, videos, and materials on reserve for classes. Request print jobs from computers and pick up books and articles requested through Interlibrary Loan.

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Spanish Language Spanish Language CollectionCollection

The Spanish Language collection, located near The Spanish Language collection, located near the Reference area, includes approximately 600 the Reference area, includes approximately 600 books, Spanish language magazines/periodicals, books, Spanish language magazines/periodicals, ESL materials with cassettes and videotapes, and ESL materials with cassettes and videotapes, and 3 computers with Spanish language interfaces.3 computers with Spanish language interfaces.

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You can always ask the Library staff

for help!

Please visit the library often!

Kim Shireman Mary Gomez

Teresa Frohock Michael Rose

Carolyn Roberts Deborah Bohannon

Teresa Frye