SERVICES DIRECTORY

ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

Policy determination and complaint resolution.

Karla Greer, Librarian III

972-860-7173

Circulation

972-860-7168

Reference

972-860-7174

Media/Reserves

972-860-7178

ANATOMY MODELS FOR BIOLOGY

Anatomy models for the Biology courses are located at the Media/Reserves desk.
Models may be checked out for a two hour period for in-Library use only.

BLOCK STATUS AND REMOVAL

Circulation Desk

972-860-7168

BOOK AND PERIODICAL ACQUISITION REQUESTS

Student suggestions for library materials may be written in the Suggestion/Complaint notebook at the Circulation Desk. Faculty suggestions may be submitted to the Director of Library Services or any of the Reference staff in writing or via e-mail or web form. All materials must comply with the DCCCD Materials Selection Policy.

CASSETTE TAPE PLAYERS FOR IN-LIBRARY USE

Cassette tape players are available for in-Library use with the audio-tapes on Reserve.
Cassette tape players are located in the Media/Reserves area of the Library.

COPY MACHINES

Self-service photocopiers are available for students, staff, and the public. Copies cost 5 cents per page.
Accounts must be set up prior to use. A $1.00 bill must be added to activate the account.
Please see a Reference Librarian for assistance.

DVD PLAYERS

DVD players are available for in-Library use with campus owned materials.
DVD players are located in the Media/Reserves area of the Library.

EBOOKS

eBooks are available to all currently enrolled students, staff, and faculty through an electronic online full-text delivery system .  Patrons must create an account via the Library computers prior to first time use.  Remote access is available after the initial registration process through DCCCD Online Databases and NetLibrary.

FAX MACHINE

A free fax machine is available for public use to the right of the Library entrance. The fax machine is maintained by SPAR (Student Programs and Resources). Faxes may be sent only to the 972 and 214 area codes. No incoming faxes may be received nor can confirmation notices be printed.

GROUP STUDY ROOMS

Group Study rooms are provided for currently enrolled Eastfield students wishing to study privately in small groups of 2 to 10. Proof of registration may be required. Rooms may be reserved in advance via telephone or in person at the Circulation Desk. Users must comply with the Guidelines for Group Study Rooms.

HOLD SERVICE FOR BOOKS

Holds may be placed on a circulating item when that item is charged to another patron. Holds may be placed electronically online. At the bibliographic screen of the book needed, click Request on the top toolbar. Fill in name, student ID, and PIN (month, day, and year of birth). Choose home campus for pick-up location. Click Submit at bottom of screen. Notification is made by telephone or by mail when the item is available. Items are held for one week after notification.

INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION (ITV) COURSE VIDEOS/DVDS

Copies of the ITV videos on Permanent Reserve at the Media/Reserves desk are available for in-Library use only. A number of ITV videos/DVDs are available for a two day check out with a maximum of two videos per person. Videos cannot be renewed nor can holds be placed on them. Students enrolled in Telecourses may check out semester videos/DVDs after Orientation. A paid fee receipt and ID must be presented before the semester videos/DVDs may be checked out.

INTERCAMPUS LOANS (ICLS)

Circulating materials or copies of magazine articles available at other DCCCD libraries maybe obtained through the Request function of the Library Online Catalog. Requested items are usually received within a week. For more information, please see the Guidelines for Interlibrary/Intercampus Loans.

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INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILLS)

Circulating materials or copies of magazine articles available at libraries outside the DCCCD may be obtained through the Interlibrary Loan function of the Library Online Catalog. The user's name and ID are required. Requested items are usually received within six weeks. For more information, please see the Guidelines for Interlibrary/Intercampus Loans.

INTERNET ACCESS

Internet is accessible through the Library computers. Eastfield College students are given priority. Computers are primarily for research purposes. The Library computers offer unfiltered Internet access. Children under the age of seventeen must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and must remain with that adult while using the computers. For more detailed information about the use of the Library computers, please see the DCCCD Computer Use Policy.

LIBRARY EXHIBITS

Eastfield College Library offers a wide variety of informative, educational, and entertaining exhibits during the Fall and Spring semesters. For more information, call (972)860-7174.

MAGAZINES, JOURNALS, AND NEWSPAPERS

All periodicals must be used in the Library and may not be checked out. An Eastfield College ID, other DCCCD ID, or picture ID is required to request back issues from the Reference Desk. Periodicals are retained for at least one year in print. Some titles are available on microfiche or microfilm.

ONLINE DATABASES

A wide variety of online databases are available through the DCCCD Library website by choosing
Online Databases/Find Articles. Online databases may be accessed in the Library or any remote location.

OVERDUE MATERIALS

Materials that are overdue may not be renewed or placed on hold online or by telephone.
Patrons must come in person to the Circulation Desk to clear overdue materials.

PATRON KIOSK

A Patron Kiosk is used to create accounts, add value, and check on accounts for printing and copying purposes. Students and non-students may use the Patron Kiosk. The Patron Kiosk is located adjacent to the Circulation Desk near the entrance. $1.00 bill must be added to activate an account. Please see a Librarian for assistance.

PRINTERS

Printers are available for students, staff, and the public for printing from the Internet, Library Catalog, Online Databases, or Eastfield College Library web site at a cost of 5 cents per page. An account must be set up prior to printing. A minimum of a $1.00 bill must be added to activate an account. Please see a Reference Librarian for assistance.

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REFERENCE ASSISTANCE

Request for Reference Assistance must be made in person at the Reference Desk. The Reference Librarians answer questions concerning the Library Catalog, Online Databases, and Internet searching. For assistance ask a librarian.

REFUNDS

Eastfield College Library is unable to give refunds for any printing or copying error.
Please see a Reference Librarian for assistance with any printing or copying problems.

REMOTE ACCESS

Remote access of the Library Catalog, Online Databases, and Eastfield College Library web site is available
via the DCCCD Library or the Eastfield College Library home page.

RENEWALS

Checked out materials may be renewed online via the Library Catalog by choosing Check Your Record. Type in name and Student ID. Patrons may renew all or selected items. Renewals may be made by telephone or in person as well. Renewals are not allowed if material is Overdue or On Hold.

RESERVE COLLECTION

All print and non-print Reserve materials are located at the Media/Reserves Desk and are for in-Library use only. Reserve materials include THEA (TASP) books and modules, copies of Instructor's notes, textbooks, assigned articles, tests, anatomy models, videos, DVDs, and audio tapes. An Eastfield ID, other DCCCD ID, or picture ID is required to use the Reserve materials.

TEXSHARE

TexShare is a cooperative program through the State of Texas that provides direct access and limited borrowing privileges to TexShare card holders at member libraries. TexShare is available to DCCCD students currently enrolled in credit courses, and all DCCCD staff and faculty. Application for a TexShare card must be made through the home campus. Students and staff at Eastfield may apply in person at the Circulation or Reference Desk. An Eastfield College ID or picture ID is required. For more information, please view the TexShare web site.

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Questions or Comments Regarding Library Services?

Contact the Librarian III