{"id":47,"date":"2019-07-25T00:28:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T04:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/?post_type=chapter&p=47"},"modified":"2019-07-25T00:50:31","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T04:50:31","slug":"how-to-use-the-library","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/chapter\/how-to-use-the-library\/","title":{"raw":"How To Use the Library","rendered":"How To Use the Library"},"content":{"raw":"Essentials<\/strong>\r\n\r\nStudent Card\r\n\r\nThe library is the place to get your student card. They can be acquired at any KPU campus library. You can use your card to borrow things from the library, as well as for the printing and photocopying services.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nStudy Space\/Study Rooms\r\n\r\nAll of KPUs libraries have spaces for students to work. All libraries have designated quiet study areas as well as spaces to work more loudly or in groups. In addition, if you need a more private space to work by yourself or with a group, you can book a study room. You have to book a room online<\/a>, and can book up to 2 hours\u00a0per day.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nComputers\r\n\r\nAll libraries have computers available for students to use. Simply use your KPU username and password to login. Remember to bring a USB or email yourself your work<\/strong> after you\u2019re done<\/strong> because the computers wipe themselves clean every time you log out.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPrint, Copy, Scan\r\n\r\nAll libraries have devices that can print, photocopy, and scan. Printing and photocopying are\r\n\r\npriced per page<\/a> while scanning is free. Use your student card to activate the machine by tapping it on the scanner on the side. To load funds onto your card, visit the service counter or use the Papercut application on a library computer.\r\n\r\nHours\r\n\r\nThe hours for all of KPUs libraries can be found here<\/a>. Hours\r\n\r\nchange during holidays and between semesters.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMaps\r\n\r\nThese are the floor plans with service labels and room\r\n\r\nnumbers for all of the libraries on all the campuses. Surrey\r\n\r\nLibrary:\u00a01st floor<\/a>,\u00a02nd floor<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a03rd floor<\/a>.\u00a0Richmond Library<\/a>.\r\n\r\nLangley Library<\/a>.\u00a0Cloverdale Library<\/a>.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nLearning Center\r\n\r\nIf you need free help with writing or study skills or need to\r\n\r\nbook a tutor, visit the Learning Centre<\/a>. You can find their\r\n\r\ncontact information on the website or visit them in the\r\n\r\nlibraries. They can be found labeled on the maps directly above.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nLibrary FAQ\r\n\r\nIf you have addition questions, here<\/a> is a good place to look for answers.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBooks & Borrowing<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBorrowing\r\n\r\nIf you want to borrow, visit any library service counter with the items you want to take out and your student card. The length of time<\/a>\u00a0you can take an item out depends on the type of item.\r\n\r\nYou can\u00a0request\u00a0<\/a>any book, journal or DVD to be held under your name for 7 days at any campus library.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nLibrary Account\r\n\r\nYou can view what items you have on loan and to renew items by logging in to your library account here<\/a>. Just use your KPU username and password to log in.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCatalogue\r\n\r\nUse the library catalogue<\/a> to view all the items available for borrowing.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTextbooks\r\n\r\nThe library carries some textbooks for courses. Use the library catalogue<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Ask a Librarian<\/a> to find out if the library carries the textbook you want. If it is carried, then it likely been placed on\r\n\r\ncourse reserve<\/a>.\u00a0This means that has a limited borrowing time with no renewals. They are held at the library service counters.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFines\r\n\r\nIf you return items late, fines<\/a> start to accrue on your account. The amount depends on the type of item. If you have outstanding fees, you may not be able to register for courses, and if you owe more than $25 you\u00a0cannot borrow more library items until the\u00a0balance is settled.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nEquipment and Media Services\r\n\r\nThe libraries loan out\u00a0equipment<\/a>\u00a0such as presentation aids, cameras, and whiteboards.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nResearch<\/strong>\r\n\r\nResearch Help\r\n\r\nVisit any\u00a0library\u00a0during\u00a0In Person Reference hours\u00a0<\/a>for one-on-one help with a Librarian, or visit\u00a0Ask a Librarian<\/a> and choose your preferred form of communication. You can also use\u00a0research help<\/a> if you don\u2019t know where to start.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSummon Search\r\n\r\nUse summon search to find resources and references like books, scholarly journals, and newspaper articles.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSubject Guides\r\n\r\nSubject guides<\/a> are a list of resources likely to be useful for students doing research in specific subject areas. Subject guides contain recommended databases, websites, books and periodicals, as well as information on citation styles and other research resources.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCitations\r\n\r\nVisit\u00a0Citation Styles\u00a0<\/a>for guidance on the different types of styles. You can also visit any campus library and a librarian can help you find the resources you need to learn how to cite.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAssistance<\/strong>\r\n\r\nService Counter\r\n\r\nEach library has a service counter for you to check out items and answer any questions you might have.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAsk a Librarian\r\n\r\nYou can use the Ask a Librarian<\/a> website to get answers to any burning questions or visit a service counter to speak to a librarian in person.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nKwantlen Polytechnic University. (2019). KPU Library.<\/em> Retrieved from https:\/\/www.kpu.ca\/library<\/a>.","rendered":"

Essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n

Student Card<\/p>\n

The library is the place to get your student card. They can be acquired at any KPU campus library. You can use your card to borrow things from the library, as well as for the printing and photocopying services.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Study Space\/Study Rooms<\/p>\n

All of KPUs libraries have spaces for students to work. All libraries have designated quiet study areas as well as spaces to work more loudly or in groups. In addition, if you need a more private space to work by yourself or with a group, you can book a study room. You have to book a room online<\/a>, and can book up to 2 hours\u00a0per day.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Computers<\/p>\n

All libraries have computers available for students to use. Simply use your KPU username and password to login. Remember to bring a USB or email yourself your work<\/strong> after you\u2019re done<\/strong> because the computers wipe themselves clean every time you log out.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Print, Copy, Scan<\/p>\n

All libraries have devices that can print, photocopy, and scan. Printing and photocopying are<\/p>\n

priced per page<\/a> while scanning is free. Use your student card to activate the machine by tapping it on the scanner on the side. To load funds onto your card, visit the service counter or use the Papercut application on a library computer.<\/p>\n

Hours<\/p>\n

The hours for all of KPUs libraries can be found here<\/a>. Hours<\/p>\n

change during holidays and between semesters.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Maps<\/p>\n

These are the floor plans with service labels and room<\/p>\n

numbers for all of the libraries on all the campuses. Surrey<\/p>\n

Library:\u00a01st floor<\/a>,\u00a02nd floor<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a03rd floor<\/a>.\u00a0Richmond Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Langley Library<\/a>.\u00a0Cloverdale Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Learning Center<\/p>\n

If you need free help with writing or study skills or need to<\/p>\n

book a tutor, visit the Learning Centre<\/a>. You can find their<\/p>\n

contact information on the website or visit them in the<\/p>\n

libraries. They can be found labeled on the maps directly above.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Library FAQ<\/p>\n

If you have addition questions, here<\/a> is a good place to look for answers.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Books & Borrowing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Borrowing<\/p>\n

If you want to borrow, visit any library service counter with the items you want to take out and your student card. The length of time<\/a>\u00a0you can take an item out depends on the type of item.<\/p>\n

You can\u00a0request\u00a0<\/a>any book, journal or DVD to be held under your name for 7 days at any campus library.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Library Account<\/p>\n

You can view what items you have on loan and to renew items by logging in to your library account here<\/a>. Just use your KPU username and password to log in.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Catalogue<\/p>\n

Use the library catalogue<\/a> to view all the items available for borrowing.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Textbooks<\/p>\n

The library carries some textbooks for courses. Use the library catalogue<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Ask a Librarian<\/a> to find out if the library carries the textbook you want. If it is carried, then it likely been placed on<\/p>\n

course reserve<\/a>.\u00a0This means that has a limited borrowing time with no renewals. They are held at the library service counters.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Fines<\/p>\n

If you return items late, fines<\/a> start to accrue on your account. The amount depends on the type of item. If you have outstanding fees, you may not be able to register for courses, and if you owe more than $25 you\u00a0cannot borrow more library items until the\u00a0balance is settled.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Equipment and Media Services<\/p>\n

The libraries loan out\u00a0equipment<\/a>\u00a0such as presentation aids, cameras, and whiteboards.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Research<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research Help<\/p>\n

Visit any\u00a0library\u00a0during\u00a0In Person Reference hours\u00a0<\/a>for one-on-one help with a Librarian, or visit\u00a0Ask a Librarian<\/a> and choose your preferred form of communication. You can also use\u00a0research help<\/a> if you don\u2019t know where to start.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Summon Search<\/p>\n

Use summon search to find resources and references like books, scholarly journals, and newspaper articles.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Subject Guides<\/p>\n

Subject guides<\/a> are a list of resources likely to be useful for students doing research in specific subject areas. Subject guides contain recommended databases, websites, books and periodicals, as well as information on citation styles and other research resources.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Citations<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0Citation Styles\u00a0<\/a>for guidance on the different types of styles. You can also visit any campus library and a librarian can help you find the resources you need to learn how to cite.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Service Counter<\/p>\n

Each library has a service counter for you to check out items and answer any questions you might have.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ask a Librarian<\/p>\n

You can use the Ask a Librarian<\/a> website to get answers to any burning questions or visit a service counter to speak to a librarian in person.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Kwantlen Polytechnic University. (2019). KPU Library.<\/em> Retrieved from https:\/\/www.kpu.ca\/library<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":601,"menu_order":6,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-47","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"part":71,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/47","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/601"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/47\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/47\/revisions\/48"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/71"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/47\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=47"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=47"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/survivalguide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=47"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}