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Information for Students In addition to borrowing materials from the library's circulating collection, we offer students a number of services and resources to aid research and learning. The information that follows explains the privileges extended to current CCSU students.
Borrowing and Loan Periods for Library Materials You must present a current CCSU (BlueChip card) ID at the
Circulation Desk located on the Main Level to take out materials. You may have a
maximum of 25 items checked out at one time. Most books may be checked out for
four weeks and renewed once if not on hold for another patron. Materials from
the Media Room, such as CDs and DVDs, may be checked out for two weeks and
cannot be renewed. A fine of 10 cents per day, per item will be charged for
overdue materials. Logging into your library record allows you to view what books you have checked out, renew books, view digital course reserves, and access subscription databases and e-journals at home. For more information on logging into your library record follow this link. The Reserve room is located on the Main Level. Assigned readings and other materials for a class are put on reserve in the library so that all students have access to the material. Books, photocopied material, class notes, videos, audio cassettes, CDs, etc. are available for short term loan. Overdue reserves are fined at $.50 per hour or day depending on the loan period. Some reserves are also available electronically. You will need a valid Blue Chip ID number and PIN code, and Adobe Acrobat Reader or Windows Media Player if you are using audio reserves. See the Reserve Room on accessing and using course reserves. The library offers a number of ways to get help with research. Please refer to the Ask-A-Librarian page for more information. By logging into Central Pipeline with your BlueNet ID and clicking the “Library Digital Resources” link, the library’s subscription databases and E-journals collections will be available to you off-campus. You can also access Digital Resources directly from the Burritt Library homepage. When you click on any of the databases links, a new window will open asking you for your CCSU BlueChip Card ID number and CONSULS PIN code. If you’ve never set a PIN code, instructions for doing so are available on the login page. The PIN code can be any combination of letters and numbers. You should select one that is easy to remember, but difficult for others to guess. Most computers in the library require a CCSU BlueNet ID for logon; however, there are a few PCs and Citrix terminals on each floor that do not require a logon. All computers have Internet access and the full complement of subscription databases and E-journal collections. The library is now a wireless access zone. Please refer to the FAQ on setting up wireless access on your notebook computer. Instructions are available for both Windows and Macintosh platforms. Printing, Photocopying and Scanning Students may photocopy library materials or print from computers in the building. The cost for both services is .10 per page. Since there are no coin-operated copiers in the building, you must swipe your BlueChip card for payment. If you need to put money on your card, there is a vending machine located on the Main Level of the building next to the Reserve Room. In addition to laser printing and photocopying, we have a digital sender that allows library users to easily convert paper black and white and color documents to digital formats (.pdf, .jpg, or .tif) and send via e-mail. It is equipped with a 50 sheet auto document feeder as well as a flatbed scanner. Use of the digital sender, which is located on the 3rd floor of the library next to the laser printer, is free of charge. Any CCSU faculty, staff or student interested in borrowing circulating library material that has not been cataloged and appears in the library catalog as “1 copy being processed for CCSU stacks,” may fill out the form to request rush processing. Requests for rush processing will be fulfilled in the order of their receipt. You will be notified via e-mail when the item is available, and it will be held at the Circulation Desk (Main Level) for 10 days under your name.
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