Clarendon College

Vera Dial Dickey Library/Learning Resource Center (LRC)

Meeting the informational & Library needs of Clarendon College faculty

Welcome

Welcome to the Clarendon College Vera Dial Dickey Library. Your library staff is committed to providing quality and relevant resources, services and programs designed to meet the curriculum, academic and research needs of you and your students. It is our desire that you will be successful in your search for information, and encourage you to let us know how we can better serve you.

Library Purpose

The purpose of the Clarendon College Library/LRC is to support the college curriculum and provide library services and resources to all Clarendon College students and faculty regardless of location.

Library Mission

The mission of the Clarendon College Vera Dial Dickey Library is to provide resources and services to support the academic curriculum and to assist all library users in the development of lifelong learning and information literacy skills.

How to Check Out Materials & Other Circulation Procedures

Library Card – Faculty are encouraged to apply for a Clarendon College library card during faculty in-service. Clarendon College library cards are accepted at all participating Harrington Library Consortium (HLC) libraries, and must be presented at time of check out.

Checkout Procedures –Faculty MUST present their current library card at time of checkout in order to checkout materials. There is no limit to the number of items that can be checked out.

Loan Periods – Materials may be checked out for two-weeks or for the semester- All materials are due one (1) week prior to the end of the semester.

Return Procedures – All items checked out must be returned to the main campus on or before the due date. A book return is located inside the library at the Circulation Desk. Materials checked out by you from other libraries must be returned directly to that library.

Renewals - Renewals are available upon request. Items may be renewed in person or by calling (806) 874-4814 or 800-687-9737 ext. 117.  To renew materials checked out from another library, you must contact that library directly.

On-line Catalog

The on-line catalog is a shared consortia database that consists of seventy-five academic, public and school libraries in the Texas Panhandle, and provides over three million items through the Harrington Library Consortium (HLC) http://www.hlc-lib/org.  Library users are able to view the collections of all the libraries and request material not found in the College Library or the Clarendon Public Library through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).  The catalog can be accessed from any Clarendon College computer on or off-campus, office or home.

Library Faculty In-Service (LFI)

The purpose of Library Faculty In-Service (LFI) is to equip new and returning faculty with information about the library, its services and resources so you and your students can be successful in the classroom. Library Faculty In-services are held at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, and upon request throughout the semester.

Library Instruction, Orientation & Information Literacy Sessions

· Course-Related Library Instruction - Working in collaboration with faculty, library staff designs specific course and/or class assignments tailored specifically for their class. Students will be presented with a wide range of course-related instructional resources, as well as an opportunity to work independently to enhance their research skills. Sessions are designed to promote information literacy as an integrated part of the library experience; and to promote the concept of lifelong learning. Class must be scheduled at least one week in advance.

• Individual Library Instruction - Individual Library Instruction is targeted at individuals who request library instruction on a specific subject or database.
• Class Orientation –Library orientations are provided at the request of the instructor. The orientation explains how to effectively utilize library resources and services. Orientations may be scheduled by contacting the library and providing the following information: course name, course number, date, time, number of students, and a brief summary of what you would like students to be able to do and/or know at the end of the orientation session.

• Develop Effective Assignments – The Librarian and library staff are available to work with faculty to create effective assignments that make the best use of the library’s resources and emphasize course content. The assignments foster critical thinking and evaluation skills while promoting lifelong learning and information literacy.
• Class Handouts, Bibliographies & Guides – As part of the Library Instruction (LI) sessions and classroom presentations, faculty may request librarians to create subject-specific guides and/or bibliographies outlining the print and non-print resources available.

Library Assignment Alert

Well-designed library assignments along with effective library instruction as part of a course encourage students to learn information-gathering skills. These information gathering skills will benefit the student in your class, and throughout their college career. Faculty are encouraged to notify library of units they are considering so they can prepare displays, exhibits, programming and resources that will support the assignment.

Subject Research Guides

Faculty may request library staff to prepare specific subject guides to aid their students with their research/class assignment needs. Guides may include information such as:

• Library of Congress Call Number by subject
• Directories, indexes, almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, Internet sites
• A list of History titles
• A list of career websites, etc.

Faculty Reserves

Faculty may request library staff to put materials on Reserve that they know will be in high demand based on the assignment they have given their class. An example of what may be placed on Reserve includes, but not limited to: course readings, library materials, faculty personal copies of books, personal and/or library magazine and newspaper articles, pamphlets, class assignments and lecture notes. Faculty are responsible for informing themselves of and complying with all copyright requirements before submitting photocopies to be placed on reserve. All Faculty Reserve materials are kept at the Circulation Desk. Please be aware that the library will add labels and theft deterrents to reserve items. Due to the excessive use and handling by students, the library cannot guarantee the condition, or even the survival, of personal copies while they are on Reserve. Faculty designates the loan periods of items placed on reserve, such as two-hour, one-day, or in library use only.

To place an item(s) on reserve, bring them to the library and fill out a reserve form. Reserves are accepted throughout the semester and are removed and/or evaluated for continuation at the end of each semester. Personal material will be returned through departmental mail or can be picked up at the library. Although the majority of faculty reserve material is in-house use only, students are still required to checkout them out using their Clarendon College Library card.

Faculty Notebook

The Faculty “Notebook” is an electronic memo/newsletter sent to faculty to inform them of new books and magazines, special library displays, programs, exhibits, workshop, highlights of articles that are of educational, instructional and informational value, etc.

Material Request

It is the mission of the Library to purchase materials that support the college curriculum. If the Library does not own a title that has been requested and/or recommended, we will attempt to borrow it from another library using interlibrary loan and/or purchase it for the collection using the selection criteria described in the library's collection development policy. If you wish to have the library purchase materials, contact the library director via e-mail, or telephone; or you can also place your request in the library mailbox located in the faculty mailroom. Please include as much information about the item as possible such as, title, author, subject of item requested, date of publication, and publisher if known.

Collection Development Criteria

Selection Guidelines - Materials are selected according to the following criteria:

1.) Relevance to the curriculum

2.) Relevance to the instructional needs of faculty and research needs of students

3.) Relevance to the correlation with the existing collection

4.) Appropriate level

5.) Accuracy and objectivity

6.) Intellectual content and scholarly worth

7.) Format

8.) Demand

9.) Permanency of material

10.) Currency of material

11.) Price appropriateness

NOTE: See Policies on library homepage for complete Collection Development Policy.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Materials not available in the Clarendon College Library, Clarendon Public Library or the Pampa Public Library may be requested through Interlibrary Loan by contacting the Clarendon College Library. Requested material will be delivered to off-campus locations via faculty, general mail, electronically and/or fax (if it is an article). To ensure proper check-in and return of material to lending library, return all interlibrary materials to the Clarendon College Library. In order to prevent a late fee from the lending library, contact the Clarendon College library at least one (1) week or more before the due date. Lending library may or may not approve renewal if material is late.

TexShare Library Card

• Clarendon College Library, along with other academic and public libraries in Texas, participate in a state funded program established to allow participants to share resources. TexShare libraries have agreed to extend free reciprocal borrowing privileges which allow you to have direct access to books and other library materials that are not available at your library. Each library has specific rules and regulations that apply to borrowing materials. The TexShare card is a privilege for those who can use library services in a responsible manner.

To see a list of participating libraries and their lending policy go to http://www.texshare.edu/programs/card/

Eligibility - To be eligible for the TexShare Card Program, you must:

• Be a user in good standing at your home library.
• Present valid identification along with the TexShare Card.
• Agree to return materials to lending library, not to your home library.
• Return materials in person or by other methods outlined in the library's lending policy.
• Be responsible for any charges for late, damaged, or lost materials.

Lending policies are made by the individual libraries that participate in the TexShare Card program. Because of this, lending policies may vary from library to library. Be sure to check the lending policies for the library you wish to use.

Online Databases & Other Resources

SIRS (Social Issues Resources Series) - SIRS Researcher® is a general reference source with three (3) databases containing thousands of full-text magazine and journal articles exploring social, scientific, health, government, historic, business, economic, political and global issues. Articles and graphics are selected from over 1,500 domestic and international publications.

OED (Oxford English Dictionary) the OED covers words from across the English-speaking world, from North America to South Africa, from Australia and New Zealand to the Caribbean. It also offers the best in etymological analysis and in listing of variant spellings, and it shows pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet.

OPV (Opposing Viewpoints) Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center is a one-stop source for information on today's hottest social issues. Drawing on acclaimed series published by Greenhaven Press and other Thomson Gale imprints, OVRC features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites.

HLC (Harrington Library Consortium) HLC is a computerized cooperative library network established to assist meeting informational needs. The consortium is the only multi-institutional, cooperative informational library network in the state of Texas supporting a universal library card.

Texshare The TexShare Database Program provides a wealth of electronic database resources to public, academic, and libraries of clinical medicine throughout the state at a significant cost savings. These electronic databases are powerful research tools available 24 hours a day in the homes or offices of registered patrons of participating Texas libraries. They provide full-text articles from encyclopedias, almanacs, journals and newspapers. Entire books can even be read while on-line. Database topics include homework help for students, health information, business information, biography and genealogy, as well as literature and archival information. NetLibrary containes electronic books, Student Resource Center GOLD, Info Trac Custom Newspapers, Literature Resource Center (Gale), Texas Digital Sanborn Maps , Funk and Wagnall’s New Encyclopedia, and much more.

Media Resources & Equipment

Media/audiovisual resources and equipment available to faculty include: videocassettes, compact discs, DVDs, audiocassettes, and laser discs. Equipment include overhead projectors and screens, cd players, audiocassette recorders/players, VCR/ TV , laser disc player, laptops, digital cameras, LcD projectors, laminator and scanner. Students wishing to use media equipment for class presentations must consult with their instructor who will be responsible for notifying the library and making arrangements for the item to be picked up and returned.

Photocopying

All faculty receives a copy code issued by the business office to be used on the copier located in the faculty mailroom at the East end of the Administration Building. Copies made by faculty in the library will be recorded and sent to the business office to be charged to the appropriate departmental account.

Copyright Notice

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted material. All library users are expected to obey the copyright law in their use of print, audiovisual, and microcomputer software. Illegal copies of copyrighted material may not be made or used on equipment owned by the college.

Fair Use - The key for faculty is to apply the four-factor test set forth in the copyright law:

1.) Make sure that the use is for education only and used in a non-profit educational setting. The use also has to be germane to the instruction of the topic. In other words, don't show a movie just for entertainment, or as a “reward” for students. Make sure you legally obtain the copy. Even it's used for educational purposes; a bootleg copy of a video is still illegal.

2.) When possible, use factual works, but when necessary, dramatic works can be used to illustrate a point, or as a basis for criticism or commentary. You may also use excerpts from periodicals, but make sure that a copyright notice appears on each copy.

3.) Unless you're teaching a course on a specific author, it's not a good idea to use too many items from one author. Also, according to the guidelines, you need to either obtain permission or use another author after two years.

4.) Finally, use of copyright-protected material should not be a substitute for students purchasing textbooks or other books readily available in the market place. One of the key components of the copyright centers is the effect of use on the marketability of the work. Does your use dilute the market or potential sales of the copyright holder? If it does, then you're probably infringing on the copyright holders' rights. Limit your use of copyright protected works to those in your classes and the immediate educational community. One way to determine if you are infringing on copyright work is to ask, could anyone off the street just walk in here and use this material? If they can then you are probably in infringement.

Licensing - It's important to remember that any license agreement you enter into with a publisher overrules basic copyright provisions. For example, under copyright law it is illegal to copy from tests or other “consumables”. However, a textbook publisher will often grant permission to copy tests from test banks if you have adopted the textbook. Likewise, almost all computer software comes with separate licensing agreements that put limits on uses that might have been acceptable under the Fair Use clause.

Permission - You can ask for and often obtain permission to use copyright-protected materials for your courses. It is import to first identify what material you wish to use, how much and why. Then contact the publisher and request permission for that specified use. If it results in no reply, don't give up. For a fee, the Copyright Clearance Center provides a service of researching and requesting permission from copyright holders.

Copyright Officer
Jewel Houston - Director of Library Services

P.O. Box 968, Clarendon, TX 79226
Telephone: (806) 874-4813 / 800-687-9737 ext. 116 / Fax: (806) 874-3201

E-mail: jewel.houston@clarendoncollege.edu

TEACH Act

The Technology Education and Copyright Harmonization Act - (TEACH Act) was signed into law by President Bush on November 2, 2002. The Act redefines the terms and conditions on which accredited, nonprofit educational institutions throughout the U.S. may use copyright protected materials in distance education – including websites and other digital means without permission from the copyright owner and without payments of royalties.

Benefits of the TEACH Act

The primary benefit of the TEACH Act for educators is its repeal of the earlier version of Section 110(2), which was drafted principally in the context of closed-circuit television. That law permitted educators to "perform" only certain types of works and generally allowed transmissions to be received only in classrooms and similar locations. These restrictions, and others, usually meant that the law could seldom apply to the context of modern, digital transmissions that might utilize a range of materials and need to reach students at home, at work, and elsewhere. The new version of Section 110(2) offers these explicit improvements:

· Expanded range of allowed works. The new law permits the display and performance of nearly all types of works. The law no longer sweepingly excludes broad categories of works, as did the former law. However, a few narrow classes of works remain excluded, and uses of some types of works are subject to quantity limitations.

· Expansion of receiving locations. The former law limited the transmission of content to classrooms and other similar location. The new law has no such constraint. Educational institutions may now reach students through distance education at any location.

· Storage of transmitted content. The former law often permitted educational institutions to record and retain copies of the distance-education transmission, even if it included copyrighted content owned by others. The new law continues that possibility. The law also explicitly allows retention of the content and student access for a brief period of time, and it permits copying and storage that is incidental or necessary to the technical aspects of digital transmission systems.

· Digitizing of analog works. In order to facilitate digital transmissions, the law permits digitization of some analog works, but in most cases only if the work is not already available in digital form.

To learn more go to: http://www.ala.org/ala/washoff/WOissues/copyrightb

Library Satisfaction Survey

The library is interested in your comments, observations and suggestions about the services, programs and resources provided to you and your students. The library administers a faculty survey once a year, however, we encourage you to take this opportunity and throughout the semester to let us know if we are meeting the academic needs of you and your students.

Revised August 2008

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Located on the library homepage