Update on Library Printing

ALL public printing in the Library has been suspended. 

The cartridges have been removed from both the 3rd and 4th floor printers and they are turned off.

All students wishing to print should be referred to the 2nd floor MCCN computer lab; issues with paper supply, printer functionality, and passwords should be referred to MCCN HelpLine at 401-6226

4th Floor Library Entrance

Please do not use the 4th floor library door as a regular library entrance--this is a directive from MCW Security Services.

DO NOT share the door code with those who do not work at the library. 

This entrance is only to be used under the following special circumstances: 

1. People who are physically unable to use the stairs

2. Taking the library shelving carts or other large library materials to the 4th floor

CHECK OUT THE NEW FRONT DESK CODEX!!

The front desk codex has been entirely updated and redesigned. It used to reside in the blue folder with a clear cover near each computer.

The NEW CODEX is in a black binder at each front desk computer station and contains ANSWERS TO MANY COMMON QUESTIONS asked at the front desk. 

It includes IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS, COMPUTER LOGINS, A TEXTBOOK LIST, BARCODE INFORMATION and more. 

Please take a few minutes during your shift to familiarize yourself with the new codex and check there for answers before deferring to Library staff. 

REMEMBER TO USE YOUR RESOURCES WHEN PRESENTED WITH A NEW QUESTION.

LIBRARY LAPTOPS

BE SURE TO CHECK LAPTOPS IN & OUT BOTH IN SIERRA AND ON THE LAPTOP LOAN AGREEMENT FORM

We have had a growing number of laptops not being checked in properly, which creates confusion when closing the library and when laptops are checked out again to another patron. 

DO NOT FORGET TO SIGN THE FORMS IN THE DRAWER!

We also have a NEW EXTENDED CHECK-OUT FORM: It is on bright green paper and should be used anytime someone wants to keep a laptop BEYOND THE END OF THE DAY.

This will signal those who are closing the library that these laptops are on extended loan. 

Please ask NOREEN or ALLISON to complete ANY EXTENDED CHECK OUT.

NO EXTENDED CHECK-OUTS CAN BE INITIATED DURING EVENING AND WEEKEND SHIFTS WHEN REGULAR LIBRARY STAFF ARE NOT PRESENT. 

IMPORTANT: PRINTING POLICY

As I'm sure you've all heard, Library policy does NOT allow printing of MCCN course materials on our printers.

Despite heavy signage and continued communications, this policy is being continually violated.

DO NOT refill the public printers for printing of course materials. ONLY provide paper, in small quantities, for printing articles, abstracts, CE certificates and short personal documents. 

NEVER PUT AN ENTIRE REAM IN THE PAPER TRAYS.

After hours and on weekends, if you prefer, you may tell students who ask about printing that you do not have access to the paper supply.

Reminders about Article Searching:

• Only PDF files can be sent on to requesters; be sure that you have accessed and saved a PDF, not HTML document

• Be sure to check ALL THREE places for an article before marking as un-filled:
• PubMed
• EBSCO Full Text Finder
• Mount Carmel catalog (for print format)

• If you aren't sure what one or more of these are or how to access them, check the instructions in the folder at the front desk and/or ask Allison for a refresher

Nighttime Security Escorts

If you are working late at the Library, MCW Security officers will escort you to your vehicle or dorm for safety.

Just call 234-5283 about half an hour before you will be leaving and they will arrange to meet you in a designated location.