LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT INSTRUCTION

CLASS SUPPORT

1. Basic Tour 30 – 50 minutes includes:
   • How to get TNCC and Consortium library cards
   • Orientation to location of various resources
   • How to use the online catalogue
   • Brief introduction to one or two research databases and how to get to the full text or abstract if they are available in addition to the citation.
   • How to find the Internet search engines.

   Please contact the Reference Librarian/Public Services Supervisor as early as possible in the semester to book a reservation. Phone 825-2878, email distancereference@tncc.edu or send an electronic Library Instruction Reservation for Faculty

2. Preparation of a handout listing the library’s resources on a given topic or subject matter. (Please allow at least two weeks notice before you need the handout.)
3. Subject-focused Tour 15 – 30 min. orientation to applicable resources plus availability of Reference Librarian to assist students with their initial searches. May also include handout as described in #2 above. (Please schedule at least two weeks in advance.)
4. Comparison of professional journals and general magazines featuring a particular subject area. A Reference Librarian can pull print journals and magazines prior to your visit and demonstrate some online articles and/or how to evaluate Internet resources. (Please schedule at least two weeks in advance.)
5. Library visit coordination (Please inform the Reference Librarian at least 48 hours prior to any self-guided visit with your whole class.)
   
   FACULTY SUPPORT
   
6. Personalized Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) orientation to electronic resources related to your area of instruction or research.  (Contact the Reference Librarian for an appointment in your office or the library.  See the bottom of the page for contact information.)
7. Faculty may place required reading materials and media (library owned or personal copies) on reserve for their students. The material will be available to students at the Circulation Desk during normal library hours. Items to be placed on reseve must be accompanied by a Reserve Form. Please allow processing time of at least 3 days before students will need items. Call 825-2875 or email BelchE@tncc.edu with questions.
8. Consortium Cards If you want to check out books at another academic library in the Tidewater area, bring a picture ID to the TNCC Circulation Desk to apply for a Consortium Card. Showing a current Consortium Card will allow you to apply for a library card without charge at the desired library. Be sure all materials are returned to all consortium libraries before the end of the semester or if leaving TNCC.
9. Collection Development  Please submit requests for new library materials at any time. We give faculty recommendations first priority. Recommend a Purchase
10. Reference Assistance Reference staff will help you locate materials for your research, graduate work, publications, or class needs.

If you have other library needs, please let us know: