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Q. What is the name of the Online Public Access Catalog
(OPAC) system used at Cochrane Woods Library?
A. Our online catalog is called WebCat.
Q. How are books shelved in the library?
A. The books, except for those in the curriculum lab area, are
classified according to the Library of Congress classification
system, and are shelved according to the LC call numbers
assigned to each book. The call numbers are a combination
of letters and numbers, such as:
ML
100
.B47
For assistance finding books on the shelves, please ask a
library staff member.
Q. What are the library's borrowing policies?
A. See: Circulation policies
Q
. Does the library keep reserve materials for classes?
A. Yes. Library materials, and personal copies of books
and articles provided by professors, can be put on reserve
for classes. These materials are kept at the circulation desk.
Q. Does the library charge overdue fines?
A. Students are charged overdue fines. See Student circulation policies.
Q. How do I return library materials?
A. Books may be returned at the inside bookdrop near the
circulation counter during library hours. When the library is
closed, you may use the outside bookdrop located near
the entrance.
Important!! Videotapes, records, CDs, and
other AV materials and breakable items must be
returned to the circulation department to avoid damage.
Q.
Can reserve materials be checked out, and if so, for how
long?
A. Yes, you may check out reserve items at the circulation desk.
Most items check out for 2 hours. Some check out for 1
day, or 1 week, depending on the needs of the class
Q.
Are journals/periodicals/magazines listed WebCat?
A. Yes, most serials are listed in the online catalog. You should
also check the blue, spiral bound books titled Journal
Holdings in Cochrane-Woods Library. You will find these
near the WebCat terminals.
Q. How can I locate journals/periodicals/magazines in the
library?
A. Journals/periodicals/magazines are shelved
alphabetically by title on the second floor. Current issues
are shelved in middle section of the second floor; back
issues are bound and shelved in the stacks.
Q. Can journals/periodicals/magazines be checked out?
A. No, but you may make photocopies of the articles that you
need.
Q. Where are the photocopy machines?
A. There are two coin-operated photocopiers in the library.
One is located on the first floor, in the reference area near
the water fountain. The other is in the south corner of the
second floor. Copies cost $.05 each. The copiers make
change for $1.00 and $5.00 bills as well.
Q. Where are newspapers located?
A. Daily newspapers are kept on the 2nd floor.
Q.
Are there any newspapers on microfilm?
A. Yes, the back issues of the Christian Science Monitor,
The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal are
available on microfilm.
Q. Where is the microfilm collection located?
A. The microfilm collection is located in the north corner of
the second floor.
Q. Can photocopies be made from microfilms?
A. Yes. Copies can be made at the circulation desk for $.10
each. Request forms are available near the microfilm
collection area and at the circulation desk.
Q. Are their videotapes in our collection?
Can they be checked out?
A. Yes , and yes. The video collection is located near the
circulation desk. For students, video tapes check out
overnight only.
Q. Where can I view videotapes in the library?
A . Room 305 and Room 306 are available on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Q.
Where are reference materials? Can they be checked out?
A . The reference collection is located on the first floor. All
reference books are labelled "Ref" in their call numbers.
Reference materials in general cannot be checked out.
Q.
Can we access the catalogs of other libraries?
A. Yes, links to other libraries are available on the NWU library
website.
Q. What is the name of UNL's online catalog? Can we access
that catalog?
A. The UNL catalog is called IRIS and can be accessed via the web.
Q. Can Wesleyan students check out books from the UNL
libraries?
A. Yes. Present your NWU ID card at the UNL main library
(Love Library) and receive a UNL library card. This card
allows you to check out materials from Love library,
C.Y. Thompson library, and the departmental libraries at UNL.
Q.
How can I get materials that are not locally available?
A. Cochrane-Woods Library provides an interlibrary loan
service to NWU students, faculty, and staff. ILL request
forms are available at the Reference Desk or near the WebCat
computers.
Q. Are there computers in the library for student use?
A. Yes, the Microcomputer Resource Learning Center
(MRLC) is located on the ground floor of the library. HP and
Mac computers in the MRLC can be used by students
during library hours if these labs are not reserved for classes.
Q. What are the opening hours of the MRLC?
A. The computer labs are open when the library is open.
Q
. Is there a phone in the library for patron use?
A. Yes, a phone is available on the third floor near the
study area.
Q.
Is there a typewriter available for patron use?
A. Yes, a typewriter is located outside Room 309 on the third
floor.
If this FAQ does not answer your questions, please talk to a staff member!
Last updated on 8/20/2007
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