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Introduction to Library Research
Contents
Introduction
Library Orientation
Resources Supported by FSU
Services Provided by Chesnutt Library
Library Guide to Starting Research
Searching for Materials at Chesnutt
Library
Services
Provided by Chesnutt Library
Off-Campus
Access
My Library
Record
Interlibrary
Loan
Off-Campus Access
What is Off Campus Access?
Off Campus Access is available for most of the Library's online resources.
FSU students, faculty and staff and students
enrolled in the University's Distance Education programs may access
electronic resources from computers located off campus.
Who has Off Campus Access?
FSU students, faculty and staff and students
enrolled in the University's Distance Education programs may access
electronic resources off campus.
What can I do with Off Campus Access?
All the same activities you can do when on a computer in the library (well
almost!). There are a very few databases that are restricted to users in
the Library.
NetLibrary can be used Off Campus after you set up a free
account using a computer in the Chesnutt Library.
NetLibrary provides access to full text
electronic books purchased by the Library. To access NetLibrary eBooks,
you must first create an account using a computer in the Chesnutt Library.
When you visit the NetLibrary home page you will see the name of your
library in the navigation bar on the top of the screen. You will also find
a "Create an Account" link in the Current Members box on the right side of
your screen. Select this link to create a user name and password you can
use to check out the library's eBooks either from within the library or
remotely using any computer with Internet access.
How do I
get Off Campus Access?
In
order to access resources from off-campus, patrons must identify
themselves as FSU affiliates by entering their
name, University ID number (Social Security Number) and library PIN.
What is my
PIN?
A PIN (or Personal
Identification Number) is your secret code which is known only to you
and which guarantees the privacy of your library record. When selecting
your PIN, you may use letters, numbers, or a combination of letters and
numbers.
Create a
PIN now
YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON WHO
KNOWS YOUR PIN! If you forget your PIN then you can contact the
Circulation Desk and ask a Librarian to delete your PIN. Once the
old PIN is deleted you can create a new one.
What if have
a question or need help?
If you have a question contact
the Librarians at the Reference Department, 910-672-1233.
Here is more information about
Off Campus Access.
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My Library Record
What is My Library Record?
My Library Record provides
online access to your library record.
What can I do in My Library Record?
In My Library Record you can
1.
Modify your pin
2.
Use
Items Currently Checked Out to see what titles you have checked, when
they are due or overdue, see the call number of checked out items, and
renew items.
3.
Use
Requests (holds) outstanding to see the status of items you have
requested.
How do I
login to My Library Record?
Select My Library Record on the
Library's homepage.
Provide your name, social
security number (without dashes), and your library PIN.
What is my
PIN?
A PIN (or Personal
Identification Number) is your secret code which is known only to you
and which guarantees the privacy of your library record. When selecting
your PIN, you may use letters, numbers, or a combination of letters and
numbers.
Create a PIN now
YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON WHO
KNOWS YOUR PIN! If you forget your PIN then you can contact the
Circulation Desk and ask a Librarian to delete your PIN. Once the
old PIN is deleted you can create a new one.
What if have
a question or need help?
If you have a question contact
the Librarians at the Reference Department, 910-672-1233.
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Interlibrary Loan
What is
Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary loan is a library
service that students, faculty, and staff can use to request books or
photocopies of articles from other libraries.
How do I use
Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary Loans are
requested through an online form accessed through the library's home page.
First time users are asked to register, for free, and create a username
and password. It is important to remember your username and
password. Using your username and password you can monitor your
Interlibrary Loan transactions; what have you requested, when did you
request the item, has it arrived yet. When the Interlibrary Loan
arrives the Interlibrary Loan Librarian will contact you.
What if I
have a question or need Help?
Visit the
Interlibrary Loan page
by selecting "Interlibrary Loan" on the library's homepage.
The
Interlibrary Loan page
has links to FAQs and
information for First
Time Users.
Also, you can contact the
Interlibrary Loan Librarian,
Vera Hooks, in the
Reference Department.
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Return to
Subject Guides Home Page
Return to
Reference Department Home Page
Return to Chesnutt Library's Home Page
Return to Fayetteville State University's
Home Page
Charles W. Chesnutt Library,
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, N.C. 28301
Page Maintained By: Laura Bell Wright
lwright@uncfsu.edu
Last Updated: 5/23/05
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