LIBRARY MISSION

The Library has as its mission to serve the educational community of West Georgia Technical College by supporting the curriculum and the professional and personal information needs of the students, faculty, staff, and other users of services of the College. Through its resources, services, and personnel, the Library strives to acquire and make accessible a well-balanced collection of materials in a variety of formats to support the College’s instructional programs at the degree, diploma, and certificate levels, as well as to stimulate and encourage independent development and life-long learning.

(This statement was accepted by the Library Advisory Committee on May 24, 2000 with further revision in March 2003 and April 2004.)

LIBRARY SERVICES

On-line catalog

Internet access, including GALILEO databases

Computer-equipped writing center with access to Microsoft Office 2000 software.

Approximately 218 current periodical subscriptions and back issues of many
Newspapers: Atlanta Constitution, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, LaGrange Daily News, Newnan Times Herald, and Wall Street Journal

CD-ROM index/abstract/full-text database: ProQuest

General reference works

Paperback exchange service

Coin-operated copier: 10 cents per copy

Five individual study rooms

At least one reference librarian is on duty during operating hours to provide assistance.

LIBRARY GUIDELINES

No food or drinks are allowed in the library--a snack center is just outside the entrance to the library.

Reference materials do not circulate--you may use them freely within the library.

In order to check out materials, you must have a library card or a library barcode affixed to your student ID card.

Students may obtain a card (good for two years) by filling out an application at the circulation desk.

Non-students 16 years old or older may obtain a card (good for one year) by filling out an application at the circulation desk, showing a picture ID, and paying a $20 non-refundable fee.

Present your card each time you wish to check out materials.

Circulating items may be checked out for two weeks unless an instructor has placed a restriction on the time. If no other person is waiting for the item, you may renew the item for another week.

You are responsible for items checked out on your card--DO NOT ALLOW OTHERS TO USE YOUR CARD.

Fines of 10 cents per school day are assessed for overdue items. The fine is payable at the time the item is returned. Failure to pay fines or return items can result in the loss of library privileges and the holding of all school records until settlement is made.

If you are accompanied by children under 16, you must provide supervision and/or materials for them to work with. Our computers are not available to them, nor are our reference services. You may check out books for your children with your card.

With your library privileges, you agree to abide by the acceptable use policy and avoid using the computers to play games or to access Internet sites which may be considered pornographic, lewd, or indecent.

If someone needs to use a computer for class-related activities while you are using a chat room or sending email, you may be asked to give up the use of that station.

Current West Georgia Tech students have preference in using computers.

interlibrary loan services are available by filling out a request at the circulation desk.