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COLLECTIONS For a complete listing of our various resources including books, eResources, government information, and statistics and data go to RESOURCES on the library website. Under RESOURCES be sure to view the Subject Guides which are Librarian prepared documents that highlight resources pertinent to researching a given topic.
BOOK, AUDIOVISUAL AND JOURNAL PURCHASES Your suggestions for library purchases are welcome. Contact the subject librarian for your program area or use the purchase suggestion form on the website (under Forms).
Note: The library does not acquire course textbooks, however, such materials may be purchased by your department or donated by faculty. and placed on reserve.
LIBRARIAN SUBJECT AREAS CONTACT
Johns-Wilson, Trish
Justice & Emergency Services, Media, Art & Design
[email protected] 905.721.2000 x. 2388
Mittlestead, Carol
Associate Librarian for Collections
[email protected] 905.721.2000 x. 2005
Zhou, Nathalie Interdisciplinary Studies & Employment Services, Centre for Food
[email protected] 905.721.2000 x. 2966
McFarlan, Ken Health Science & Community Services
[email protected] 905.721.2000 x. 2962
Miller, Meghan Science, Engineering & Technology, Skilled Trades & Renewable Technology
[email protected] 905.721.2000 x. 5360
Munroe, Fiona Business , IT & Management [email protected] 905.721.2000 x. 2963
Find Books (under Resources-Library Catalogue OR through the Direct Access library website link on the main page).
Find E-Books (under Resources-eResources @ the Library.
Find Articles (under Resources-eResources@ the Library– Journal Titles OR Library Indexes and Databases.
Find DVDs and videos listed in the library catalogue (under Resources -Media). DVDs and videotapes previously housed in Media Services department can now be accessed at the North Oshawa Library. A/V equipment booking is done through Media Services (905.721.8668 x3333 opt. 2).
September 2016
ACCESSING E-RESOURCES You may also access the library’s catalogue and electronic resources from your own computer at home or at work via the library website. To access electronic resources you will need your faculty id number and network password.
Campus Libraries Faculty Guide
The Durham College Library system is presently comprised of two locations:
North Oshawa Library 50 Founders Drive, Oshawa map
Whitby Library 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby map
See Circulation contact information and hours on p. 4.
WHAT IS DIGILOG? Digilog is an online digital archive. From the library website under RESOURCES—Archives—Digital Archives you will find DC/UOIT’s newspaper (full text), The Chronicle, and Campus Photographs.
GIFTS AND DONATIONS If you have books to donate see: About the Library—Durham College Library Policy and Related Documents- Gifts and Donations Principles and Procedures information and contact the subject librarian for your program to make arrangements.
General Reference Inquiries [email protected] 905.721.2000 x. 2390
Reference
Research and Teaching Support
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Teaching Support
GUEST LECTURER10 minutes - 50 minutes Invite a librarian to your class for a short visit, to provide targeted instruction on a specific skill like finding course reserves or, book a longer visit, and we'll review the entire research process, identifying stages where library resources and library staff can provide assistance.
INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS: AN INTRODUCTIONOne 50 minute class Classes cover the research process, with an emphasis on using the resources and guides accessible on the library website to find and retrieve information from books, articles and recommended websites; and on analyzing and evaluating these sources.
USING LIBRARY RESOURCES TO CONDUCT RESEARCH FOR A SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT One 50 minute class; additional 50 minute tutorial as appropriate These classes are designed to teach students how to use the tools required to find and retrieve information for a specific assignment.
LIBRARY TOUR20 minutes; in your class or at the library Visit the library with your class for a walking tour of the library, and an overview of the library services and facilities available to students. Virtual tours are available for those unable to bring their class to the library.
RESEARCH HELP FOR YOUR STUDENTS ON THE LIBRARY WEBSITE
Getting Started: For helpful hints on defining a topic, gaining an overview and brainstorming ideas go to RESEARCH HELP—Research Process - Get Started.
Understand Information Sources: To understand the differences between information types including peer-reviewed/scholarly vs. popular, primary vs. secondary sources, and document types & formats go to: RESEARCH HELP—Research Process - Understand information sources.
Access & Find: Find and locate information in books, articles and websites to support your research question under RESEARCH HELP—Research Process—Access & Find.
Search Strategies: Get help with strategies to search most book catalogues and article databases under RESEARCH HELP—Research Process– Search Strategies.
Evaluate & Analyze: For detailed help with analysis and evaluation of various sources of information go to RESEARCH HELP—Research Process– Evaluate & Analyse.
Present & Cite: Information on how to organize, and cite information sources under RESEARCH HELP—Research Process– Present & Cite.
INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS AND SUPPORT TO FACULTY Reference Librarians provide instruction to students and support to faculty in the areas of research and information literacy. Individual or small group appointments can also be made with your Subject Librarian. To book an Information Literacy Skills class or any of the sessions listed below phone the Reference desk at 905.721.2000 x. 2390. The Library has two classrooms with seating and computer workstations that may be combined to fit a maximum of 60 students For more details on classes offered see options below or go to the library website under SERVICES - Instructional Services.
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INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICES Interlibrary loan service is available FREE OF CHARGE to students, faculty and staff.
If the resource that you require is not available within Durham College Library in either paper or electronic format, you may
request an interlibrary loan. Click on Services – Interlibrary Loans to access this service.
RESERVES - PRINT & ELECTRONIC You may place print books and articles (existing library materials or your own personal copies) on Reserve at the Circulation Desk for a 3-hour, 1-day, or 3-day loan period. Simply fill in a form available at the Circulation Desk or use our online form (through our SERVICES—Reserves—Information for Faculty: How to place an item on reserve).
Print and electronic copies of course reserves can be searched in the library catalogue by instructor name, course code, or course name.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES—COPYRIGHT Use of all electronic resources subscribed to by the Durham College Library is governed by licensing agreements that restrict use to Durham College students, faculty and staff, for education or research purposes only.
Instructions on how to create durable links or persistent URLs are available under RESEARCH HELP—Copyright Guide—Licenses-Where the Library Prohibits Copying.
For more information see: RESEARCH HELP—Copyright Guide.
RECIPROCAL BORROWING The following institutions will lend directly, in person, to staff, faculty, and students from Durham College :
Algonquin, Boreal, Cambrian, Canadore, Centennial , College La Cite, Conestoga, Confederation, Fanshawe, George Brown, Georgian, Humber, Lambton, Loyalist, Mohawk, Niagara, Northern, St. Clair, St Lawrence, Sault, Seneca, Sheridan, Sir Sandford Fleming.
Library Card: To use the libraries at these colleges present your valid Durham College photo ID card and complete any necessary registration form. Collateral identification may be required. You will be issued a library card for use at the library. For more information see Services - Borrowing Services - Reciprocal Borrowing.
Borrowing Information
IS PERMISSION NEEDED FLOWCHART See RESEARCH HELP—Copyright Guide—Durham College is Permission Needed? flowcart to download the four-step chart.
YOUR LIBRARY CARD Your faculty identification card is your library card and must be presented when you borrow materials. Bring your ID to the Library Circulation Desk at the beginning of each academic school year to have it updated.
BORROWING INFORMATION Faculty may borrow up to 50 books for a thirty day period. Faculty may request term loan at the time of checkout. Such loans are subject to recall, after the regular staff loan period of 30 days. Most paper periodicals (limit 3 items) may be borrowed for three days.
Renewals Three renewals are permitted as long as no one else is waiting for the items. Materials may be renewed online using your My Account PIN provided to you when you update your library card at the Circulation Desk. You may also renew in person or over the phone: 905.721-3082.
Placing Holds A hold can be placed online on most items that are signed out to another borrower.
To place a hold, click on the 'Place Hold' link in the library catalogue record of the item you wish to place on hold. You will be asked to enter your User ID and PIN.
My Account - User ID and PIN Information Your User ID is your staff number or, if you were issued a separate library card, your library card number. Your PIN number is reviewed with you each year when you register for library privileges. If you have forgotten your PIN click here or call the Circulation Desk at 905.721-3082.
CURRENT AWARENESS— NEW BOOKS AND JOURNAL LITERATURE Email Alerts To keep up-to-date with journal literature, try the alerting services available through many of the library’s database subscriptions. To view new book titles in your subject area click here (under RESOURCES—Library Catalogue—New Print Titles).
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Library Hours/Contact Information
GENERAL INQUIRIES
General Library Inquiries Karla Gomez [email protected] OR
905.721.2000 x. 2214
REFERENCE SERVICE HOURS
Monday—Thursday 7:45 a.m. to Midnight 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NORTH OSHAWA LIBRARY HOURS (For summer, holiday, or extended hours see: Hours.
Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Closed
WHITBY LIBRARY HOURS (For summer, holiday, or extended hours see: Hours.
WHITBY LIBRARY CONTACTS (For summer, holiday, or extended hours see Quick Links—Hours)
Bosyj, Caren Polera, Maria
General Inquiries [email protected] [email protected]
905.721.2000 x. 4218
NORTH OSHAWA CIRCULATION CONTACTS
Circulation Desk General Circulation Inquiries [email protected] 905.721.3082
Caddies, Allison Interlibrary Loans [email protected] 905.721.2000 x.2652
Downie, Karin Access Services Manager [email protected] 905.721.2000 x.2967
Kirkham, Robyn Reserve [email protected] 905.721.2000 x.2412