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Q: How many books can I check out?
A: Each patron is allowed to check out 10 books at one time
Q: How many videos or DVDs can I check out?
A: Each patron is allowed to check out 2 videos or 2 DVDs at one time
Q: For how long may I borrow a book, DVD or video?
A: Books may be checked out for two weeks at a time. DVDs and videos may be checked out for three days at a time.
Q: How do I get a library card?
A: Your Altamaha Technical College student ID card is also your library card.
Q: What are the rules for using library computers?
A: You must show your current Altamaha Technical College student card in order to use library computers. Food, drinks, and cell phone usage are not permitted in the library computer lab.
Q: Do I have to pay to print?
A: Altamaha Technical College students do not have to pay for printing in the library.
Q: I lost a library book. What should I do?
A: See the Library Director so you can make arrangements to pay for the lost book. Until the lost book is paid for, a hold will be placed on your student account.
Q: How do I renew materials?
A: Items may be renewed by visiting the library, calling the library, or emailing the library.
Q: How many times can I renew my books?
A: As often as needed unless there is a hold on the book.
Q: How can I request that new materials be purchased?
A: Submit a library suggestion form and the Library Director will review it.
Q: How much does it cost to make copies?
A: 8.5 x 11 .15 per page
8.5 x 14 .20 per page
Q: Can I borrow headphones to use in the library?
A: Yes—if they are available.
Q: Is there a scanner I can use in the library?
A: On the Jesup Campus, the Altamaha Technical College Library does have a scanner for student use.
Q: Does the library have audio-visual equipment that I can borrow?
A: The library checks out A/V equipment to faculty members for class projects. Students are not permitted to check out A/V equipment.
Q: Does the library lend laptops?
A: The library lends laptops to faculty for class projects.
Q: Is the library wireless-accessible?
A: Yes, the library is wireless-accessible.
Q: Can I access library resources from off campus?
A: Yes, you can access library resources from off campus. The web address is http://www.altamahatech.edu/library
Q: Can I get reference help from a librarian?
A: Yes, you can get reference help from a librarian. Call 912-427-1928, Email atclibrary@altamahatech.edu or stop by Room 184.
Q: Can I make an appointment with a librarian to get personalized research assistance?
A: Yes, you can make an appointment with a librarian to get personalized research assistance. Call 912-427-1928 to make an appointment.
Q: Can I ask a reference question by email?
A: Yes, you can ask a reference question by email. The email address is atclibrary@altamahatech.edu
Q: How do I know if the Altamaha Technical College Library has a book?
A: Look in the Altamaha Technical College Library card catalog. The web address is http://library.altamahatech.edu
Q: How do I get books that are not at the Altamaha Technical College Library?
A: Submit an ILL request to any library staff member and the request will be processed.
Q: How do I find electronic books?
A: Look in the Altamaha Technical College Library card catalog. The web address is http://library.altamahatech.edu. Once the e-book is located, click on the link and it will take you directly to the e-book.
Q: Does the Altamaha Technical College Library catalog contain records for everything in the print collection? What’s in the card catalog?
A: Yes, the Altamaha Technical College Library catalog contains records for everything in the print collection. The card catalog shows the call numbers, titles, and locations of all materials in the Altamaha Technical College Library catalog.
Q: Can I check out magazines?
A: Yes, you can check out archived (old) magazines. Current magazines do not circulate.
Q: Does the Library have WiFi?
A: WiFi is now available during school hours at all of the ATC campuses in designated areas (including the libraries and learning resource centers). Look for signs that say Open WiFi.
Q: What is WiFi?
A: WiFi, or Wireless Fidelity, is the use of wireless radio frequencies to connect a computer with wireless network cards to a wireless router that sends out the frequencies from a modem. In other words, no cables are needed to connect your computer to the internet. Connection speed varies by location, the number of users on the WiFi, and the capability of your equipment.
Q: How do we access WiFi?
A: In order to use WiFi at ATC, you will need to bring your own laptop in. Your laptop will need to have WiFi capabilities build in, or you will need to have purchased and installed a WiFi network card. ATC does not provide wireless cards and does not install them. Our equipment should be compatible with most WiFi equipment, but makes no guarantees that you will be able to connect with the wireless network.
Once your laptop is ready, you need no special passwords or settings. ATC has Open WiFi, which means that it is open to all visitors…no special encryption settings, user names, or passwords are required. Once you connect and open the internet, you will have to agree to the Computer and WiFi Use Agreement to finish your connection to the internet. If you do not agree, you lose your wireless session.
Using ATC’s wireless network agreement subjects you to the same rules for network use that would apply to using the school’s computers would. Attempts to circumvent network procedures or to access or manipulate equipment that you are not authorized to use may jeopardize any and all future rights to use ATC’s wireless network or equipment.
Using WiFi, you can check e-mail, surf the Internet, do online research, and visit the ATC library web to search the library catalog and the library’s databases. Although much of the library’s resources are available with the WiFi connection, you will not have access to printers on the wireless network. You will need to save or email your documents to a location with access to a printer in order to print. While surfing the internet you may find that some websites are blocked by our filter.
Q: What about WiFi security?
A: Since it is an Open Network, the connection is unsecured. Do not send personal or sensitive data or do any banking or purchasing that you might not want others to see while on the WiFi network.
ATC offers no technical assistance with your configuration or any changes that you might make to your computers’ settings. If you need help, you should contact the manufacturer of your hardware or software. It is your responsibility to provide anit-virus protection and to make sure your equipment is protected. ATC is not responsible for damages incurred for incorrect, insufficient, or incomplete security settings or lack of virus protections. You, as the user, assume all risks when using the ATC WiFi network. Any virus-infected computer that connects to the ATC WiFi network will be permanently blocked.
Altamaha Technical College Library Card Catalog
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