1. Welcome to the Rio Grande Library
Kristin Sanchez, RG Librarian Updated 7/2011

2. Computer areas close 30 minutes before closing.
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-8:30pm
Friday: 7:30am-2:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Computer areas close 30 minutes before closing.

3. Circulation Desk Check out books/videos using your EPCC ID
Books-3 weeks
Videos -1 week
Sign in to use a computer
EPCC ID needed
Reserve items
If your instructor has something on reserve, ask for it here by class or instructor name.

4. Reference Desk Ask us for help for any question you may have!
We will help you find what you need for your assignments.
Librarians available when library is open.
Sign up here to use a group study room.

5. Current Periodicals
This is where you will find the recent editions of magazines, journals, and newspapers.
If you need to see an older edition of one of these items, ask for it at the Circulation Desk. (ID Required)

6. Catalog/Database Computers
There are 3 computers next to the Reference Desk reserved for Catalog and Database searching.
If you don’t find what you are looking for, ask us for help!

7. Books
Reference books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks are found on the right side of the library.
Books and videos that are available to check out are found on the left side of the library.

8. We have sections of paperback and fiction books you can borrow.
Leisure Reading
We have sections of paperback and fiction books you can borrow.

9. Computers
Sign in at the Circulation Desk to use a computer (ID required)
Computers have Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Internet access.
Scanners available.
Copies are available using a copy card.
B&W prints: 5 cents
Color prints: 25 cents

10. Copy Card Machine To print from computers you must have a copy card.
To purchase a copy card, go to the Circulation Desk.
Insert a dollar bill into the machine.
Copy card comes out with 50 cents credit on it.
You can add more money to it, so don’t throw it away!

11. Printers Library has 2 printing stations.
Printer 1 is located at the front of the library
Printer 2 is located at the back of the library.
The color printer is located at the back of the library as well.

12. Copiers Copy machines are located at the front of the library.
Copies are 10 cents/page.
Cash or copy cards can be used to make copies.

13. Group Study Rooms Available for groups of 3 or more.
Blackboard, computer, TV/DVD/VCR provided.
Sign up at the Reference Desk to use one of the rooms for 2 hours (EPCC ID required)
Reservations are taken up to two days in advance (by phone or in person.)

14. Study Areas There are many areas for you to study.
Individual study carrels are available.
Large tables are available to accommodate groups.

15. Other Media Available VCR/DVD players Microfiche readers
Microfilm readers
Adaptive Equipment

16. Classroom
“Smart Classroom” with 41 computers available for library instruction and research

17. Conference Room Used for meetings and teleconferences.
Equipped with DVD/VCR; Projector; Computer; White Board

18. Enjoy our seasonal exhibits and displays
National Nurses Week
Dia de los Muertos

19. Contact Us Phone E-mail Chat 831-4019 (Reference Desk)
(Circulation Desk)
Chat
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