1. Introduction to the Library
For New Students

2. Library Facilities & Resources
Study carrels
Group study rooms
Computers, printers
Photocopiers
Typewriters
Microform reader
Tutorials & Guides
Library Workshops
Library 191 class
Reference Help provided by a librarian!

3. Information Resources
PRINT/PHYSICAL
Books
Reference books
Articles
Journals
Magazines
Newspapers
CDs
Audio cassettes
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ELECTRONIC
E-books
E-Ref books
Article databases
Journals
Magazines
Newspapers
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World Wide Web

4. Library Hours FALL/SPRING: Mon-Thu 8am-9pm; Fri 8am-4pm; Sat 10am-2pm
Closed Sun and school holidays
WINTER/SUMMER:
Mon-Thu 8am-8pm;
Closed Fri-Sun and school holidays
Remote access 24/7 from anywhere with internet connection (username and password required)

5. Other Options
Reciprocal borrowing privileges at Cal-State Los Angeles (CSULA) and Pasadena City College (PCC)
Glendale/Pasadena, Burbank and Los Angeles public libraries
Interlibrary loan

6. GCC Borrowing Privileges
Circulating Books
2 weeks, renewable 3 times
Reference Books (main floor)
Library Use Only
Reserve Books [Textbooks]
2-Hour Library Use only
Overnight, 3-day, One-week

7. Find Books and more… What is in the Catalog?
Annual reports – Upper level
Books – Upper level
ESL – Main floor
Faculty reserve – Main floor
Juvenile Collection – Main floor
Microforms – Main floor
Newspapers - Main floor
Periodicals – Upper level [current issue - Main floor]
Reference – Main floor
Electronic books
World Wide Web

8. Online Demo of the Catalog
For each catalog record, look for:
Location
Type of item and where to find it
Call Number
Shelving order
Availability
Is it currently where it’s supposed to be?

9. What’s in the Call Number? Dewey Decimal Classification
000 Generalities
100 Philosophy & psychology
200 Religion
300 Social sciences
400 Language
500 Natural sciences & mathematics
600 Technology (Applied sciences)
700 The arts
800 Literature & rhetoric
900 Geography & history

10. Find Articles in Databases
(Full-text) Access to articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers
Print-out in the library (cost $0.10/page)
to yourself

11. Library Homepage Catalog Article Databases
or “Find Books and more”
Article Databases
or “Find Articles in Databases”
Find Books in Other Libraries
Citing Sources
Borrowing & Circulation
Interlibrary Loan Request
Workshops
Sign up for Workshops
Library Credit Courses
Tutorials & Guides
Evaluating Web Pages
Database search guides
GCC Research Guides
General Info and Policies

12. Thank You!
Please remember that Reference Librarians are here to help you!
Go to the Reference Desk for assistance, and a librarian will help you find what you need.