Eastfield College

A: All DCCCD books are listed on an Online Catalog. You can search for a book by title, subject, author, or keyword.. Remember that all of the DCCCD libraries are included in this catalog. If you cannot find a book on the shelf, please make sure it is an Eastfield Book (EF). To access the Library Online Catalog, please click HERE .

Q: How many items can I check out?

A: We allow a maximum of 10 items. Items may include books, ITV videos, 3-Day videos, Vertical File materials, CDs, CD-ROMs and Diskettes, Laptop Computers, and Digital Cameras.

Q: How long can I keep items that I have checked out?

A: The length of time you may keep an item varies according to what you have checked out. The following is a list of items and length of check out periods. Towards the end of the semester, the student's expiration date serves as the due date.

Books	3 weeks
Vertical Files	3 weeks
CDs	3 weeks
CD-ROMs	3 weeks
ITV Videos	2 days
3-Day Videos	3 days
Laptop Computers	1 week (Eastfield Staff Only)
Digital Cameras	1 week (Eastfield Staff Only)

Q: Can I renew my books? If so, for how long?

A: Yes. You can renew each book one (1) time for another 3-week period unless a hold has been placed on that item or if that item is overdue. Instructions for renewing books.

Q: Can I renew my videos? If so, for how long?

A: Yes. 3-Day videos may be renewed one (1) time for another 3-day period unless a hold has been placed on that item or if that item is overdue. ITV videos may NOT be renewed.

Q: Can I request books from other DCCCD libraries?

A: Yes. A maximum of ten (10) books may be requested from the other DCCCD libraries. This is called Intercampus Loans (ICL). Instructions for requesting books.

Q: Do you have videos that accompany the Distance Learning/Telecourses?

A: We do have videos that accompany most of the telecourses. Instructional Television videos (ITV) are available for a 2-day check out with a maximum of 2 videos per patron. Videos cannot be renewed, nor can holds be placed on them. We also keep copies of these videos on Permanent Reserve at the Media/Reserves desk . These videos are available for in-library use only. Scripts of the telecourse videos are available online through the Library Catalog.

We do not have videos that accompany the Distance Learning courses. Most Distance Learning courses require purchase or lease of videos/DVDs.For more information, please check the Books / Course Materials section (TeleCollege Media Loan Program listed under Step 3) on the Dallas TeleCollege web site.

If you are in a 9000 section number, you may pick up the entire semester video / DVD set at the Richland College Media Center, Room B218, Bonham Hall.

For more information, please call 972 238-6094.Videotapes for TVP are also available at the North Lake College Media Center. For more information, please call 972-273-3427.

Q: Do you carry textbooks for the classes?

A: No, we do not have textbooks for any class unless the Instructor has placed a copy on Reserve or has donated the textbook to the Library. Instructor's Reserves are located at the Media/Reserves desk.

Q: Can I type papers on the library computers?

A: Yes. Our computers are mainly for research purposes, but do have Microsoft Office installed on them. Papers can also be typed in the Computer Lab (L108). For assistance with writing papers visit the LAC (C236).

Q: Can I check my email on the library computers?

A: Yes. All of our computers have internet access. You may check your DCCCD student email through the DCCCD home page or Eastfield College home page.

Q: Do you charge for printing pages off of the internet?

A: Yes, printing costs 5 cents per page. We use an online printing account system. The system accepts only paper money and DOES NOT give change. Money may be added at any time.

Q: Do you carry the THEA Test Study Guide?

A: Yes. We have a small number of the TASP (THEA) study guides available for checkout. We also have some located at the Media/Reserves desk for in-library use.

Q: My instructor placed something on reserve. Where can I find it?

A: All items placed on Reserve are located at the Media/Reserves desk. You need to know the course title and/or your Instructor’s name to look up the item. All Reserve items are listed in the Library Catalog by Instructor's name or course number.

Q: How can I find magazine articles?

A: A large number of articles may be located by using the Online Databases available from the DCCCD Library home page at http://library.dcccd.edu/. Choose Online Database. For further assistance and for help choosing a database, please ask a Reference Librarian.

Eastfield College Library also retains some magazines for one year in print and offers some titles in microform. For further assistance in locating articles and/or magazines, please ask a Reference Librarian.

Q: How can I get a TexShare Card?

A: A TexShare card is available in the Library to currently enrolled students, staff, and faculty. After you fill out an application, you will be issued a TexShare card for the duration of the semester in which you are enrolled.

Questions or Comments Regarding Library Services?

Contact the Librarian III.