Library Resources for Distance Learners
Frequently
Asked Questions
Welcome to the Rogue Community College Library. We recognize that
as a distance learner enrolled in either a televised or web-based course,
you have special needs with regard to accessing library materials. Below
you will find answers to a list of frequently asked questions about library
services. For a more complete picture of the wide variety of resources
available to you, please go to the RCC Library
homepage and browse at your leisure.
Why do I need a library card?
You will need to have a SOLIS library card to check out books,
tapes or CD's from any of the member libraries in the SOLIS consortium. A
library card and password enable you to request materials from SOLIS
libraries. In addition, your library card number is also your Patron
ID to access EBSCOhost from remote locations via the Internet connection.
How do I get a library card?
Stop by the circulation desk at the SOLIS branch library most
convenient to you. Please bring photo ID and proof of your current
mailing address. Your drivers license will be sufficient for both
of these requirements if it shows your current address. You choose your
password when applying for your library card.
How do I get a library card password?
If you currently have a library card from RCC, Jackson County,
or Josephine County go to the circulation desk at the branch library
most convenient to you to request a password.
How do I check books out?
Once you have located library materials within the SOLIS system and
requested that they be sent to the branch library most convenient to
you, you will be notified by phone or mail when they arrive. Go
to the circulation desk of the branch library holding your materials.
Inform them that you have holds to pick up and give them your library
card.
How do I find the SOLIS library nearest to me?
The SOLIS consortium of libraries is made up of the RCC Library
system as well as the Jackson County and Josephine County Library systems. 22
library branch locations are available to you. Please follow the
appropriate link below to locate the library nearest to you.
In Jackson County, look
here.
In Josephine County, look
here.
For RCC, look
here.
What libraries other than SOLIS libraries will accept my library card?
In addition to having borrowing privileges at any of the 22 locations
within the SOLIS system, your card can also be used at the following
college libraries. You will be required to provide I.D. with
proof of mailing address when checking materials out at these libraries.
OIT -
Oregon Institute of Technology Library
UCC - Umpqua Community College Library
Can I borrow books from Southern Oregon University?
Yes, RCC students enrolled in at least a one credit class have
checkout privileges at SOU. Access the SOU library catalog to place
book material on hold for delivery to Redwood or Riverside Campus.
Books circulate for a 2 week loan period and may be renewed (if no
holds are pending) in person, by phone or online. Photo ID and proof
of mailing address will be required if using the SOU library in person.
http://lib.sou.edu/screens/opacmenu.html
How do I search for magazine articles?
Several periodical databases are available to you through the RCC
Library homepage. The primary resource for periodicals is EBSCOhost.
This is a collection of databases indexing articles in over 2700 journals,
as well as the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Abstracts are
provided for all articles, and the complete articles are available online
for approximately 1800 of the journals. As an RCC student, you have access
to this database from home as well as on campus. Please follow
this link to access
EBSCOhost. Your Patron I.D. is your library card number.
What do I do if I have a reference question?
We have well trained, knowledgeable staff to help guide you through
the research process. Assistance is available to you in person at the RCC
libraries located on the Redwood Campus in Grants Pass and the Riverside
Campus in Medford. We will also be happy respond to your questions by
phone or e-mail. The number for the reference desk on the Riverside
Campus is (541) 245-7522. For the Redwood Campus, please dial (541)
956-7153. If you prefer to use e-mail, please contact us at:
libraryref@roguecc.edu
Reserve Room
Campus libraries provide a Reserve Room for instructors' materials. The
Reserve Room contains a collection of
textbooks and other materials placed in the library by the instructors
for the use of their students. All telecourse
materials are available from the Reserve Room.
Instructor will determine the conditions for the loan. The loan
period is typically two hours, but other time allotments may be
designated -- even up to three months. Telecourse materials are
limited to in library use only.
Late returns incur fines. The charge varies with the type of loan.
Be sure to ask when the item is due. You are responsible for the
item until it is returned.
The Reserve Room is open during the library
hours.
Contact the Circulation Desk for further information.
Redwood Campus (541) 956-7152
Riverside Campus (541) 245-7512
Table Rock Campus (541) 245-7820
Can I search the library catalog from home?
Yes, the SOLIS library catalog lists books, videos, audio cassettes,
compact discs and other materials owned by the various SOLIS member
libraries. The catalog can be used from any computer on campus, as
well as from your home or office. Materials from any of the member
libraries can be requested through the SOLIS catalog and delivered
to any of the 22 branch library locations you choose. To use
the catalog, just follow this link to the
SOLIS homepage.
Where can I view Tele-course video tapes?
Go to the circulation desk of either the Redwood Campus Library
or the Riverside Campus Library. Remember to bring your library
card. Video tapes check out for 2 hours and must be viewed in the
library.
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