Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the library. Below is a list of frequently asked questions. If you do not
find an answer here, visit the Circulation Desk or use one of the other ways to contact
the Library staff.
Location Info
What are the library hours?
Hours are posted on the Library web page:
www.midland.edu/library
Where is the Chap Success Center (Tutoring Services & Exam Room)?
The Chap Success Center is located on the 2nd Floor of the building. This includes
the Writing Center, Exam Room, Computer Lab, Science Tutoring, and Canvas/Office 365
Support.
Chap Success Center
Where is the Canvas Help Desk?
The Canvas Help Desk is located on the 2nd Floor of the building, part of the Chap
Success Center.
Where is the restroom?
Women’s restrooms are in the back corner of the building on the north side. Men’s
restrooms are in the back corner on the south side.
Where is a quiet room where I can study?
Two study rooms are located on the north side of the building, available on a first-come,
first-served basis. Library staff cannot take reservations or kick anyone out of a
study room because they’ve been there too long, are noisy, don’t deserve it, etc.
If both study rooms are in use, you may use room 105 by the circulation desk if it’s
not in use for an event. If you use room 105, you must leave the door open so staff
can easily access the equipment. There are no other rooms available to students.
The Chap Success Center also offers private and semi-private study spaces on the 2nd
Floor of the LRC. The computer lab in LRC 235 is a semi-quiet workspace and includes
a one-person private study room. Additionally, a larger semi-quiet study area is available
near Science Tutoring in LRC 233, providing students with more flexible options for
focused work. They are all first-come first-serve as well.
What is the circulation desk?
The circulation desk is the big desk just inside the library's front doors. Library
staff are always available to help students.
Where is the exit?
Right between the entrances on the front of the building.
Printing
How can I print?
You will need to log into one of our computers. Then you can access your document
and print it using the department code on the bottom of your monitor.
Can I print from a personal device?
The library printer is not accessible to non-library devices. You will need to access
your document from one of our computers.
Can I print in color?
Currently, the library is only able to offer free black and white printing.
Research Help & Finding Books
How do I find books?
There are multiple ways to find books in the library. If you know the book you want,
search for it in
Speedy Search
. Next, select the book title you are searching for. Look for the Shelf Number attached
to your book. Once you have the shelf number, you can locate the books in our stacks.
If you need help, someone at the circulation desk is always available.
How do I find peer reviewed journal articles?
Type your search term into our
SpeedySearch bar
and click “Search.” Choose the “Databases & OA” tab. On the left side of the screen,
under “Limit Search Results,” click “Peer reviewed.” Then, select “yes” and hit include.
Next, click on “Format.” Select “Journal Article” and hit include. Now you are searching
for peer-reviewed journal articles on your topic.
How do I search the database?
You can get database results from our
SpeedySearch bar
if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for, but if you have a pretty good idea
where to find something, you might consider looking in our “A to Z Databases.”
Checking Out Items
Does the library have supplies I can check out?
The circulation desk has supplies to check out: dry erase markers, universal phone
chargers, and headphones.
Scantrons can be purchased in the Bookstore.
Can I check out bones/rocks?
You can check out bone boxes, Hermie models, rock kits, and more from the staff at
the circulation desk.
How do I check out, renew or return books?
Bring your chosen book(s) to the circulation desk with your Midland College student
ID. You can also return and renew/recheck your book for an additional two-week period
at the circulation desk.
General Questions
How do I log into a library computer?
Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys on your keyboard. This will bring up the login screen.
Login with your full student e-mail address and your Canvas password.
How do I sign up for a test?
If you professor instructed you to take a test in the LRC, please visit the Exam Center
webpage for more information.
Exam Center Information
How do I use the Honors Room?
If you’re in the Honors program, sign into the Honors binder at the circulation desk,
take the key card out of the binder, go upstairs and unlock the room, then return
the key card to the binder. You’re now free to use the room. Please leave the door
open while you’re in the Honors room, and the last person out should close the door
behind them.
Does the library sell course books?
The library does not sell books. You can borrow our books but you have to return them
in 2 weeks. We do have some of our course textbooks on reserve so that you can read
or copy from them in the library but those books are not allowed to leave the library.
How do I access an online textbook?
Since each online textbook is accessed differently, start with asking your instructor.
If you run into trouble, we’ll sit with you and try to help you figure it out
What if I lost a personal item at the library?
The circulation desk staff has a lost and found. If it is not found there, check with
the campus police department.
Am I allowed to eat and drink in the library?
Yes, you are provided you are courteous and pick up after yourself. The library also
offers free coffee and water by the circulation desk.
Where can I find a stapler?
There is a stapler built into the copier. There is usually another stapler on the
table right by the copier, a 3-hole punch, a pencil sharpener, scrap paper, and other
small office equipment you might need. If something is missing from the table, the
stapler is out of staples, or you need help figuring out how to use something, ask
at the circulation desk.
How do I access an online textbook
If you need help with your FlatWorld textbook, check out our
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