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Many of the FAQ links in this page refer back to the Kendall Campus Library's
About
the Library page. You might also want to visit the College-wide
MDC Libraries page to learn about the libraries at
Miami Dade College's other campuses, and to find information that pertains to all MDC
Libraries.
FAQs: Policies
FAQs: Research
FAQs: Faculty Support
Click
here for
the Library Instruction Class Request Form.
Click
here
for the Reserve Request Form.
Can I get a list of the books I have checked out?
You can visit the Circulation/Reserve Desk or log into the LINCCWeb MyAccount feature
(Borrower ID = MDC student number; PIN = last 4 digits of
MDC student number)
to get a list of the items
that are currently checked out to you. Once an item is
returned to the library, it is removed from your account, so it is
not possible to get a list of all the items you've checked out in
the past.
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What's the difference between my
LINCCWeb Account and
my MyMDC Account?
You can log into the LINCCWeb
MyAccount
feature to see what library materials are
currently checked out to you, renew your
books online, and view any outstanding
library obligations. Your LINCCWeb Borrower ID is your
MDC student number, and your
PIN (unless you change it) is the last 4 digits of your MDC student
number.
Your Borrower ID and PIN are also used for gaining access to the
LINCCWeb Databases
to find articles and other information.
Your LINCCWeb Account should not be
confused with your MyMDC Account, which is
the account you create for yourself that
allows you to use computers on campus,
register for classes online, print your
schedule, view your grades, etc. If you have
not yet created your MyMDC Account, click
here, or visit the Student
Authentication Desk on the first floor of
Building 2 for assistance.
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I can't register for classes or get my official
transcripts because of a "library hold." What does this mean, and
what can I do about it?
A library hold usually means you have failed to return an item
that has been checked out to your account. You must return the item,
pay for it, or replace it with another copy in order to have the
hold removed. You are responsible for all items checked out to your
account. Contact the Circulation/Reserve Desk at (305) 237-2291 for
assistance with resolving library holds.
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How do I find books?
You can search for the Kendall Campus Library's
books, periodical holdings, and audiovisual
materials in the
LINCC
Catalog. The LINCC Catalog may also be used to search for library materials
held by the other campuses of Miami Dade College, and all the
community colleges in Florida.
The Kendall Campus Library's Find Books page
contains links to additional libraries such as the
Miami-Dade County Public Library System and the
Florida International University Libraries.
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How do I find articles?
You can find magazine, journal, and newspaper
articles by visiting the Kendall Campus Library's
Find Articles page. There you will find a
list of electronic databases, many of which include the full text of articles and other kinds of
information.
A convenient way to find articles, periodical indexes, and various
online reference tools is through the LINCCWeb Databases. Your
Borrower ID for logging into the LINCCWeb Databases is your MDC student
number. Your PIN (unless you change it) is the last 4 digits of your MDC student number.
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Can I do my library research from home?
Yes. Anyone with an Internet connection can search for library materials
in the
LINCC Catalog.
You can also connect to the databases listed on the Kendall Campus Library's
Find Articles page, but the appropriate login is
required.
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Does the library have copies of the textbooks for my classes?
The Kendall Campus Library normally does not purchase the textbooks used in Miami Dade College classes. (See Section VII of the College-wide Library Collection Development Policy.)
If an instructor wishes, he or she may place copies of textbooks on reserve at the Library's Circulation/Reserve Desk. Your instructor will let you know if there are materials on reserve for your class. (If you are a faculty member and would like to place materials on reserve, click here for more information.)
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Can I read entire books online?
Books that can be read in their entirety online are known as electronic books, or ebooks.
Due to copyright restrictions, few books published recently or during the 20th century are available for free on the
Internet. However, MDC students and employees may gain free access to subscription-based ebook
collections via the LINCCWeb Databases. For information on logging into these resources, as well as a link to ebook collections that are freely
available on the Internet, click
here.
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Does the library have videos?
The library holds a small collection of popular videos, DVDs, and audiobooks
on CD. These materials may be borrowed for seven days. Additional
audiovisual materials are kept at the Circulation/Reserve Desk and are designated for
in-house use only. However, faculty members may check out these items for
classroom use.
The
Kendall Campus Media Services Department offers a Video On
Demand service that allows students to view videos on computer
workstations in the library or
Computer Courtyard. Students
assigned by their instructor to view a copyrighted video must
provide proof of registration for the course.
Faculty members who wish to use video streaming in the classroom or add a video to the
Digital Media Library may visit the
Media Services web site or call (305) 237-2191.
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What is LINCCWeb?
LINCCWeb is a powerful research tool that provides 24/7 access to
a variety of information resources. Your Borrower ID for logging into LINCCWeb is your
MDC student
number. Your PIN (unless you change it) is the last 4
digits of your MDC student number.
LINCCWeb consists of:
- The
LINCC Catalog, which includes the
holdings of the MDC libraries and all the libraries in Florida's
Community College System.
You do not have to be logged into LINCCWeb to search the
LINCC Catalog, but logging in allows you to
use some of the catalog's additional features, such as placing
online requests for materials from other institutions.
- A variety of LINCCWeb Databases, many offering full text
content from journals, magazines, newspapers, and other types of information resources.
You can search an individual database, or use the "Search Multiple Databases" option
to search several databases simultaneously.
- The MyAccount
feature, which allows you to see what library materials are currently checked out to you, renew your books
online, and view any outstanding library obligations.
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How can I get help?
- Visit the library's Reference and Information Services Desk, or call (305) 237-2077 or
(305) 237-2292 to speak with a Kendall Campus librarian.
- Try using one of the online tutorials or other tools on the Kendall Campus Library's
Guides page.
- Try using the statewide
Ask-a-Librarian
virtual reference service.
(Click
here for more information on Ask-a-Librarian.)
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Do adjunct faculty members have borrowing privileges?
Yes, but if you are an adjunct you must renew your
borrowing privileges each semester by presenting a letter from your Department Chairperson verifying current employment.
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How can I help my students learn more about using the library and writing research papers?
- Schedule your class for a library instruction session. Click here for details.
- Refer your students to the Kendall Campus Library's Guides page, which contains links to tutorials, helpful web pages,
handouts, and subject-specific pathfinders.
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How can I keep abreast of what's new in the Kendall Campus Library?
Visit the Kendall Campus Library's
news
blog to learn about new resources, upcoming events, etc.
You can click the envelope icon
located at the bottom of each post to e-mail the news to your colleagues or students. If you would like to
receive an e-mail alert when a new item is posted to the news blog, send a message to Jenny Saxton
with the words "news alert" in the subject line.
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