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Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs
Research FAQs
Faculty FAQs
Where is the Kendall Campus Library?The Kendall Campus Library is located on the second floor of Building 2.
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What are the library's hours?
| Monday - Thursday:
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7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Friday: |
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday: |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Sunday: |
Closed |
For holiday
closings and semester break hours, please call (305) 237-0996.
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How do I contact the library?Click
here
for a directory of library personnel.
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Reference and Information
Services Desk: |
(305) 237-2077 or
(305) 237-2292 |
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Circulation/Reserve Desk: |
(305) 237-2291 |
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Interlibrary Loan: |
(305) 237-2783 |
| Library Administration: |
(305) 237-2015
fax: (305) 237-0302 |
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Library Instruction: |
(305) 237-2295 |
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Library Hours: |
(305) 237-0996 |
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Who may use the library?
All Miami Dade College libraries are open to the public, but borrowing
privileges are limited to patrons in the following categories:
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Do I have to pay to use the library?No. The library is free
and open to the public, although MDC students have first priority in the use
of the library's resources and services. Borrowing privileges are free, but limited to
valid
borrowers. The only fees imposed are for
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How do I get a library card?
| Your library card is your MDC Card,
which is activated each semester when you register for classes. Your card is
required for borrowing library materials. If you have not yet obtained your
MDC Card, visit the Kendall Campus
Student Life Office in room 102. |
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You are responsible for all items checked out to your account, and are
strongly advised not to lend your MDC Card to others. Contact the
library at (305) 237-2291 immediately to report a lost or stolen card. |
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What materials can I borrow, and how long can I keep them?
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Material Type |
Loan Period |
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Circulating books: |
3 weeks |
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Audiovisual materials: |
1 week |
| Reference books: |
In-library use only | |
Periodicals: | |
Reserve materials: |
As specified by instructor | |
Animal Ethics
Collection: |
Books: 3 weeks
Videos and periodicals: In-library use only |
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How many items can I borrow?
You may have up to 15 items checked out at a time.
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Can the materials I've borrowed be renewed?
Can I renew them online?
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Circulating books may be renewed twice if no one else has requested them.
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Overdue items may not be renewed.
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Audiovisual materials may not be renewed.
Renewals may be completed in person at the Circulation/Reserve Desk, by phone
at (305) 237-2291, or by
logging into your
LINCCWeb Account
(Borrower ID = MDC student number; PIN = last 4 digits of
MDC student number).
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Can I get a list of the books I have checked out?
You can visit the
Circulation/Reserve Desk or log into your
LINCCWeb Account
(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 the items you've checked out in
the past.
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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.
You can log into your LINCCWeb Account
(Borrower ID = your student number; PIN = last 4 digits of your
student number) to see what materials are currently checked
out to you and to view any outstanding library obligations.
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What do I have to do to use a computer in the
library? Can I use my own laptop?
A MyMDC Account is required to log into a computer workstation. (If you have not
yet created your MyMDC Account, click here.) For
non-MDC patrons, a temporary
guest account may be issued with proper photo ID.
Computer workstations are available on a first-come first-served
basis. However, when demand is high, Miami Dade College students who wish to use
the computers for course-related work have first priority.
All
of the library's computer workstations are
equipped with Microsoft Office. Printing is available through a
pay-to-print system. (Click here for more
information about printing.)
If you have your own laptop, you can connect to the library's wireless network. A MyMDC Account is required.
Printing from your own laptop is not available at this time.
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What do I have to do to use the
library's printers and photocopiers?
All registered students have a Pay to
Print (P2P) account associated with their MyMDC Account. Value may be
added to the P2P account at the Print Release
Station in the library, or at any of the College's print release locations. The cost of
printing is 8 cents per black & white page, or 40 cents per color page. The
Print Release Stations do not accept coins.
The P2P account may also be used to pay
for photocopies. The library's photocopiers also accept one-dollar bills and
coins. The cost is
8 cents per page if using the P2P account, or 10 cents per page if using cash.
Color photocopying is not available at this time.
Please note:
Only a very small amount of cash is kept in the library, which means that change
is often unavailable. Library users are encouraged to bring with them a
sufficient supply of change for printing and photocopying.
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Does the library have study
rooms?
A quiet study area is located in room 2259. Group study rooms are not available
in the library at this time. A small number of group study rooms are located in
the Kendall Campus Computer Courtyard on the first floor of Building 2, but must
be reserved in advance. Visit the
Courtyard's home page for more information.
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What's the difference between my
LINCCWeb Account and
my MyMDC Account?
You can log into your
LINCCWeb Account 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.
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Can I donate materials to the Kendall Campus Library?
Can I recommend materials for the
library to purchase?
Donation of materials may be made by contacting
Barbara Joy at (305) 237-2072,
or
Helena Gomez at (305) 237-2298. A written
acknowledgement will be provided for tax purposes, but will not include a monetary appraisal. Each donation is reviewed by a librarian, and added to the
collection if deemed appropriate.
Recommendations for the purchase of new materials may be made by
contacting
Barbara Joy
at (305) 237-2072. Items will
be purchased if they are determined by a librarian to be appropriate additions
to the collection, and if sufficient funds are available.
If you are a Kendall Campus faculty member and would like to recommend materials
that support your discipline, please click
here.
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How can I find out what's new in the library?- Visit the Kendall Campus Library's
News
Blog to learn about new resources, events,
and more.
- Visit the
New
Books & DVDs Blog for monthly updates on new
acquisitions.
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How do I find articles?
You can find magazine, journal, and newspaper articles by visiting the
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
Find Articles page, but the appropriate login is
required. Click
here for a handout that contains instructions for logging into the
LINCCWeb Databases.
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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
usually 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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What does it mean when a book is "on reserve?"
Faculty members may arrange to have certain materials placed on reserve for
their students. These materials are kept at the Circulation/Reserve Desk, and
circulate according to the instructor's specifications. Some items may not be
taken from the library, while others may be borrowed for a limited amount of
time. Your instructor will usually let you know if there are materials on reserve for your class.
Your MDC Card is required for using reserve materials.
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 links 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 and documentary VHS videos and DVDs, as
well as fiction and non-fiction audiobooks
on CD. iPods containing selections of jazz, classical music, and audiobooks are also available for check-out. (Click here for more information about the library's iPods.)
These materials may be borrowed for seven
days.
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 libraries in the Florida 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.
- Your
LINCCWeb Account, 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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What is Ask-a-Librarian?
The Miami Dade College Libraries participate in a statewide collaborative
project called Ask-a-Librarian.
This free "virtual reference" service offers the opportunity to communicate with
librarians via e-mail or live chat. The live chat component (which operates
Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to midnight, and Friday and Saturday
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) includes a
co-browsing feature that allows librarians to "escort" users to various online
resources. Ask-a-Librarian is a joint project between Florida's
College Center
for Library Automation and the Tampa Bay Library Consortium.
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Where is the Animal Ethics Study Center?
The Animal Ethics Study Center
is located near the library entrance. The Animal Ethics collection consists of books, videos, and
periodicals dealing with animal rights, ethics, and activism.
Valid borrowers may check out
Animal Ethics books, but the videos and periodicals in this collection may not
be taken from the library.
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What if I can't find what I need in the
library?
Books or articles that are not owned by the Kendall Campus Library may be
obtained from other campuses or institutions via Interlibrary
Loan (ILL). MDC students or employees may visit the Reference and
Information Services Desk or call (305)
237-2077 or (305) 237-2292 for assistance with placing ILL
requests.Items that can be obtained from libraries within
the Florida College System are usually received within 3 to 7 days. Other items may take up
to 2 weeks to be received. The borrower is notified when a requested item becomes available for pick-up
at the Circulation/Reserve Desk. The loan period for the item
depends on the policy of the owning institution.
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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 library's Guides page.
- Try using the statewide
Ask-a-Librarian
virtual reference service.
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| Last updated: February 19, 2010 |
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