This ppt highlights the major differences between high school and community college. It is designed to help transitioning and dual credit students become more successful.
3. THE LAYOUT
High School
• One desk, one librarian
• Maybe an assistant librarian
• Most have a bank of computers
ACC
• Circulation desk- check outs
• Reference desk- all research questions
• Course Reserves
• Media Centers
• Archives
• Special Collections
• 11 Campuses
4. STUDY AREAS
High School
• Entire library is a quiet area
• Some sections are quiet areas
• Several events occur simultaneously
College
• One area, room or section is
designated a “Quiet Study Area”
• Other room or area for “Group Study”
• No Cell Phones
• Security Gates
• Seating for laptops/wifi use
5. CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
• Dewey Decimal
• Example: Gaming: From Atari to Xbox
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• Library of Congress (LC)
• Example: Gaming: From Atari to Xbox
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Library Classification System
6. FICTION BOOKS
High School
• All fiction books in one place using
Dewey Decimal Classification System
(DDCS)
College
• Most colleges shelve fiction according
to Library of Congress Classification
System (LCCS)
• PR Section contains English Literature
• ACC Libraries also have ‘Leisure
Reading’ section
7. PERIODICALS
High School
• Magazines
• Newspapers
College
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Back Issues
• Scholarly Journals- Peer Reviewed:
located through a variety of databases
What is Peer Reviewed ?
North Carolina State University Library
8. MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Austin Community College Library Services Provides:
• Laptops
• Tablets (such as Nexus, Dell Venue)
• Calculators
• Wireless connectivity
• E-readers
• Adaptive Technology
9. COURSE RESERVES
• Materials that instructors have set aside specifically for that course
to be made available to all his/her students.
• They are kept at the circulation desk
• Usual check-out period is two hours
• May include books, dvds, cds, articles, textbooks, study guides,
notes, etc.
10. DATABASES
High School
• General databases such as
Gale, Ebsco, ProQuest
ACC Databases
College
• ACC has over 100 databases
• Each is called by its specific
name rather than the company
name.
• Ex: CINAHL, PsycInfo, ERIC
• Films on Demand
11. PLAGIARISM & CITATION STYLES
High School
• Not tolerated- consequences may
include a zero for the assignment,
possible failure of class
• Usually one citation style used, MLA
ACC’s Citation Sources
College
• Not tolerated- consequences include
being dropped from class, academic
probation, financial loss, possible
expulsion from college
• Many citation styles depending on the
discipline (MLA for English, Turabian for
History, APA for Psychology, etc.)
12. WEB FILTERS
High School
• Limited access due to web filters
College
• No filters
• ACC’s Acceptable Use Policy
• Must use ACC eID for access to
computers and wireless network
13. PRINTING
Printing at ACC Libraries
• The first 15 pages are free (each library visit)
• Every page in excess of 15 pages costs .10 per page
• You may print from our laptops
• No color printing
• Copy machines are available and cost .10 per page
14. ASK…
• Library staff is waiting to answer your questions
• Spend time in the library and get to know the space, the resources, the staff
• Ask your instructor if they plan to schedule an information literacy session
• Every campus has a library, you can visit any of them any time
• Use Chat Live
• For 24/7 access, use our online services
• Use Ask Academic (especially after hours)
15. PREPARED FOR YOU BY
• Toyya Cisneros, Head Librarian, Pinnacle Campus & Facilitator for ECS/ECHS
