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Q: Supplemental Policy FAQ for J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (VCCS)
Library homepage URL: http://library.reynolds.edu
Parent Institution:
Reynolds Community College: http://www.reynolds.edu
Catalog URL: https://vcc-srl-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=JSRCC&lang=en_US
Help using the library catalog:
http://libguides.reynolds.edu/c.php?g=143583&p=939847
Statewide or Shared Catalog:
The college's catalog is part of the larger Virginia Community College System (VCCS)
http://library.vccs.edu/reference/
Database Access for Coop Librarians (library card etc.):
NOTE: These URLs, usernames, and/or passwords must not be shared with patrons. Coop Librarian Database Access is no longer functioning. We are working on a replacement access method but have no timeline for when it may be available.
IP Address Range:
All VCCS IP addresses start with 164.106. If the patron's address starts with 164.106., they are on campus.
Phone: http://library.reynolds.edu/contactus.html
Hours: http://library.reynolds.edu/hours.html
Location: http://library.reynolds.edu/contactus.html
Available Technology and Equipment: http://library.reynolds.edu/libraryofthings.html
Software in the library: http://library.reynolds.edu/software.html
Printing in the library: http://library.reynolds.edu/printing/
Wifi Access: Yes. No password required.
Databases:
Off-campus Access:
The library subscribes to over 150 databases that are for the use of current Reynolds students, faculty, and staff only. When you are off-campus and click on a link to a licensed database, you will be prompted to login with your My Reynolds username & password on the Virginia’s Community Colleges login page. Off-campus access will not work if you are behind a firewall or if your computer is not set to accept cookies.
Complete List of Databases:
A list of databases available at Reynolds can be found at: http://libguides.reynolds.edu/az.php
Other Databases:
The college is a member of the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) consortium: http://www.vivalib.org/
The VIVA consortium that provides licensed databases: http://www.vivalib.org/az.php
The college is a member of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) http://www.vccs.edu/
The Virginia Community College System that provides licensed databases: http://vccs.libguides.com/findit
e-Serials Search:
After searching for terms in the library's catalog, in the filters to the right, under Availability, click Full Text Online and under Resource Type click Articles:
https://vcc-srl-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=JSRCC&sortby=rank&lang=en_US
Locate available journals, magazines and newspapers by title:
https://vcc-srl-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/jsearch?vid=JSRCC&lang=en_US
e-Books:
After searching for terms in the library's catalog, in the filters to the right, under Availability, click Books and Media and click Full Text Online:
https://vcc-srl-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=JSRCC&sortby=rank&lang=en_US
Additional e-Books may be available through individual databases here:
http://libguides.reynolds.edu/c.php?g=143686&p=939068
VCCS list of e-book providers: http://vccs.libguides.com/ebooks
Mobile devices: http://libguides.reynolds.edu/c.php?g=894041&p=6429369
Remote Access:http://library.reynolds.edu/remoteaccess.html
Tech Assistance: Tech Help or call 804.523.5555
http://www.reynolds.edu/register_for_classes/technology_support/default.aspx
Research Guides:
Main libguides link: http://libguides.reynolds.edu
Research @ Reynolds Libraries: Seven (7) information literacy modules. Links to modules, pre/post test and self-assessment questions for each module can be imported into course sections on Canvas. For English 111 and 112 classes - http://libguides.reynolds.edu/research
Orientation to Online Learning: For students new to online learning. https://www.go2reynolds.com/
Includes a library component that links to http://libguides.reynolds.edu/cdl001
Tutoring Services:
http://www.reynolds.edu/student_services/tutoring/guidelines.aspx
Library Card Policies:
Specific instructions for obtaining a borrower's card at your college can be found here:
http://library.reynolds.edu/policies.html#loanpolicies
Only currently enrolled students, faculty and staff can access their library record by signing into the library catalog using your My Reynolds username and password. Sign in is located in the upper right of screen.
https://vcc-srl-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=JSRCC&sortby=rank&lang=en_US
Interlibrary Loan and Cooperative Borrowing Arrangements: http://library.reynolds.edu/lendingoptions.html
Loan Policy - Periods, Returns, Limits, Renewals and Late Fees:
http://library.reynolds.edu/policies.html#loanpolicies
Interlibrary Loan Request Form:
http://reynolds.libsurveys.com/loader.php?id=19ecc760c018f9376ef9cbd0b8bb788e
Course Reserves: http://library.reynolds.edu/reserves.html
Archives/Obituaries/Local History:
None
Community referral Information:
The library is open to community patrons and there is (currently) no time limit on computers.
Group Study / Meeting Rooms: http://library.reynolds.edu/policies.html#groupstudyrooms
Summer Reading Programs/Lists:
None.
Library Policies:
http://library.reynolds.edu/policies.html