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How do I open my library account?
To open an account you need to bring
your WIT ID to the Circulation Desk and fill out a registration
form. The library staff will then create your account. This will allow you to check
out books from our library as well as from the other libraries in
the Fenway Library Consortium. You will also be able to access our
databases from off campus.
How can I see what I have checked out in the
online catalog?
Once you are in the FLO catalog, click the "My
Account" button, login using your WIT ID barcode (13 digits), PIN
(fenway1) and your last name.
How do I renew my books?
You may renew your books in the FLO catalog
after logging into "My Account". You may also call the
Circulation Desk at 617-989-4040 (menu #2). Books may be renewed
for 28 days.
Where do I return materials?
The library has two book drops. One is outside
the library door and the second is at the Circulation desk. The
book drop outside the library door is available whenever the
building is open.
How do I find/use reserve materials
To find an item that is on reserve for your
classes, use the Course Reserves tab in the library catalog. Here
you can search by instructor, department, or course. The search
feature utilizes pull down lists of instructors, etc. All the
Wentworth entries have WIT as a prefix. For example: Professor
Hasso will be listed as WIT-Hasso, Mark. The list is alphabetical
so the Wentworth entries are near the end.
Some materials are on permanent reserve and not linked to a class.
These materials will also have the location of Wentworth Circ Desk in
the FLO catalog.
Once you know what you need, you can request
the item at the Circulation Desk. You need your Wentworth ID to use
reserve materials. We hold your ID until you return the material.
Can I place a hold on a book?
Yes, this will ensure that the book will be held aside for you after
it has been returned. Just call our Circulation Desk or stop
by to place the Hold. You may also place a Hold directly in
the FLO catalog using the "Place Request" feature. You will be notified by email or phone
when it is ready to be picked up.
Can I recall books?
Contact the Circulation Desk and ask.
They will make an attempt to recall the book for you if it is possible.
How do I borrow a book from a FLO library?
You can place your request for a book from a
FLO library (Emerson, Emmanuel, Lesley, MassArt, Mass Pharmacy, MFA
School, New England Conservatory, and Wheelock) using the "Place
Request" feature in the library catalog. You will be prompted to
login to "My Account". It can take anywhere from 3 days to a week to
arrive.
How do I check the status of my requests?
Login to "My Account" in the FLO catalog.
How do I borrow a book from a FLC library?
First check at the Circulation Desk
to be sure your WIT account is up to date and you have a current
validation sticker on your WIT ID.
Materials may be borrowed from most libraries upon presentation of a
valid ID card from a member institution. Borrowers are responsible
for returning items in accordance with the regulations of the
individual libraries. Contact the individual libraries for hours of
operation and additional information.
Here is a list of
FLC libraries.
Where can I return books borrowed from FLO and COF libraries?
You may return your books to our Circulation desk and we will send
them to the lending library.
How do I
know which libraries I can borrow from?
With your WIT ID you can borrow from any of the Fenway Library Consortium (FLC) members. The FLC includes all the
FLO and COF libraries. The complete list with links to the catalogs
is found at
http://www.fenwaylibraries.org.
Where can I find directions to the other FLO
libraries?
Here is a list of links for directions:
Emerson
Emmanuel
Lesley
MFA
MassArt
Mass
College of Pharmacy
New England Conservatory
Wheelock
How much are overdue fines?
The Alumni Library does not charge overdue
fines. We will charge a replacement fee if a book is not
returned. Also, be careful to check the policies of other FLC
libraries. Check here to see what each library's policy is on
fines:
Emerson
Emmanuel
Lesley
MFA - N/A (non-circulating collection with the exception of the
Museum school library)
Mass College of Pharmacy
MassArt
New England Conservatory
Wheelock
COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, AND COPIERS
Do you have a color printer?
No. There is a color printer in the 3rd floor computer lab in
Beatty.
How do I set up a printer for my laptop?
Here are the directions for both
PC laptops and
Mac laptops.
What software do the library computers have?
The library computers have Microsoft Office.
Does the library have a scanner?
Yes, near the reference desk.
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE
How do I access library resources when I am off-campus?
You may access the FLO catalog
without any password. Databases do require a current LConnect account to access them from
off-campus. Use your current email address and password when
prompted.
How do I choose a research topic?
Choosing a research topic is not as easy as it
seems. First you need to consider your professor’s requirements
especially length, format, and scope. You need much more
information for a ten-page paper versus a three-page paper. Next,
try to find a topic that interests you. Finding a topic that you
want to learn about makes research, reading and writing the paper
much easier! It may help to browse a general or subject
encyclopedia, a journal in the field, or a periodical index.
Research is not a one-time event.
It might help to look for keywords and
synonyms.
At this point try few searches in the library
catalog and online indexes to see how much information is out
there. You might need to try different words and synonyms. This
will help refine your topic. If your topic is too broad or narrow
you will have trouble. With a topic that is too broad, you will
find too much information and waste time reading information you do
not need. If you topic is too narrow, you will not find enough
information.
How do I find a journal,
magazine or newspaper article?
Our periodical indexes are all online. Go to the Databases by Subject page and choose which subject best fits your topic.
Then you will have a list of resources that will say whether they
contain journal article citations or full-text articles. If
you find a citation without a full-text link, check the FLO catalog
or our print guide to see if we own the journal title in print.
If we don't, you may request it through
Interlibrary loan.
How do I find out if the library owns a
particular journal, magazine, or newspaper article?
We have a database called
TDnet
that has a list of all our journal titles that are in print and
full-text in databases. It will tell you what years we own and
if it's full-text online, which database has it.
How do I cite my sources?
Please see the
MLA handout
for guidance.
LIBRARY SERVICES AND INFORMATION
How do I make a suggestion?
The library welcomes suggestions for
improvement. Please send your suggestions to
ref@wit.edu.
How do I recommend a new book for the library to purchase?
To suggest an item that the library should buy
please send e-mail to
ref@wit.edu. Please provide as much of the publication
information as possible, including author, title, and publisher.
The library reserves the right to deny any
requests.
Can I reserve the program room?
To reserve the program room please call the reference desk at
989-4040 (menu #3).
Can I reserve a group study room?
The study rooms are available on a first-come
first-served basis and cannot be reserved.
Does the library have a lost and found?
Yes. Please ask at the Circulation Desk.
Are food and drink allowed in the library?
Covered drinks are ok, but food is not allowed.
updated 12/07
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