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614 W. Superior St.
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-7229

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Library FAQ

How do I get help with my research?

Librarians are available every day to help you with your research. During Fall and Winter term there is usually a librarian available Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and 7pm-9pm. There is also a librarian in the building on Sunday from 7pm-9pm. The Information Desk is open 12:30pm-4:00pm & 7:00pm-9:00pm weekdays as well as on the weekends during the hours above, however you are always welcome to stop by a librarian’s office for help.

You can also call us to set up a meeting time if you wish. Your Alma College Librarians are:

Angie Kelleher x7345

Marcus Richter x7409
How long can I keep materials? What are the overdue fines?

Loan Periods:

Most books and all CDs – 3 weeks
Videos – 1 week
Unbound periodicals – 2 days
Reserves – (most) 2 hours
Laptops – 4 hours

Overdue fines:

Most items: $0.25/day
Periodicals: $2.00 + $0.25/day
Laptops: $10.00/hour
Reserves: $0.25/hour
How do I renew my books?

You can renew materials one time, provided that no one is on a wait list for that item. Renewal can be done at the circulation desk or online by clicking on “Search the Library Catalog,” then click “Log In” in the top right corner of the screen. You will still have to pay any overdue fines accrued if you renew an item after the due date. If you need to keep an item longer than 2 loan periods, please speak with Cristy Omans, Circulation Manager (x7229), or a librarian.
How do I find a course reserve?

On the Library main page, choose “Search the Library Catalog.” Click on Course Reserves, and type in your professor’s name, course name, or course number. Click on the course that you want, then view the items and note the call number for the one(s) you need. Take the call number to the circulation desk to ask the library assistant to check it out to you. Most course reserve materials can only be used in the library, and typically circulate for 2 hours.
How do I find the text of an article from a citation?

You already know the title, author and the journal name, issue and page numbers. To find out if the library has access to that article click on link for the A-Z full-text journals list and type in the name of the journal. If it is not available, also check the Library Catalog to see if the library has the printed version of the journal on our shelves.
How do I search for an article?

Librarians are available to help you with any research questions such as how to find articles. Ask a librarian if you would like assistance choosing the best article databases for your subject
How do I find videos or music CDs?

You can search by the title of a film or music album in the library catalog. You can also do a search that is limited to just the film or music collections. Go to keyword search in the library catalog and in the search options menu “material type” choose “music record” for CDs and “videos & films” for DVDs or tapes.

The videos and CDs are located on the first floor, past the door to the main stairs and just past the librarians’ offices. The CDs are around the corner to the left and you will see the videos and films in front of you. DVDs and CDs are organized on the shelf by call number, not by title or artist. Most of the popular films are in the call number range PN1997.
How do I find a book?

Search the Alma College Library Catalog to access the library’s book collection. You can search by author, title, subject or keyword. Jot down the call number of the book you would like to find. If you need help locating your call number, feel free to ask at the Circulation or Information Desks.

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