Parkside's Instructional Media Center
FACILITIES
CIRCULATION DESK
The circulation desk is where materials are checked in and out. It is
staffed by library personnel.
BOOKS
Fiction books are filed on the shelf in alphabetical order by the first
three letters of the author's last name. The Fiction section is located
on the right wall when you enter the stacks. Non-fiction books are assigned
a catalog number (Dewey Decimal) and are located on the left wall as you
enter the stacks. These books are arranged by subject and are listed in
the online catalog by subject, author and title. Most books circulate for
three weeks and can be renewed.
REFERENCE BOOKS
Reference books are located around the perimeter of the library. These
books are designated in the online catalog with an "R" preceeding the call
number. Reference books may be circulated overnight and must be turned
in before the first period the next morning.
MAGAZINES
The library subscribes to a wide variety of magazines. Back issues are
available at the circulation desk but must be used in the library.
COPY MACHINE
A copy machine is available for student use at a nominal fee of $.10
per page. The copy machine is located in the office behind the circulation
desk. Ask the library staff for assistance.
AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS (AV)
Audio visual materials consist of filmstrips, records, audio and video
tapes, transparencies, posters and prints. These materials are available
upon request at the circulation desk. The online catalog list the audio
visual materials by title and subject.
PAPERBACKS
Check out the large collection of fiction and nonfiction paperbacks
on the special rack located just inside the stack area.
NEWSPAPERS
Current newspapers are located in the magazine rack found on the
side of the circulation desk.