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Teachers
College Library
Mission
Statement
Teachers
College Library supports the teaching, research, and outreach missions of the
college and university by providing access to and delivery of information. To
that end the library acquires, organizes, makes accessible, and preserve source
of knowledge in all formats. They also provide instruction on how to find and
evaluate knowledge resources. The libraries provide safe, respectful
environments for collaborative and individual study and learning.
Expectations
Individuals
are expected to:
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Obey all laws of the College and University.
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Use Internet resources within the Guidelines for Appropriate use of King Saud
University Information Technology Resources.
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Adhere to policies governing appropriate use of university identification.
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Present identification to library staff upon request.
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Comply with library policies.
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Respond to emergency and security gate alarms and other situations as
instructed by staff, leave buildings at closing, and limit use of the library
to authorized areas only.
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Respect library policies regarding noise.
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Comply with library policies regarding food and drink within the library.
Certain
behaviors, detailed below, are in conflict with the mission of teachers College
Library. Behaviors that infringe upon the rights of library users or staff are
prohibited. Prohibited activities and behaviors include, but are not limited
to, the following.
Individuals
will not:
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Exhibit any threatening or intimidating behaviors, e.g., abusive language,
threats of violence, or harassment.
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Engage in behavior that is potentially unsafe or harmful to self or others.
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Create disturbances, disruptions, or behave in any manner that is inconsistent
with Teachers College Library mission.
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Vend, peddle, solicit, or petition in the Library; post or distribute materials
without permission.
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Misuse, misappropriate, damage, steal, or obstruct use of library equipment,
resources or facilities.
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Use restroom facilities for purposes other than which they are intended.
Sanctions
Any
student who commits or attempts to commit any of the offenses listed as
Violations - or any other behaviors illegal under the regulations of College
and
King
Saud
University-
is subject to sanctions, which may include:
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Being asked to leave the library premises.
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Being reported to the Vice-Dean of Students Affairs.
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Having library privileges suspended or revoked.
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Being banned from the Library.
Library
Facilities and Services:
The
ongoing dialogue between librarians and library users produced dramatic changes
in the services and facilities of the College Library. Responding to student
suggestions for improving library environments, the library developed service
programs such as the College Library’s Open Book Hall and access to the Library
internet Access and study rooms. The growing demand for access to library
resources by researchers resulted in the expansion and enhancement of online
information delivery systems for faculty and students. While the “sense of
place” provided by campus library continues to be valued by library users,
there is also an increasing expectation that more information resources,
instructional services, and reference assistance will be available. Many of the
service delivery innovations have already been proven successful.
Open
Book Hall
The
College library embarked on improving the campus environment for students by
offering a useful, inclusive and welcoming environment for study, a gathering
place for social interaction in a non-smoking venue, and a relaxed environment
in an academic library setting. To accomplish this goal the concept of a Open
Book Hall in the library was born. College Library provided the space,
extensive open hours, Internet access, and a book and media collection. The
space is a blending of elements of a bookstore environment with the library
environment that creates a uniquely useful academic setting.
The
Open Book Café has been very well-received by students. There are more than
4500 copy of printed books and more than 17000 titles in the print collection
in addition to many videos/DVDs for checkout.
Evening
Library Services
In
response to hundreds of requests from students over the past few years, the
library piloted an evening service, five days a week study area of the College
Library. The pilot service was open to all students, faculty, and staff. This
facility provided a safe and centrally located place for study with access to
internet service.
Although
the Evening library access proved to be popular since its inception, student
users of the service indicated that they preferred College Library as a
location because it offered a more complete range of library services.
Promote
Research (collections & services)
The
library supports the University strategic priorities to promote research and
advance learning through collections and services. Although many researchers
make fewer actual visits to the library, increased collaboration with faculty
have begun to create a stronger information infrastructure that supports
university research needs through digital resources and outreach services. The
strength of a library is not only in the collections, but also in the services
it develops to provide access to those collections.
Print
Collections
The
rapid growth and acceptance of electronic information systems has not displaced
the importance of the print collection for many academic disciplines. Most
fields in the humanities, many social sciences, and some scientific
disciplines, such as math and geology, remain heavily dependent on print
resources. The physical collections experienced a net growth of 45,000 volumes.
The library is now filled to capacity and plans are in place to provide
additional on-campus storage and access services.
The
College Library is developing strategies for protecting and preserving the
valuable and rare library holdings. Many rare books located on open library
shelves require conservation and preservation services. One of the primary
objectives of library is the expansion and coordination of preservation
services. Expansion of the shelving capacity of the temperature and
humidity-controlled vaults in the Library continues to be an essential part of
the library's preservation program.
Services
Several
new services are implemented by the library to support the research efforts of
the campus community and the changing needs of our users. Over the last few
years the library has focused on developing increased access to materials,
including the delivery of internet services and sharing of resources. New
programs were implemented including developments of the electronic reserves
service, and increased use of library Help.
Library
Document Delivery and Interlibrary Loan
Campus
document delivery and interlibrary borrowing and lending are important and
relied upon resource for faculty and students.
The
library offers a Borrowing service. Visitors can request any book and borrow it
using their Academic ID. Library Loan System has been developed to track
performance of this service. While the initial use of this service is modest,
the rapid acceptance of the service by library users shows that the system will
greatly improve access to collections across the College Library System.
A
Final Word
The
library is committed to providing a College climate that is welcoming to and
respectful of all students. It work directly with various academic programs to
ensure that library is understood to serve all students, faculty, and staff to
achieve academic success.
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