Library Support for Distance Learning
Eligibility:
- NPC students enrolled only in Internet, Audio, or Video classes.
- NPC students who do not live in a town or city with an NPC library.
Access to Databases:
- Use the Ask a Librarian link below.
- Fill in your name, address, email address, and ask for remote database codes in the question box.
- Passwords, currently enrolled students only, will be mailed after enrollment verification.
Requesting Materials:
- Student must have an NPC library card. If you need a card, go to the Ask a Librarian link. Enter your name, address, email address, and explain in the box that you need US mail delivery to your home. After verification, your library card will be mailed to you.
- Request items owned by NPC via the Library Catalog. In the Copy Tab of the record, click on Hold/Request and fill in the boxes. Indicate in the Notes box that you qualify from home delivery. Be sure the Library has your correct post office mailing address as well as e-mail.
- Request items not owned by NPC - see Interlibrary Loan. Indicate in the Notes box that you qualify for home delivery.
- Charge of $3.50 for each item shipped. The bill will arrive in your e-mail. Students are responsible for shipping borrowed items back to the NPC library. Items must be insured. Loan periods - 21 days for books and sound recordings; 7 days for video recordings. Mail delivery time is not counted in the lending period.
- All library policies regarding late fees, lost and damaged materials apply.
- Journal and newspaper articles can be found in the Library Databases. See Access to Databases above.
- Photocopies can be requested via Ask a Librarian button below. $.10/page + $1.00.
Reference Service:
Use the Ask a Librarian link below to receive assistance with research and using databases.
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