• What are your hours? (as of January 14, 2008)
  Regular NEW hours are:
  Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm,
  Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm;
  Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
  Any changes to the Library's hours are posted on the Library Homepage.
  
• For how long may I borrow books?
  The loan period is 3 weeks. Books can be renewed for two additional loan periods, unless they are requested by another patron. Books can be renewed three ways:
  1. In person at the Circulation Desk.
  2. By telephone.
  3. Online. First, establish a PIN number in person at the Circulation desk. Go to Patron Review. For help on this feature, see L.S Patron Review help.

• Can I borrow textbooks from the Library?
  Yes and no. In general, the Library does not purchase textbooks for every class. However, ALL textbooks for Liberal Arts courses are purchased and automatically placed on Reserve at the Circulation Desk, which means that these textbooks can be used in the Library.
  
  The Library owns some technical textbooks. To determine what the Library has in its collection, consult the Online Catalog. [From the Library Homepage [http://library.neit.edu], choose Online Catalog from the navigation bar.]

• Can I print my papers from the Library computers?
  The Library computers in the Reference area are for Research Only. Computers with word processing software are available in any of the open labs on campus. The librarians have a listing of current lab schedules.

• Can I borrow videos?
  No, videos remain in the Library to be available for use in class. There are many TV/ VCRs in the Library Media Room (2nd Floor) to view videos.

• Can I get a book or article that I need if it is not readily available in the Library?
  Yes, most of the time, the Library can obtain any books or articles we do not own through our Interlibrary Loan Department. It usually takes several days to two weeks to receive the articles or books.
  
  The NEIT Library is part of an international interlibrary loan network that allows us access to local, regional, national and international loan programs.

• Are there any resources available for me to use from home?
  Yes. There are excellent source materials that can be used outside the library.
  
  1. Library Website
  The Library Homepage [http://library.neit.edu] contains a wealth of searchable links to technical and general resources. Website content includes numerous annotated subject-specific links, online research and writing guides as well as web pages for specific NEIT communities such as faculty, foreign students and new students. All pages are continually updated for new resources and for outdated content.
  
  2. Online Catalog
  The Online Catalog includes print materials such as books and periodicals and is accessible on or off-campus. From the Library Homepage [http://library.neit.edu], choose Online Catalog on the navigation bar.
  
  3. Databases
  Full-text periodicals are available off campus to NEIT students by first obtaining passwords from the Reference Librarian. Thousands of full-text articles are available through the searchable databases. From the Library Homepage [http://library.neit.edu], choose Online Resources on the navigation bar.

• Is there a place available where I can study with other students?
  Yes. There are two private group study rooms on the lower floor of the Library.
  
  
• Is there a copier in the building?
  Yes. The Library has a copier that reduces and enlarges on the first floor. Copies are 10 cents per page.
  
  
• Can I come in to the Library just to study?
  Yes. The Library has numerous study carrels in quiet areas and two private group study rooms. As well, there are tables and comfortable chairs in busier areas.

How Do I?

• Use the library
  With a wealth of resources -- both print and electronic, the Library can be a complex place. First, any of the Librarians on duty will be happy to give you a tour or answer your questions, if your class does not come in as a group. Read through the FAQs and How do I? sections to see if any of your questions are answered. If not, come into the Library and get help. Or call or email to get your questions answered.
  
  
• Get a library card
  Stop by the Circulation Desk -- directly ahead when you enter the Library. With the information on your Student ID, the Circulation Department will create a record for you so you can take advantage of all the library services. Be sure to ask for a PIN if you want to renew books or check your record online.
  
  
• Find a book
  Search the Online Catalog. There is no print version available of the Library's holdings. The Online Catalog includes print materials such as books and periodicals (publications such as journals, newspapers, magazines, serials) and is accessible on the Internet from any computer anywhere -- no password required. From the Library Homepage [http://library.neit.edu], choose Online Catalog on the navigation bar.
  
  You can search by title, author or subject.
  
  After you locate the book that you want -- you will need to write down the Location of the book, called the Call Number -- two letters followed by a series of numbers. This is the Library of Congress Classification System that codes where the book is shelved in the library. Any staff member can show you how to find the book. Learn about Call Numbers.
  
  
• Find a newspaper
  Finding a newspaper is similar to finding a book, so follow the directions
  above. The newspapers are located at the top of the stairs on the second floor. Some newspapers are available electronically through our database sources. If there is electronic access through one of our subscriptions, it will be noted in the catalog record.
  
  
• Find an article
  Articles from scholarly journals, magazines or newspapers can be found by using one or more of several sources depending on the particular publication. Finding an article can be easy OR not so easy because there are lots of variables such as which year?, which issue?, from what source?, etc. Be sure to ask the Reference Librarian for help in guiding you through the search process. The library has a new research tool called Serials Solutions to help locate particular serials publications.
  
  Articles are located in:
  1) Periodicals that the library owns.
  2) Full-text databases such as EBSCO
  3) Interlibrary loan. If the library does not own a publication, we can send for the article from another academic library or institution.
  
  
• Write a research paper
  The Research Paper Format [from the Library homepage, http://library.neit.edu, choose Guide & Tutorials] page gives an overall account of creating and constructing a research paper including formatting and editing the paper, making reference citations, and links for further study.
  
  
• Create a resume
  See Resume Preparation Tips [from the Library homepage, http://library.neit.edu, choose Student Resources.]
  
  
• Learn about library policies
  Learn a lot about the library and its policies, hours, Mission Statement and more on the Library Info page.
  
  
• Get career help
  The library has many resources for choosing careers. Besides the print collection, the Library website has a page titled, Career Help: Websites for Choosing and Finding a Job. General sources for explaining careers, salaries, print materials in the library and professional organizations that will give you information on what the job is really like.
  
  
• Learn to write a cover letter
  See Preparing a Cover Letter.
  
  
• Learn library words and terms
  Library words and terms often overlap with Information Technology words as Librarians are sometimes referred to as the "gatekeepers of knowledge." This glossary will surely help you speak with library professionals.
  
  
• See the NEIT Student Hompage
  From the Library homepage, choose Student Resources on the navigation bar. The Student Homepage is the first link on the page.
  
  
• Get to Blackboard
  Blackboard and Blackboard instructions are available from the Student Homepage. From the Library homepage, choose Student Resources on the navigation bar. The Student homepage is the first link on the page.