Library Services

Library Purpose

The purpose of the Clarendon College Library is to support the college curriculum and provide library services and resources to all Clarendon College students and faculty regardless of location. 

Library Mission

The mission of the Clarendon College Vera Dial Dickey Library is to provide resources and services to support the academic curriculum and to assist all library users in the development of lifelong learning and information literacy skills. The library staff focuses on meeting the users’ needs, providing learning opportunities, fostering relationships, supporting academic disciplines, and participating in the teaching process by assisting in information access and library instruction.

Library Code

Students are encouraged to activate their Clarendon College Library Code with the library. All Clarendon College students receive a library code as part of their student ID. It just takes a few minutes to add your library code to the library’s computer. Clarendon College library codes are accepted at all participating Harrington Library Consortium (HLC) libraries, students will also need a photo ID with them as well.

Loan Periods

Books are checked out for two weeks. Toward the end of the semester the checkout period will be shorter to allow books to be returned by the end of the semester. Reserve materials are checked out for two hours but cannot leave the library. The loan period for Interlibrary Loan materials are set by the lending library; it is generally for two weeks. DVDs are checked out for three days; compact discs and magazines are for one week. Reference materials do not check out; they are in-library use only.

Renewals

Renewals are available upon request. Books may be renewed in person, by email, or telephone by calling (806) 874-4815.

Library Instruction/Orientations

Library Instruction/Orientation are available for new and returning students and faculty. Orientations consist of a general introduction to using the library. In a hands-on setting, participants will learn about the wide variety of resources available on-line and have time to experiment with some of them, including the Online Catalog and selected databases. Our goal is for the library user to develop the ability to locate, evaluate and integrate information from all the resources in the collection. Library staff are sensitive to the diverse learning styles and deliver customized instructional orientations, thus providing a life-long opportunity for users by allowing them to be self-directed and self-sufficient. Please check with the staff for an available time. Videos on databases and the online catalog can be found on the library’s webpage.

HLC (Harrington Library Consortium)

HLC is a computerized cooperative library network established to meet the informational and research needs of library users. It consists of over 80 public, academic, and school libraries providing a collection of over 3 million items. To check out materials from any of the libraries, users must have a valid HLC library card/code and be in good standing with the HLC libraries. It is the responsibility of the borrower to satisfy any financial obligation incurred at the lending library. Clarendon College will place a hold on a patron’s record until the fine is cleared and/or materials returned to the lending libraries. We cannot accept money for payment of fines that are due at another library, and we cannot accept materials that belong to another library; they must be returned to the appropriate library.

Affiliation Agreements

Affiliation agreements with other libraries and agencies are used to enhance the resources and services available to Clarendon College students and faculty. These agreements are not used by the library to avoid responsibility for providing adequate and readily accessible library resources and services. Formal agreements are formalized and annually evaluated by the library director.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Materials not available in the Clarendon College Library or G.B. Burton Memorial Library may be requested through Interlibrary Loan by contacting the Clarendon College Library or filling out a request form on the library’s website. The library patron must have a library card/code that is in good standing. This service generally takes 2-8 weeks and delivery by the date requested is not guaranteed due to the lending library’s ability to fill the request. The ILL service is free to students requesting ILL from the Clarendon College Library. There is a $3.00 shipping fee for non-Clarendon College students. Students requesting from another HLC library will have to go by that library’s policies, which may include a shipping fee for their ILL services. To ensure proper check-in and return of material to the lending library, return all interlibrary materials to the library staff. To prevent a late fee from the lending library, contact Clarendon College library at least four days before the due date. Lending library may or may not approve renewal if material is late.

Intercampus Library Loan Service (ICLL)

This service is currently for Pampa Campus students only. Off-campus library users are encouraged to check out materials from the college library. Students can request, via email or online form, a book from the Clarendon College Library with their register library code. Once the request is received the item will be sent to the Pampa Center’s main office for student pick up. Students must show a photo ID when picking up the item. Items will be checked out to the student for three weeks, two weeks checkout time and one week for shipping. Students may call (806)874-4815 or email [email protected] to renew their item for another two weeks. When ready to return the item, just drop it off at the main office. Please return books to an actual CC staff member, not on someone’s desk. Students will be responsible for any late fees on the item checked out to them.  Items not returned or fees not paid will cause a hold to be placed on the student’s record at the end of the semester.

TexShare Library Card

Clarendon College, along with other academic and public libraries in Texas, participate in a state funded program established to allow participants to share resources. TexShare libraries have agreed to extend free reciprocal borrowing privileges to each other’s patrons to provide direct access to materials that are not available at patron’s home library. Each library has specific rules and regulations that apply to borrowed materials. Please check the lending policy of the library you are going to before attempting to borrow materials. For a list of participating members and their library policies visit the TexShare webpage.

Free Database Trials

From time to time the library implores input from students and faculty regarding their opinion of databases the library is considering for purchase. The library will notify all Clarendon College students and faculty that the free trial is available via the college email or flyers. Users will have an opportunity to let the librarians know what they think about the database.

Newsletters

An electronic memo/newsletter will be sent to faculty and posted for students, to inform them of new books and magazines, special library displays, programs, exhibits, workshops, or other highlights that are of educational, instructional and informational value.

Computers

Students have access to computers for research, homework, tutoring, individualized library instruction, and more. The library provides computers, software, and internet access in order to assist students with research and study needs. Computers are available for all library users: however, priority is given to currently enrolled Clarendon College students for education use, reserved classes, or testing. Outside of the Bulldog Success Center, there are 13 computer workstations for student use. Students can also bring their personal laptops and use the free Wi-Fi available in the library.

Printing

Printing is free and available for student assignment use. Printing is ten cents a page for non-students. The computers in the Bulldog Success Center and the Library print to the copier at the front of the library.  The library does not charge CC students for printing at this time. For the library to continue this free service, we ask that you be very selective when printing. If your document does not print, please check with library staff before pressing print a second time.

Photocopy Service

The library has a copier available to all library users. Copies are ten cents per copy for non-class related copies or for non-student users. The library supports copyright laws and recognizes fair use by educational institutions.

Copyright Notice

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies of reproductions of copyrighted material. All library users are expected to obey the copyright law in their use of print, audiovisual, and microcomputer software. Illegal copies of copyrighted material may not be made or used on equipment owned by the college.

Equipment/Media Services

The library provides audiovisual equipment and resources to support classroom assignments. Most classrooms are equipped with an LCD projector, a document camera, and the capability to play a DVD or CD. The library has the following audiovisual equipment available for student use in the library: TV, DVD player, CD player, laptop, scanner, and more. The library also has areas where students can watch DVDs. There are also a few tablets for student use only.

Tablet Checkout Guidelines and Procedures:

• Current Clarendon College borrowers must present a current Clarendon College library code to check out a tablet. Card must be in good standing in order to borrow.
• Data should be saved on your own form of storage. Data saved to the hard drive will be erased on return.
• Borrowers should immediately report any technical difficulties to library staff.
• Borrower must complete a loan agreement accepting responsibility for any loss or damage to the computer. Costs for damage attributable to the borrower will be charged to that borrower.
• Tablets must be returned to library staff. Never leave the laptop unattended.

Study Areas  

Study areas are available for group study. Areas are used on a first come first served basis; however, a 2 hour limit may be imposed as needed. With prior notice, the areas may also be reserved for class or group use.

Work Room / Testing Room

Students needing to take the TSI or other test have access priority over this room. When not being used for testing this room can be a quiet place for students to work on assignments. The Testing Room includes seating for 6, 4 being computer workstations.

Bulletin Boards and Display areas

The college and library schedule educational, cultural, and recreational activities for the students and community. The library is a place for information, and the bulletin boards are one place to find out what is going on at Clarendon College. The library has one bulletin board for library staff use only and two bulletin boards for college and other bulletins. In order to post on the bulletin boards please contact the Library Director or Executive Assistant to the President.

Where can I get Help? / Reference Service

The library provides a reference desk that is staffed by qualified librarians willing to help students with their informational needs. Individual assistance is available upon request for assistance in using the computers, on-line catalog, databases, reference materials, etc. Telephone references are available by calling the library at (806) 874-4815 or by e-mailing your questions to [email protected].