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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a book or media item in the library?
How do I check out an item?
How do I renew an item?
How do I find a magazine or journal in the library?
How do I request an item (books, media or articles) from another library?
How do I find scholarly articles?
How do I find a book or media item in the library?
All of the books and media items are listed in the library catalog. If you need help searching the catalog, please consult a reference librarian. They are available at the research help desk during scheduled hours or can be contacted directly at any time.
Books are located on all levels of the library.
Media items are located in the Learning Resource Center, which is located on the lower level of Van Peursem Hall (VPH).
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How do I check out an item?
If you are a Northwestern College student, faculty or staff member, use your NWC ID to check out materials.
Ramaker Library cards are available to patrons outside of NWC. Stop by the library to fill out an application form. Please bring a valid public library card with you.
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How do I renew an item?
Stop by the library with the item you wish to renew, or call extension 7234 and we will renew the item, provided you can supply its barcode.
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How do I find a magazine or journal in the library?
To determine if the library has a particular magazine or journal in print/microfilm, consult the journal, magazine and newspaper list. The magazines, journals and newspapers are shelved alphabetically and are located on the main floor (PDF) of the library.
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How do I request an item (books, media or articles) from another library?
Fill out an online book/media or article request form, or use a paper form available in the library at the circulation desk.
Book requests usually take five to 10 days, and there is no charge. Article requests usually take two to three days and cost 25¢ per article.
To renew an item, use a paper form available in the library at the circulation desk. The renewal form must be submitted before the due date.
For more details, see the interlibrary loan page.
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How do I find scholarly articles?
Scholarly publications are often called refereed or peer-reviewed journals. These publications have strict guidelines that authors must meet to have their work published. A publication is considered scholarly if it:
- Is written by an expert in the field
- Utilizes language specific to the field of study
- Is geared to a specific audience such as other experts/scholars and students in the field
- Includes author credentials
- Contains references or a bibliography of the author’s research
If you are unsure which databases will be most useful for your topic, check out the databases by subject area of the library’s website. If you use a database that is specific to your subject, you will be more likely to find scholarly articles. Many of our databases offer an option to limit your search to scholarly/refereed/peer-reviewed publications.
If you have a question about a journal or magazine, please ask a reference librarian.
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