Library Instructions

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How to trace for lost books?

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Dear Library Users!

We know that at first our Library can be a confusing and intimidating place. This is an effort to allow you, AUA Papazian Library user, to teach yourself how to find and evaluate information using the Library's resources. Once you know the "tricks" to using the Library, we hope you will find it a valuable tool while at AUA and after you leave.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. The book is not on the shelf, where could it be?

a) Please check for the following information in the GOPAC's (Graphical Public Access Catalog)

Copy Information window:

· Status:

Must be In Collection.

·  Location:

Must be Reading Room.

If the location is, either Computer Lab, LRC (Legal Resource Center), USIS Library, or Brusov Institute, that means the book is not in the Papazian Library.

If the location is Reference, ask the Reference desk Librarian for the book. You need to present your Papazian Library Card or any other Identification document for Reference Desk services.

Remember: you can not take the reference books out of the library!

If the location is Textbook Reserve Shelf ask the circulation desk Librarian for the book.

b) Please make sure that you copy the book's call # correctly.

c) Please check the tables and the small shelves between the main bookshelves where the library patrons usually leave the books after using them in the reading room.

d) Please ask the librarian to check for you the book tracks and bookshelves in the circulation desk area.

2.What is a Trace Request?

This is another way to look for a missing book. Ask the circulation desk librarian for the Trace Request form. The only thing you need to do is to fill in the bibliographic information of the book you need (such as call #, author, title, publication year) and your ID #.

Within a week the librarians will trace the book. As soon as they find the book they will inform you. If the librarians do not succeed in their efforts,  they will change the status of the book to Missing

3. What is to put a book On Hold?

The book has been checked out, but you still want to borrow it. What should you do?

Copy the Item ID of the book from the Copy Information window and ask the circulation desk librarian to put the book On Hold. A book placed On Hold book can not be renewed, or given to another patron. As soon as it is returned to the library, you will get a phone call to come and pick it up. The book will be on hold for 3 weeks from the date you place it On Hold.

Remember: You can put On Hold only one book at a time!

Please, feel free to ask the librarians for help.