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What’s the Library of Congress Classification System?

Materials in the USC Aiken Library (and most academic libraries) are organized primarily by the Library of Congress Classification System (aka the LC Class System). Each item in the library is classified according to its subject content. These subclasses serve to further identify materials within more narrowly focused subject disciplines. When an item is cataloged it is assigned a unique call number based on its subject. All items in the library are assigned a unique call number. One especially helpful feature of the LC Class System is that items with similar subjects are located close to each other on the library shelves.

More Info on the LC System

What’s the SUDOC Classification system?

SUDOC is short for Superintendent of Documents. Materials in the US Federal Depository collection on the USCA Library 2nd floor are organized according to the SUDOC classification system. Each item in the federal depository has a unique SUDOC number. Books and other materials in the Federal Depository collection are often referred to as “Docs” or “Govdocs”. Docs are arranged in alphanumeric order according to their SUDCOC number on the shelves in the Federal Depository.

Unlike the Library of Congress system in which books and other materials are arranged by subject, SUDOC classification is by government agency.

A detailed explanation can be found here: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/pubs/explain.html

What’s the SC State Documents Classification system?

It’s the method for organizing publications in the South Carolina State Depository collection located in the Government Documents Department on the USCA Library 2nd floor.

What’s an ILL? (aka Interlibrary Loan)?

Interlibrary Loan serves the research and information needs of the USCA community by providing access to materials not owned or readily available at the Gregg-Graniteville Library. Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services are available to USC students, faculty, and staff. For more information, see the ILL web page.

How do I cite an article from DISCUS?

Student users should, of course, consult their teachers to determine whether a specific citation style is required. General citation guidelines and examples in both MLA and APA style are found within the DISCUS InfoTrac databases Help screens.

Click Help, then Help Index, and then choose, How do I cite an article?

Most recent writing style manuals also explain how to cite electronic sources, for example: Joseph Gibaldi MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers; Xia Li Electronic Styles: A Handbook for Citing Electronic Information; Kate Turabian A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations.

The MLA and APA style manuals are on reserve for your use at the Circulation desk on the Library’s first floor.

The USCA Writing Room has some helpful tips as well.

General

Description: Questions about the Library’s programs and services.

Where’s the restroom?

Rest rooms are located in the LOUNGES on the first and second floors.

Where can I get change?

There is a dollar bill changer next to the photocopy machine on the library first floor.

What are your hours?

See http://library.usca.edu/LibraryInfo/Hours

If I already have one book out, can I check out some more?

Yes! You can certainly check out more books.

Can I renew a book online?

Students, faculty, and staff may renew books online using MY ACCOUNT. In addition, you may view what books you have checked out, due dates, and any fines owed.

Overdue books may not be renewed online. They must be returned to the circulation desk.

All patrons may now receive their overdue notices and account statements electronically. Students should enter their valid email addresses using VIP and all patrons may come to the Circulation Desk to have their information entered.

Computing

Description: Library technology questions

How do I check my USCA email from a library computer?

Faculty, staff and students can get to their USCA email accounts from the Internet by going to https://mail.usca.edu.

Help! I can’t access the files on my floppy disk!

It’s ok to use the floppy disk drives on the Library’s public computers; however, it’s also always a good idea to save your files either on the hard drive or on your space on the USCA network. You should save your files as soon as you’ve added any information that you wouldn’t want to lose. “Save early and save often” is a good rule to follow to ensure you don’t lose your work. Saving your files on the hard drive or network drive is also faster than working from your floppy disk. Floppy disks do wear out. You can buy new floppy disks at the USCA Bookstore. Disks can also be bought at the Circulation desk on the Library first floor.

Where do I pick up my computer printouts?

At the circulation desk on the library first floor. There is no charge for printing for USCA students, faculty and staff with a valid USCA ID. All others are $.20 per page. Color copies are available for $1.00 per page for both students and all other patrons.

What is k-drive?

The K-Drive is a shared network hard drive set up with folders for USCA faculty and staff to store electronic documents and other data. Many faculty members also have course folders set up for their classes to use on the K-Drive. For more information contact the USCA Computer Services Help Desk at 641-HELP.

How do I access the Hyperstudio application on library workstations to view Art History slides for Professor John Elliott’s class?

Log onto the computer using your username and password.
Click My Computer under the Start menu.
Double click the N: drive.
Double click the HStudio folder.
Double click the Hstudio.exe program.
Click Open Stack. Click Yes.
Change the \”Look in:\” field to Elliott_J
Double click on the stack you need.
To open another stack - press the CTRL key on your keyboard + the O key on your keyboard at the same time.
To quit Hyperstudio - press the X in the top right hand corner of the window.
Click on Start and then select to log off your computer account when you are finished.
When finished with the computer, it is very important to log off. Otherwise other users will be able to access your personal data.

Last modified on: May 12, 2006, at 04:23 AM

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Ask A Librarian Find Books Find Articles Research Guides More Catalogs Electronic Journals Citation Tools Interlibrary Loan Online Forms Library Info USCA Home Page edit SideBar edit SideBar powered by PmWiki Edit We use free software.	Frequently Asked Questions Research Description: Research Questions What’s the Library of Congress Classification System? Materials in the USC Aiken Library (and most academic libraries) are organized primarily by the Library of Congress Classification System (aka the LC Class System). Each item in the library is classified according to its subject content. These subclasses serve to further identify materials within more narrowly focused subject disciplines. When an item is cataloged it is assigned a unique call number based on its subject. All items in the library are assigned a unique call number. One especially helpful feature of the LC Class System is that items with similar subjects are located close to each other on the library shelves. More Info on the LC System What’s the SUDOC Classification system? SUDOC is short for Superintendent of Documents. Materials in the US Federal Depository collection on the USCA Library 2nd floor are organized according to the SUDOC classification system. Each item in the federal depository has a unique SUDOC number. Books and other materials in the Federal Depository collection are often referred to as “Docs” or “Govdocs”. Docs are arranged in alphanumeric order according to their SUDCOC number on the shelves in the Federal Depository. Unlike the Library of Congress system in which books and other materials are arranged by subject, SUDOC classification is by government agency. A detailed explanation can be found here: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/pubs/explain.html What’s the SC State Documents Classification system? It’s the method for organizing publications in the South Carolina State Depository collection located in the Government Documents Department on the USCA Library 2nd floor. What’s an ILL? (aka Interlibrary Loan)? Interlibrary Loan serves the research and information needs of the USCA community by providing access to materials not owned or readily available at the Gregg-Graniteville Library. Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services are available to USC students, faculty, and staff. For more information, see the ILL web page. How do I cite an article from DISCUS? Student users should, of course, consult their teachers to determine whether a specific citation style is required. General citation guidelines and examples in both MLA and APA style are found within the DISCUS InfoTrac databases Help screens. Click Help, then Help Index, and then choose, How do I cite an article? Most recent writing style manuals also explain how to cite electronic sources, for example: Joseph Gibaldi MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers; Xia Li Electronic Styles: A Handbook for Citing Electronic Information; Kate Turabian A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. The MLA and APA style manuals are on reserve for your use at the Circulation desk on the Library’s first floor. The USCA Writing Room has some helpful tips as well. General Description: Questions about the Library’s programs and services. Where’s the restroom? Rest rooms are located in the LOUNGES on the first and second floors. Where can I get change? There is a dollar bill changer next to the photocopy machine on the library first floor. What are your hours? See http://library.usca.edu/LibraryInfo/Hours If I already have one book out, can I check out some more? Yes! You can certainly check out more books. Can I renew a book online? Students, faculty, and staff may renew books online using MY ACCOUNT. In addition, you may view what books you have checked out, due dates, and any fines owed. Overdue books may not be renewed online. They must be returned to the circulation desk. All patrons may now receive their overdue notices and account statements electronically. Students should enter their valid email addresses using VIP and all patrons may come to the Circulation Desk to have their information entered. Computing Description: Library technology questions How do I check my USCA email from a library computer? Faculty, staff and students can get to their USCA email accounts from the Internet by going to https://mail.usca.edu. Help! I can’t access the files on my floppy disk! It’s ok to use the floppy disk drives on the Library’s public computers; however, it’s also always a good idea to save your files either on the hard drive or on your space on the USCA network. You should save your files as soon as you’ve added any information that you wouldn’t want to lose. “Save early and save often” is a good rule to follow to ensure you don’t lose your work. Saving your files on the hard drive or network drive is also faster than working from your floppy disk. Floppy disks do wear out. You can buy new floppy disks at the USCA Bookstore. Disks can also be bought at the Circulation desk on the Library first floor. Where do I pick up my computer printouts? At the circulation desk on the library first floor. There is no charge for printing for USCA students, faculty and staff with a valid USCA ID. All others are $.20 per page. Color copies are available for $1.00 per page for both students and all other patrons. What is k-drive? The K-Drive is a shared network hard drive set up with folders for USCA faculty and staff to store electronic documents and other data. Many faculty members also have course folders set up for their classes to use on the K-Drive. For more information contact the USCA Computer Services Help Desk at 641-HELP. How do I access the Hyperstudio application on library workstations to view Art History slides for Professor John Elliott’s class? Log onto the computer using your username and password. Click My Computer under the Start menu. Double click the N: drive. Double click the HStudio folder. Double click the Hstudio.exe program. Click Open Stack. Click Yes. Change the \”Look in:\” field to Elliott_J Double click on the stack you need. To open another stack - press the CTRL key on your keyboard + the O key on your keyboard at the same time. To quit Hyperstudio - press the X in the top right hand corner of the window. Click on Start and then select to log off your computer account when you are finished. When finished with the computer, it is very important to log off. Otherwise other users will be able to access your personal data. Last modified on: May 12, 2006, at 04:23 AM
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