EWC Library Guide   Tags: citing sources, plagiarism, research strategies, website evaluation  

Welcome to the EWC Library.  This guide will assist you in finding the books, databases and other materials necessary for your class and the tools to make the best use of these materials.

The mission of Eastern Wyoming College Library is to take primary responsibility for meeting the library needs of Eastern Wyoming College students by acquiring, organizing and disseminating recorded information which supports the educational program of the college and lifelong learning.

Reference services, bibliographic instruction, interlibrary loan services are provided.  A coin-operated copy machine is available for patron use as well as a microform reader-printer and fax machine.

Are you befuddled, bemused, bedazzled, befogged or feeling bewitched and drowning in a sea of information?  At a loss to know what to do next or which way to turn?  Ask a Librarian!!  Please be patient and  send me an email message and I will respond.  Email me at:  becky.lorenz@ewc.wy.edu   BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE MESSAGE!!!  Just know that if I am not here, it may be the next day before I am able to answer your question.  Becky

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LIBRARY INFORMATION

LIBRARY CARDS

Cards are issued to patrons.  Cards must be presented in order to check out materials and Reserve materials.  Notify the staff if your library card is lost or stolen.  Replacement cards cost $5.00.

CIRCULATION POLICY

As EWC is a community college, it is the responsibility of the library to cooperate in offering the services of of the library to meet the needs of the students, staff and community.

• BOOKS AND PERIODICALS

Books are checked out for two weeks, periodicals for three days.  Renewals are limited by can be requested unless there is a call for material by another patron.  Materials may be renewed via the WyLDCAT, by phone or in person.  Call 532-8210 for assistance.

• RESERVE MATERIALS

Reserve materials are placed in the Library at the reqest of an instructor.  These materials are available for various checkout periods as per the instructor's request.  Fines are levied only on reserve materials at a cost of $1.00 per day the materials is overdue.

• FINES

Fines are not levied on materials other than reserve items.  However, no further checkouts will be permitted until materials are returned.  EWC students will have holds placed on transcript requests and further registration until materials are returned.

• LOST MATERIALS

A charge will be levied for lost materials.  The patron will be charged the current replacement price plus a processing fee of $15.00 for each lost book.    EWC students will have holds placed on transcript requests and further registration until materials are returned or the replacement costs are paid.

Hours

Monday - Thursday  8:00 am to 9:00 pm

Friday  8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Closed Holidays and College Closure Days

Exceptions will be posted.

Becky Lorenz  532-8210

becky.lorenz@ewc.wy.edu

Casey Debus  532-8375

casey.debus@ewc.wy.edu

EWC Library Fax number

532-8225