Library Tutorials
Library Orientation Video is a video created by Library staff giving instruction on Library Services, the Proxy Server, EBSCOHost, Evaluating Internet Resources, and the Online Catalog. The video may be watched in its entirety or it may be viewed in segments.
The General Library Tutorialgives library information on general stacks, the reference collection, the online catalog, call numbers and searching online databases.
Learn more about Plagiarism and Citing Your Sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is change available in the Library?
Change for paper money is available at the Circulation Desk. The copier will accept nickels, dimes and quarters and will refund change.
How do I access Reserve materials?
Materials on Reserve are housed behind the Circulation Desk. You will need your Student ID to check these items off of Reserve. Many of these items do not circulate outside of the library, and others circulate for a brief period of time.
How do I find out what books I have checked out?
You can find out what materials you have checked out through the CVTC Online Catalog. Click on "Patron" from the CVTC Online Catalog home page. To login to your record, enter your barcode number and last name. Once you have successfully logged in, you will see your current personal information, any blocks you may have, any items currently checked out to you, any requests that are pending, and any fines or fees you may be responsible for. From this screen you can renew items checked out to you or cancel requests you no longer need. Remember to logout and close your web browser when you are finished to ensure your privacy.
What is Library Instruction?
Library Instruction (LI) sessions are offered to all members of the CVTC academic community. These instructional sessions are designed to promote information literacy across the curriculum. CVTC faculty and students are introduced to library and research skills vital to information access. Library users are taught to identify, access, evaluate, and utilize print and electronic resources to enhance the teaching and learning process. Additional information about Library resources is also available through brochures, guide sheets, and audiovisual or computerized tutorials. If you need more information about LI sessions, contact either Kathy Goodman (715-833-6461/kgoodman@cvtc.edu) or Sandy Hoch (715-858-1871/shoch@cvtc.edu).
How can I get a book or magazine article not found in the CVTC Online Catalog?
Books and magazine articles that are not found in the CVTC Online Catalog may be borrowed from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). To initiate a request, fill out an ILL form at the reference desk or online via the library's web pages.
What is WISPALS?
The WISPALS Library Consortium provides access to a shared library automation system, shared library resources, provides access to databases and other information resources at reduced costs, exchanges knowledge and skills in library automation, provides liaison between member libraries and other library agencies or groups. The consortium currently maintains over 60 electronic database subscriptions, migrated to the Voyager ILS in 2000, and implemented the Docutek Electronic Reserve System in 2003. Chippewa Valley Technical College joined WISPALS Library Consortium in 2005. Other consortium members include:
What is Badgerlink?
Badgerlink is a program supported and funded through the Department of Public Instruction-Division of Libraries, Technology and Community Learning. Its goal is to provide increased access to information for Wisconsin residents in cooperation with the state's library community. Badgerlink contains magazines, journals, newspapers and other information by providing access to the EBSCOhost periodical databases and ProQuest newspaper databases. Badgerlink also provides links to reference sites, government links to Wisconsin states and some federal and foreign agencies, education and library sites.
To use these resources, you must be a Wisconsin resident and/or access the materials from a Wisconsin library. Wisconsin residents with personal Internet accounts can use the magazine and newspaper databases from their accounts if their Internet Service Provider has registered its IP addresses with the DPI library division. If you are using a provider that has registered with BadgerLink, you should not be prompted for a password or User ID. For a list of those providers, see BadgerLink's web page at http://www.badgerlink.net/faq.html. For additional information, contact the BadgerLink office at 888-542-5543 or badgerli@dpi.state.wi.us.
How much are CVTC library's overdue charges?
Overdue items are $.25 per day per item for all materials. No fines are charged for Sundays or holidays. There is no grace period.
What are the "CVTC Main Stacks"?
The "CVTC Main Stacks" are the main shelving units that contain the Library’s nonfiction book collection, arranged by Library of Congress call number. These items circulate for 3 weeks.
Where can I pay a Library fine?
Library fines are payable at the Library Circulation Desk.
How do I renew materials?
Library materials may be renewed in person at the CVTC library Circulation Desk, by phone (715-833-6265), or via the CVTC Online Catalog home page. To login to your record, enter your barcode number and last name. Once you have successfully logged in, you will see your current personal information, any blocks you may have, any items currently checked out to you, any requests that are pending, and any fines or fees you may be responsible for. From this screen you can renew items checked out to you. Check the box in front of the title you want to renew and then click "Renew Items." You will then see under "Renewal Status" the new due date of the item you renewed. Remember to logout and close your web browser when you are finished to ensure your privacy.
Where can I return library materials?
CVTC book drops are located at the Circulation Desk and outside the Clairemont Avenue entrance of the Business Education Center.
What is NetLibrary?
NetLibrary is a collection of electronic books (eBooks) available to CVTC staff, faculty, and students.
How do I access NetLibrary?
Students, faculty and staff can access eBooks online on campus, from work, at home, or anywhere you have access to the Internet. Set up an account from a computer on the campus network at a CVTC campus site. Once your account, username, and password have been set up, you can access the CVTC eBook collection from outside the campus network via the Internet. NetLibrary can be accessed through the CVTC Online Catalog. Search by author "NetLibrary" to view a listing of all available eBooks. Specific authors, titles, or subjects may also be searched.
How can I access the library licensed databases from off-campus?
The CVTC library subscribes to online databases that, by contract, are restricted to use by current students, faculty and staff at CVTC. Users at any CVTC campus location have direct access to these resources via the library's web page. Access to the library's online databases while at home or from other off campus locations is now available via the CVTC proxy server. A proxy server is a special type of server that allows off campus access to subscription library databases. Two primary functions are performed. 1. Login to MyCVTC (http://vista.cvtc.edu) to verify that you are a current student or CVTC employee. This ensures compliance with vendor licensing restrictions. 2. Login to the proxy server to connect to the library databases. Click on the links below to access the library databases off campus.
Instructions for student access
Instructions for employee access
How do I format a citation for a bibliography?
The Library has a list of web resources and print style manuals in the Library Tutorial, "Citing Your Sources" section.
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