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During faculty obligation week, reference librarians are available to help faculty during drop-in zoom hours from 12pm to 4pm on Monday, August 23. (See our reference hours for virtual or in-person help throughout obligation week!)

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<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How do I pay a fine at the Library?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> All Library fines are paid through Student Accounts. Go to <a title="my heliotrope portal" href="http://www.purchase.edu/portal/">My Heliotrope</a> for further information on paying your bill. The Library no longer accepts payments of any kind at the Library service desks. </p> <p> If you have any questions about fines, please speak to a Circulation Supervisor, either in person or by calling (914) 251-6401. </p> <p> If you have graduated or no longer have a current More Card, and need to pay an outstanding fine, contact Marsia Riley either by email <a href="mailto:marsia.riley@purchase.edu">marsia.riley@purchase.edu</a> or phone (914) 251-6403.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1103-how-do-i-pay-a-fine-at-the-library" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ</a>. </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">What is ILLiad?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> The <a href="https://purchase.libguides.com/ill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Interlibrary Loan</a> Internet Accessible Database (<a href="https://ezproxy.purchase.edu:8443/login?qurl=https%3a%2f%2fpurchase.illiad.oclc.org%2filliad%2filliad.dll" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ILLiad</a>) is the resource sharing management software used to process all interlibrary requests at Purchase College. The <a href="https://ezproxy.purchase.edu:8443/login?qurl=https%3a%2f%2fpurchase.illiad.oclc.org%2filliad%2filliad.dll" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ILLiad</a> system allows users to place requests, track requests, check due dates, request renewals, and view interlibrary borrowing history.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1985-what-is-illiad" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">Wireless Internet (WiFi)</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> There is wireless internet (<span class="st">WiFi</span>) throughout the Library, and guests can use it. For more information, please see <a href="https://collaborate.purchase.edu/CTS/Knowledge%20Base%20External/Purchase%20Wifi%20and%20Purchase%20Guest.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Connecting to Wireless</a> on CTS’s Knowledge Base.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">Does the Library have a fax machine?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> No, the Purchase College Library does not have a fax machine for public use.</p> <p> There is a fax machine for public use in the campus <a href="http://www.bkstr.com/purchasecollegestore/home/en">Bookstore</a>. </p> <p> Sending a fax within the United States costs $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Faxing documents to Canada and other countries is more expensive.</p> <p> If the Bookstore is not open, you may want to try one of the following Internet fax services. (Please note, the Library does not endorse any particular fax service.)</p> <p><a href="http://faxzero.com/">Faxzero.com</a>: Free. You get five free faxes per day, for faxes of three pages or less. Cannot receive faxes.</p> <p><a href="http://www.gotfreefax.com/">Gotfreefax.com</a>: Free. You get two faxes per day, for faxes of three pages or less. You can sign up for a free 30 day trial but must remember to unsubscribe or you will be charged a monthly fee. Cannot receive faxes.</p> <p><a href="https://www.hellofax.com/info/pricing">HelloFax.com:</a> Free. You get up to 5 pages for free. After that, it’s 99 cents per fax for faxes up to 10 pages and 20 cents for every additional page. You can send international faxes. Cannot receive faxes unless you pay for a monthly plan.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/2020-does-the-library-have-a-fax-machine" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How do I use Turnitin to check my own drafts for plagiarism?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> The <strong><a href="http://moodle.purchase.edu/moodle2/course/view.php?id=4830" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Turnitin Self-Checker</a></strong> allows Purchase College students to check rough drafts of papers for plagiarism and proper citation. You can use the <strong>similarity report</strong> generated by Turnitin to identify paraphrases or citations that need revision before your final draft is due.</p> <p> The Turnitin Self-Checker is available to all Purchase College students, faculty, and staff (<strong>requires current Purchase College login</strong>) and is not connected to any particular course or assignment.</p> <p class="callout-box"><strong>Please note</strong>: only current Purchase College students, staff, and faculty can access Purchase College’s Turnitin Self-Checker. You <strong>must</strong> have a current Moodle/email account to login. <strong>There is no Guest access available</strong>.</p> <p> Login to Moodle to access the <a href="http://moodle.purchase.edu/moodle2/course/view.php?id=4830" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Turnitin Self-Checker</a> and self-enroll into the space.</p> <p> To upload a paper to the Turnitin Self-Checker, see the <a id="id_a02b8d56eb" data-cke-saved-href="http://purchase.libguides.com/moodlebeyondbasics/turnitin_studentsubmissions" href="http://purchase.libguides.com/moodlebeyondbasics/turnitin_studentsubmissions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Student Submission</a> directions at the <a id="id_ebc69252a1" data-cke-saved-href="http://purchase.libguides.com/moodlebeyondbasics/turnitin" href="http://purchase.libguides.com/moodlebeyondbasics/turnitin" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Turnitin</a> tab of the <a id="id_cf555240ae" data-cke-saved-href="http://purchase.libguides.com/moodlebeyondbasics/home" href="http://purchase.libguides.com/moodlebeyondbasics/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moodle: Beyond Basics</a> guide. </p> <p> Direct link to this FAQ: <a href="/live/blurbs/1151-can-i-use-turnitin-to-check-my-drafts-or-papers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How do I use Turnitin to check my own drafts for plagiarism?</a></p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How do I find a DVD, Blu-Ray, or VHS at the Library?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The DVDs are on the First Floor next to the Reference Area. The Academic Film Collection is to the right of the Reference Desk. The Popular Film Collection begins after the Academic Collection and</span> <a href="http://purchase.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=725047&m=p"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blu-Rays</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and wraps around on the shelves to the left of the Reference Desk. More information about <a href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/36698" target="_blank">finding films and video</a> at the Library.<br/></span></p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1184-how-do-i-find-a-dvd-blu-ray-or-vhs-at-the-library" target="_blank">FAQ</a>.</span> </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">Who can borrow Library materials?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Purchase College students, faculty, and staff who present a valid Purchase College ID card may borrow library materials according to the loan periods specified on the <a href="/library/services/borrowing-renewing/">Borrowing & Renewing</a> page.</p> <p> Visitors with the following affiliations may borrow books and materials from the circulating collection (appropriate identification is required):</p> <ul> <li> <a href="/library/about/friends-of-the-library/">Friends of the Library</a> </li> <li>Manhattanville College students and faculty </li> <li>Students and faculty from SUNY institutions </li> <li>Faculty from WALDO (Westchester Academic Library Directors Organization) institutions </li> </ul> <p> Guests and community members not affiliated with the above institutions do not have borrowing privileges but are welcome to visit us and use library materials on location.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1102-who-can-borrow-library-materials" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ</a>. </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How do I put materials on physical reserve at the Library for students to access?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> For policy details and complete directions on how to place library materials on physical reserve, please see <a href="/library/services/course-reserves/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Course Reserves</a>.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1168-how-can-i-put-materials-on-physical-reserve-at-the" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">Does the Library have headphones I can borrow? Are there viewing / listening rooms?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Yes, you can borrow headphones from the Circulation Desk.</p> <p> The Library also have rooms where you can view films or listen to CDs and LPs. There are viewing/listening rooms in the Media Resource Center and listening stations with turntables in the <a href="/library/collections/music-collection/">Music Collection</a>. Just ask at the Circulation Desk and they’ll set you up with a room and let you check out headphones.</p> <p> You can also watch DVDs on any public computer with a DVD/CD drive, as long as you use headphones.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1183-does-the-library-have-headphones-i-can-borrow-are" target="_blank">FAQ</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">Does the Library have popular fiction? Where is the popular reading collection?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Yes, the Library has a popular reading collection! You can browse fiction, nonfiction, leisure reading, and bestsellers on the popular reading shelves located on the first floor, to the right of the Reference Desk when you’re coming down the steps from the Library entrance. Books in the <a href="/library/collections/popular-collection/">Popular Collection</a> are shelved alphabetically by author’s last name.</p> <p title="Purchase College Local Catalog"> You can search for specific books in the popular collection online using the <a href="https://suny-pur.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=01SUNY_PUR:01SUNY_PUR&lang=en&sortby=rank" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Library Discovery Search</a><a id="id_bf4118f54f" data-cke-saved-href="http://search.idsproject.org/index.php?view=ids&oclc_symbol=ZPM&search_scope=my_library" title="Catalog" href="http://search.idsproject.org/index.php?view=ids&oclc_symbol=ZPM&search_scope=my_library" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>. You can find <a href="/library/collections/graphic-novels/">graphic novels</a> in the catalog as well or browse the graphic novel collection, located directly across from the popular reading shelves.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1180-does-the-library-have-popular-fiction-where-is-the" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">What are the Library’s hours?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> The Library’s current hours are available on the <a href="/library/hours/">Hours</a> page.<br/> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1178-what-are-the-librarys-hours">FAQ</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">What software is available for remote learning? Does the college provide any free or discounted software?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Purchase College can offer software either for free or at a discounted rate. Please see our <a href="/live/news/1663-software-downloads" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Software page</a> for a list of available products.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">Are there vending machines in the Library? Can I buy food in the Library?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Yes! Vending machines with snacks, cold beverages, and coffee are located in the 2012 Lounge. The 2012 Lounge is located near the Director’s Office and the restrooms, just around the corner from the Popular DVD Collection shelves. Please enjoy, but kindly clean up after yourself. We need your help keeping the Library clean so you and others can continue to enjoy this service. If you experience problems or errors with the vending machines, please contact the Circulation Desk. Refunds are issued by the More Card office.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1182-are-there-vending-machines-in-the-library-can-i" target="_blank">FAQ</a>. </p> <p> </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How can I obtain a Westchester Library System card?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> As a Purchase College student or employee, you are eligible for a Westchester Library System card (public library card). A WLS card allows you to borrow materials and access electronic resources including <a href="http://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/87931" data-cke-saved-href="http://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/87931">Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning),</a> ebooks from Overdrive, and movies from kanopy.com.</p> <p> To obtain a card, you <a href="http://www.harrisonpl.org/get-a-library-card">apply online through Harrison Public Library</a>.</p> <p> If you have any issues with the online application process, please <a href="https://www.purchase.edu/library/contact/subject-liaisons/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.purchase.edu/library/contact/subject-liaisons/">e</a><a href="http://ask@purchase.libanswers.com/" data-cke-saved-href="http://ask@purchase.libanswers.com">mail us</a> and we will contact the <a href="http://www.purchasefreelibrary.org/" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.purchasefreelibrary.org/">Purchase Free Library</a> for backup.</p> <p> Both libraries are in the Town of Harrison and both serve our school as crucial partners. **During the COVID-19 crisis, you may apply for a WLS card through Harrison or Purchase Free Library if your hometown library is closed. The online application takes minutes and you will generally have your card in 1-2 days.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">I cannot print a document that my professor put in Moodle. What should I do?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <div id="" class="s-la-box-content clearfix"> <div class="s-la-faq-answer"> <p> Sometimes a professor will upload a document file to Moodle in “protected mode” or “protected view.” This makes it harder for unauthorized persons to edit and alter the document. Because editing is disabled, printing a “protected” Microsoft Word document requires an extra step. </p> <p> To print a Microsoft Word document that is in “protected view,” you must <strong>download</strong> the file from Moodle and <strong>save it</strong> on your desktop before you will be able to “enable editing” and print the file. </p> <p> <strong>Instructions (for Microsoft Word on a PC. Word for Mac should behave similarly)</strong> </p> <p> 1. In Moodle, click on the title of the document you want to download. A dialog box appears. </p> <p> 2. Click “Save.” (Do NOT choose “Open,” or you will not be able to print the document.) </p> <p> 3. Choose to save the document to the desktop or a USB flash drive. </p> <p> 4. Wait until the document has finished downloading, then click “Open.” </p> <p> 5. Click “Enable Editing” in the beige-colored bar at the top of the MS Word document. </p> <p> 6. You should now be able to select “Print” from the File Menu or Windows Menu and print as you would any other Word document. </p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1399-i-cannot-print-a-document-that-my-professor-put-in" target="_blank">FAQ</a>. </p> </div> </div> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>

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