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Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Displays

In celebration of Hispanic / Latinx Heritage month, the Library is featuring displays of books and music by and about Latinx and Hispanic creators all month long! All items on display can be checked out.
Assistive Technology Lab Now Open in the DMZ

The Assistive Technology Lab has moved to a new location, room 1015C in the DMZ on the Library’s first floor. The specialized software and hardware in this lab is intended for use by students with visual, hearing, and learning disabilities.
New Popular Reading Collection

Check out the new and improved “Popular Reading Collection”! Borrow bestsellers, sci-fi, mysteries, and biographies… just for fun!
COVID Policy Update

Masks are encouraged but optional, and guests are allowed at the Library, following recent College-wide adjustments to the COVID-19 protocols. Read on for full details…

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<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>
<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 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 masks required at the Library?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> M<span style="font-weight: 400;">asks are encouraged but optional in the Library for all patrons and library staff. This is in keeping with CDC guidelines and <a href="/covid-19-updates-and-plans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purchase College policy,</a> which states masks are optional but encouraged indoors campus-wide, regardless of vaccination status, while the campus is in a COVID “Green Zone” (i.e. low risk area).</span></p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">See the Library’s <a href="/live/blurbs/2872-masks-and-social-distancing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mask and social distancing policy</a> for full details.</span> </p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/2873-are-masks-required-at-the-library">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">What software is on the computers (PC and Mac) in the Library?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Please visit our <a href="https://www.purchase.edu/offices/cts/campus-computer-labs/">computer lab resources page</a> for more information on computers, software, and printers in the campus Library labs.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p> </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">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">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">How do I use Turnitin? How can I check my own drafts for originality?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p><a href="https://purchase.libguides.com/moodlebeyondbasics/turnitin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Turnitin</a> is a plagiarism prevention tool that is available to all Purchase College students, staff, and faculty. You must be a current Purchase College community member to access our instance of Turnitin.</p> <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, essays, and assignments for originality and proper citation. You can use the <a href="https://purchase.libguides.com/moodlebeyondbasics/turnitin_originalityreport" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Similarity Report</strong></a> 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" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How do I use Turnitin to check my own drafts for originality?</a></p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">Where is the TLTC located?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> The <a href="/teaching-learning-and-technology-center/">Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center</a> is located in the Purchase College <a href="/library/">Library</a>, on the lower level.</p> <p> Link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1772-where-is-the-tltc-located" 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 add a course librarian to my Moodle course?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Detailed directions for manually adding a course librarian, learning assistant, co-teacher, etc. are available at the TLTC’s <a href="http://purchase.libguides.com/moodlebasics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moodle Basics</a> help guide > <a href="http://purchase.libguides.com/moodlebasics/addingusers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adding Users</a>.</p> <p> Link to this FAQ: <a href="/live/blurbs/1148-how-do-i-add-a-librarian-to-my-moodle-course" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How do I add a course librarian to my Moodle course?</a></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> Current 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> Due to system limitations and the COVID situation, the following affiliations will not be able to borrow books and materials:</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, alumni, and community members not affiliated with the above institutions do not have borrowing privileges. Due to COVID, use of the Library’s on-site materials is also limited only to current Purchase ID cardholders; guests are not allowed to visit the Library.</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">Do I have to submit a paper copy of my Student Project to the Library?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> No, you do not have to submit a paper copy of your Student Project (senior project, capstone paper, or master’s thesis) to the Library. All projects are submitted digitally via the <a href="https://apps.purchase.edu/spsubmit">Student Project Portal</a>, a submission system within MyHeliotrope. (The process no longer takes place in Moodle). The Library does not require and will not accept paper copies of Student Projects.</p> <p> Link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1642-do-i-have-to-submit-a-paper-copy-of-my-student" target="_blank" rel="noopener">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">Is there wifi (wireless internet) ? How do I access the wifi network? Can guests use wifi?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Yes, there is WiFi (wireless internet) in the Library that both guests and Purchase affiliates can use. Both are managed by CTS. There are two WiFi networks with the following names:</p> <p> Please see our <a href="https://collaborate.purchase.edu/CTS/Knowledge%20Base%20External/Campus%20Wi-Fi%20Heatmap.aspx">Wi-Fi Heat Map</a> for coverage areas in different buildings.</p> <p><strong>PurchaseWiFi</strong>: Students, faculty, and staff should choose the “<strong>PurchaseWiFi</strong>” network. The username is your Purchase email username (firstname.lastname WITHOUT the @purchase.edu) and the password is your Purchase email password. You should only have to enter your username and password once to have access.</p> <p><strong>PurchaseGuest</strong>: Guests and visitors to campus should choose the “<strong>PurchaseGuest</strong>” network<strong>. </strong> The password changes at least twice a year. You can ask a library employee at the Circulation or Reference desks for the current password or view the <a href="http://www.purchase.edu/guestwifi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guest Wifi</a> page.</p> <p> Note that PurchaseGuest network is limited; it enables you to view webpages and use most apps, but not to use high-bandwidth services like Skype, video streaming, etc. On mobile devices, the guest network may also prevent off-campus email accounts from refreshing <span style="line-height: 20.8px;">(such as</span> Gmail<span style="line-height: 20.8px;"> or the Mac OS mail app)</span><span style="line-height: 1.6;">. To get around this, access your email via a web browser, rather than an app or mail client.</span></p> <p> For more info, see the <a href="https://collaborate.purchase.edu/CTS/Knowledge%20Base%20External/Connecting%20to%20Wireless.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Connecting to Wireless</a> Page.</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>

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