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Welcome Back! Fall 2020 Library Policies & News

Welcome new and returning students and staff!

The Purchase College Library is open online! We will support your coursework throughout the 2020-2021academic year. While the library building remains closed this Fall due to COVID-19, we are offering a number of services to help you get the resources you need, from contactless pickup to virtual reference!
Contactless Pickup of Library Materials

The Library is implementing a new Contactless Pickup service! You can now place holds on library materials and schedule an appointment to pick them up! Pickup appointment hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am - 2pm.
Get Help from Librarians via Zoom Drop-in Reference!

The Library is pleased to announce a new Drop-in Zoom Reference service, starting Monday August 3rd.

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Nov 4

Book Club: Homesick for Another World

Time: 12:00pm—1:00pm

Join us to talk about the next book club selection: Homesick for Another World, by Ottessa Moshfegh!

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<div class="faq"> <div class="question">What software is on the computers (PC and Mac) in the Library?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> <strong>The Library has both PCs and Macs for you to use. CTS provides a <a href="https://collaborate.purchase.edu/CTS/Knowledge%20Base%20External/Campus%20Computer%20Labs.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">full list of software</a> and hardware in the Library’s computer labs.</strong> </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading »</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> <strong>COVID-19 ALERT: There will be no <a href="https://www.purchase.edu/library/services/course-reserves/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.purchase.edu/library/services/course-reserves/">physical course reserves</a> held at the Library during Fall 2020 due to coronavirus. See our tips for finding <a href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/295128" data-cke-saved-href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/faq/295128">ebook alternatives</a> to your textbooks through the Library. Instructors, please contact your <a href="/library/contact/subject-liaisons/">subject liaison librarian</a> to explore ebook options for your required textbooks.</strong> </p> <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 »</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 id="id_ebf4b6d9d8" data-cke-saved-href="http://moodle.purchase.edu/moodle2/course/view.php?id=4830" title="log in to moodle to selfcheck your paper" href="http://moodle.purchase.edu/moodle2/course/view.php?id=4830">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>originality 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> To access the <a id="id_f8375263f5" data-cke-saved-href="http://moodle.purchase.edu/moodle2/course/view.php?id=4830" href="http://moodle.purchase.edu/moodle2/course/view.php?id=4830" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Turnitin Self-Checker</a>, just click this <a id="id_b7b0aa1cad" data-cke-saved-href="http://moodle.purchase.edu/moodle2/course/view.php?id=4830" href="http://moodle.purchase.edu/moodle2/course/view.php?id=4830" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">link</a>, login to Moodle, 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> Link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1151-can-i-use-turnitin-to-check-my-drafts-or-papers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading »</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How do I make an article from a library database viewable for my off-campus students?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> As a faculty member, you are encouraged to link directly to the Library’s subscription <a href="http://purchase.libguides.com/az.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">databases</a> and <a href="https://suny-pur.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/jsearch?vid=01SUNY_PUR:01SUNY_PUR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online journals</a>, just as you would link to any website or resource on the Internet, from within your Moodle course pages. This is a best practice for a number of reasons. </p> <ul> <li>Accessibility. Many databases offer text-to-speech options and provide stable, searchable, and accessible PDFs </li> <li>Ensures compliance with copyright </li> <li>Builds research skills by familiarizing students with various databases and interfaces </li> <li>Allows students to take advantage of value-added features such as citation generator, exporting to citation managers, and availability of various file formats. </li> </ul> <p> In order to make resources from the Library’s subscription databases and online journals available to students who may be accessing Moodle from off-campus (remote user access), you must include the <strong>EZProxy prefix code</strong> in the item’s URL.</p> <p> The <strong>EZProxy prefix code</strong> is: <strong>http://ezproxy.purchase.edu:2048/login?url=</strong></p> <p> This bit of code must be placed <strong><em>before</em></strong> the rest of the article’s URL in order to make it available from off-campus. This can be done by following a few simple steps:</p> <ul> <li>locate the desired article in our online databases / journals </li> <li>look for the document’s persistent or durable URL, within the context of the item, not in the browser address bar </li> <li>When using <strong>ProQuest Direct</strong>, for example, click on “Copy Link” to copy the article’s durable URL and then add the EZProxy prefix code before the rest of the URL </li> <li>Copy and paste the EZProxy code into the URL field when adding a new resource “link to a file or website” in Moodle </li> <li>Copy and past the article’s URL so that it appears after the EZProxy code </li> </ul> <p><strong>Example:</strong> <strong>http://ezproxy.purchase.edu:2048/login?url=</strong>http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1625264641&sid=2&Fmt=3&clientId=10792&RQT=309&VName=PQD</p> <p> <strong>To Display a link on the front page of your Moodle course:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Make sure that editing is turned on, click the ‘Turn editing on’ button on the upper right side </li> <li>In the section where you want the file to show up, click on the <strong>Resources</strong> pull-down menu and select the ‘<strong>URL</strong>’ option </li> <li>Enter into the <strong>Name</strong> field the text you want to use to describe the link on the front page of your course </li> <li>You must enter a description of the link in the <strong>Description</strong> area </li> <li>Under the “<strong>Content</strong>” heading, paste in the item’s <strong>External URL</strong>. Remember to include the <strong>EZProxy prefix code</strong> if the item is from the Library’s subscription resources </li> <li>Click the ‘<strong>Save and return to course</strong>’ button </li> </ul> <p> Remote users will be prompted for Database User Authentication and will login using their username (firstname.lastname - <strong>do not</strong> include @purchase.edu) and Purchase email password.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1171-how-do-i-make-an-article-from-a-library-database" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading »</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How do I view materials in Special Collections & Archives?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Please see the <a href="/library/collections/special-collections/">Special Collections & Archives</a> page for more information.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1181-how-do-i-view-materials-in-special-collections-amp" target="_blank">FAQ</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading »</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 Student Project submissions to the Library must be done via <a href="https://moodle.purchase.edu" target="_blank">Moodle</a>. 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">FAQ</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading »</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">Can I pick up books/physical items at the Library during COVID-19?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p id="s-la-admin-header-title"> <span id="thequestion">Yes! The Library is offering a <a href="https://www.purchase.edu/live/blurbs/1104-borrowing-library-materials" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.purchase.edu/live/blurbs/1104-borrowing-library-materials">Contactless Pickup Service</a> by appointment to current students, faculty, and staff during our closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. For details, please see the <a href="https://purchase.libguides.com/COVID-19/contactlesspickup" data-cke-saved-href="https://purchase.libguides.com/COVID-19/contactlesspickup">Contactless Pickup guide.</a></span> </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading »</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="/livewhale/?news_edit&id=1663">Software page</a> for a list of available products.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading »</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 »</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> <strong>COVID Alert: The Library is closed for fall 2020. Please see <a href="https://collaborate.purchase.edu/CTS/Knowledge%20Base%20External/Campus%20Wi-Fi%20Heatmap.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wifi Heat Map</a> for areas on campus with sufficient Wifi coverage. </strong> </p> <p> </p> <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><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 »</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 »</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 »</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How do I print from my laptop? Is there remote or wireless printing to the library printers?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> <strong>COVID Alert: The Library is closed for the fall 2020 semester. Printing is still available in CMFT 3033, CMFT 3031, NS 1063, and NS 1013.</strong> </p> <p> <strong>All enrolled students for fall 2020 will receive 1000 print points.</strong> </p> <p> </p> <p> Please be advised that computer labs have been thinned out to comply with Covid-19 guidelines. Please wear a mask and observe proper social distancing.</p> <p> The labs which will be open for fall 2020 are Natural Sciences (Planetarium) 1063, Natural Sciences (New Media) 1013, Center for Media, Film, and Theatre (CMFT Building, MF 3033), and Center for Media, Film, and Theatre (CMFT Building, MF 3031)</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>You can print remotely from your laptop or your mobile device to library printers!</strong> </p> <p> Who can use web or mobility printing? </p> <p> Anyone with a current Purchase email account and print point allocation from CTS can use the PaperCut Web Print or Mobility system to print from a personal laptop or a personal mobile device. Web and Mobility printing works from on campus, as long as your device is connected to the PurchaseWiFi network.</p> <p> There is no wireless printing for visitors unfortunately. Visitors should ask the Reference Librarian about guest printing options.</p> <p> Please see the detailed instructions at:</p> <p> <a href="https://collaborate.purchase.edu/CTS/Knowledge%20Base%20External/WebPrint%20Remote%20Printing%20over%20Purchase%20WiFi.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WebPrint Remote Printing Over PurchaseWiFi.</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://collaborate.purchase.edu/CTS/Knowledge%20Base%20External/Mobility%20Printing%20over%20PurchaseWifi.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mobility Remote Printing Over PurchaseWifi</a> </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading »</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 »</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 »</a> </div> </div>

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