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<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">Does the Library have graphic novels and comics? Where are they?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Yes, the Library has graphic novels and comic books. They are located on the main floor, just beyond the Reference Desk. For more information is available at the <a href="/library/collections/graphic-novels/">Graphic Novels</a> collection page.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1179-does-the-library-have-graphic-novels-and-comics" 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">How do I access my Reader Dashboard in the Student Project submission system?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Readers on Student Projects (senior projects, capstone papers, and master’s theses) can manage project invitations and move quickly between student project spaces in the new MyHeliotrope submission system.</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> Overdrive (ebooks), kanopy (movies), Hoopla (ebooks, movies, music), audiobooks, and more!</p> <p> <strong>If you are a Westchester resident, you will need to apply through your hometown library to obtain a card.</strong> </p> <p> If you are not a resident of Westchester County, but you are a member of the Purchase College community, you can <a href="http://www.harrisonpl.org/get-a-library-card" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.harrisonpl.org/get-a-library-card">apply online through Harrison Public Library</a> or <a href="https://www.purchasefreelibrary.org/apply-for-a-library-card/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.purchasefreelibrary.org/apply-for-a-library-card/">Purchase Free Library.</a> Both libraries are in the Town of Harrison and both serve our school as crucial partners. The online application takes minutes and you will generally have your card in 1-2 days. 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> See this <a href="https://purchase.libanswers.com/admin/faq?faqid=95108">FAQ for full WLS card signup details.</a></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">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">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">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">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 <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 originality?</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, 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">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 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 <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">Where can I find information on senior projects / capstone papers / master’s theses?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Please see the <a id="id_d8e337c3e2" data-cke-saved-href="http://purchase.libguides.com/studentprojects" href="http://purchase.libguides.com/studentprojects" target="_blank">Student Projects guide</a> which includes information about submitting senior projects, capstone papers, and master’s theses. It covers setup of the Moodle Student Project space, the research process, locating senior projects from past years, formatting the project, and final submission steps.</p> <p> Direct link to this <a href="/live/blurbs/1172-where-can-i-find-information-on-senior-projects-" target="_blank">FAQ</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>

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