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<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1642-do-i-have-to-submit-a-paper-copy-of-my-student">Do I have to submit a paper copy of my Student Project to the Library?</a> </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 on paper student projects</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1773-where-is-the-tltc-located">Where is the TLTC located?</a> </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 about the TLTC</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1172-where-can-i-find-information-on-senior-projects-">Where can I find information on senior projects / capstone papers / master’s theses?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Please see the <a href="https://purchase.libguides.com/student-projects/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Student Projects guide</a> which includes information about submitting senior projects, capstone papers, and master’s theses. It covers setup of the Student Project Portal 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" rel="noopener">FAQ on student projects</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/2815-how-do-i-add-the-thinkingstorm-online-tutoring">How do I add the ThinkingStorm Online Tutoring connection to my Brightspace course?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Instructors no longer need to add the ThinkingStorm connection to individual courses. A link to ThinkingStorm is available to all students via the Purchase College <a href="https://brightspace.purchase.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brightspace</a> Navbar.</p> <p> ThinkingStorm is an online/virtual tutoring platform utilized by many colleges. It provides 24/7 access to professional tutors online for many subject areas. </p> <p> Link to this FAQ: <a href="/live/blurbs/2815" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How do I add the ThinkingStorm Online Tutoring connection to my Brightspace 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"> <a href="/live/blurbs/3129-how-do-i-get-help-with-d2l-brightspace">How do I get help with D2L Brightspace?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> The <a href="https://online.suny.edu/help/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SUNY Online Help Desk</a> should be your first point of contact to get help with all aspects of the <a href="https://brightspace.purchase.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brightspace</a> learning management system (LMS). The SUNY Online Help Desk is staffed with experts who can assist with:</p> <ul> <li>creating course content (e.g. assignments, quizzes, discussions forums, attendance, etc.) </li> <li>answering questions pertaining to course delivery (e.g. navigating discussions, grading assignments, adjusting release settings, working with the grade book, etc.) </li> <li>helping students navigate and work within the LMS, </li> <li>and more! </li> </ul> <p> You can contact the SUNY Online Help Desk during their extensive service hours, including evenings and weekends. Updated hours are posted to their website and available at the “SUNY Online Support Services” widget in Brightspace.</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://online.suny.edu/help/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Main Website for the SUNY Online Help Desk</a> <ul> <li>at the <a href="https://sunyonline.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1985/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=40826" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LMS Support Request</a> page, click on the “<a href="https://sunyonline.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1985/Portal/Requests/TicketRequests/NewForm?ID=1wj8C67L5q8_&RequestorType=Service" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Request Service</a>” button </li> </ul> </li> <li>SUNY Online Help Desk phone number for Brightspace assistance: 1-844-673-6786 </li> </ul> <p> Please visit their website for more information and check out the <a href="https://online.suny.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SUNY Online Support and Resources</a> site for additional support.</p> <p> Link to FAQ: <a href="/live/blurbs/3129-how-do-i-get-help-with-d2l-brightspace" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How do I get help with D2L Brightspace?</a></p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1985-what-is-illiad">What is ILLiad?</a> </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 on ILL</a>.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1641-how-do-i-access-my-reader-dashboard-in-the-student">How do I access my Reader Dashboard in the Student Project submission system?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Readers for Student Projects (senior projects, capstone papers, and master’s theses) can manage project invitations and move quickly between student project spaces in the <a href="https://apps.purchase.edu/spsubmit/">Student Project Portal</a> within MyHeliotrope. See the <a href="https://purchase.libguides.com/student-projects/readers">instructions for readers</a> on the Student Projects Help Guide for more details.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1166-how-do-i-importcopy-materials-from-a-previous">How do I import/copy/move materials from a previous course into a new course?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Faculty have several options for moving materials from Brightspace to Moodle, as well as moving materials from a previous Brightspace course to new Brightspace course.</p> <h2> Moodle-to-Brightspace Course Import</h2> <p> If you want to move materials from Moodle to Brightspace, please see the <a href="/teaching-learning-and-technology-center/moodle-to-brightspace-migration/moving-to-brightspace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moving Courses from Moodle to Brightspace</a> page.</p> <h2> Brightspace-to-Brightspace Course Import</h2> <p> If you want to move course materials from a previous Brightspace course into a new Brightspace course, directions can be found at the official Brightspace Higher Education Instructor Knowledge Base: “<a href="https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/16771-import-export-or-copy-course-components" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Import, export, or copy course components</a>”</p> <p> You will usually want to use the “<a href="https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/16771-import-export-or-copy-course-components#copy-course-components" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Copy Course Components</a>” option.</p> <p> Watch the short “<a href="https://youtu.be/Brp6v3oovXc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Copy Course Components</a>” tutorial on YouTube.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Brp6v3oovXc?si=LVStrzPkRigP0wMp&wmode=transparent" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p> </p> <p> Link to this FAQ: <a href="/live/blurbs/1166-how-do-i-importcopy-materials-from-a-previous" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How do I import/copy/move materials from a previous Moodle course into a new Brightspace 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"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1180-does-the-library-have-popular-fiction-where-is-the">Does the Library have popular fiction? Where is the popular reading collection?</a> </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" title="Catalog" href="http://search.idsproject.org/index.php?view=ids&oclc_symbol=ZPM&search_scope=my_library" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-cke-saved-href="http://search.idsproject.org/index.php?view=ids&oclc_symbol=ZPM&search_scope=my_library"> </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 on the popular reading collection</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"> <a href="/live/blurbs/2349-why-have-i-suddenly-been-unenrolleddropped-from-my">Why have I suddenly been unenrolled/dropped from my courses on Brightspace?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p><strong>Students</strong>: though there are other reasons why you may have been suddenly dropped from your courses on Brightspace, one of the most common culprits is that your <a href="/live/blurbs/1247-mandatory-immunization-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mandatory Immunization Requirements</a> may not be filed properly with the College. Please contact the <a href="/offices/registrar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Registrar</a> and/or <a href="/offices/health-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Health Services</a> if you have any questions.</p> <p> Please note that any activities you have completed or work submitted in your courses will be restored upon resolution of immunization records and re-enrollment in current Brightspace course spaces.</p> <p> Link to this FAQ: <a href="/live/blurbs/2349" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why have I suddenly been unenrolled/dropped from my courses on Brightspace?</a></p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/2673-how-can-i-obtain-a-westchester-library-system-card">How can I obtain a Westchester Library System card?</a> </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"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1420-what-software-is-on-the-computers-pc-and-mac-in">What software is on the computers (PC and Mac) in the Library?</a> </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"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1179-does-the-library-have-graphic-novels-and-comics">Does the Library have graphic novels and comics? Where are they?</a> </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" rel="noopener">FAQ on graphic novels</a>. </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1181-how-do-i-view-materials-in-special-collections-amp">How do I view materials in Special Collections & Archives?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Please see the <a href="/library/collections/special-collections/">Special Collections & Archives</a> page for more information.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1182-are-there-vending-machines-in-the-library-can-i">Are there vending machines in the Library? Can I buy food in the Library?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Yes! Vending machines with snacks, cold beverages, and coffee are located in the 2012 Lounge on the first floor.</p> <p> Eating and drinking are allowed <strong>only</strong> in the 2012 Lounge. Please enjoy, but kindly clean up after yourself. 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" rel="noopener">FAQ on vending machines</a>. </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>

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