WNC Library & Media Services (http://library.wnc.edu)
Faculty & Staff Library Guide
Library & Media Services provides library support to the WNC community, including a traditional print collection, an
extensive full-text online collection, and research services. Anchor libraries are located at the Carson City and Fallon
Campuses. Support for rural centers and the Douglas Campus are provided by the two anchor libraries. Media Services
supports audio-visual classroom services, video editing, media duplication, event support, classroom equipment setups,
installation and repair. Library & Media Services also provides Interactive Video support (scheduling, classroom
facilitators, etc.).
Library Hours
Carson City Mon. – Thurs. 8 am – 8 pm; Friday 8 am – 5 pm, Sat. 11 am – 3 pm Closed Sundays & Holidays
Fallon
Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 am – 8 pm; Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm, Sat. 9 am – 1 pm Closed Sundays & Holidays
Library Collection
The library’s collection contains over 44,000 books, about 140,000 e-books, 20,000+ e-journals and newspapers (via our
databases), and over 4,000+ videos and DVDs.
Library Cards A current staff ID is required to get a library card. There is no fee. Register in person in the library.
Borrowing Privileges
Faculty members may check out WNC books for the semester; staff may check out books for 3 weeks. DVDs may be
checked out for shorter periods by faculty and staff. ALL staff can check out books from the libraries at the Univ. of
Nevada, Reno and TMCC using their WNC library card. They can also order materials from other Nevada libraries on
inter-library loan and have them delivered to their campus library (as long as the items are located outside of their campus
community).
Computers, Equipment, & Facilities
PC & Mac computers
Wireless access
Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite software on all computers
Premier Tools (Carson City Campus) – assistive software
Photocopies (5¢ B & W; 20¢ color per page); Scanners, Video & DVD Players
Computer workstation with Jaws screen reading program
Group Study Rooms – Carson City Campus (Rooms accommodate 4 – 8 people comfortably.)
Research
The library provides access to thousands of full-text books, journals, and newspapers through online databases. These
databases are accessible through the Library & Media Services web page from anywhere on campus. Call 445-3227
(Carson) or 423-5330 (Fallon) for research assistance. You can also e-mail the librarians at refdesk@wnc.edu.
Off-Campus Access to Research Databases
Faculty & staff can access the library research databases using their computer workstation (or Westnet) login name and
password. Your login name is just your firstname.lastname. For example: mark.twain
Students access the databases using their NSHE ID number, but must set up a personal password using the following link
on the library web site: https://www.wnc.edu (Note the “s” after the http.) Note: Student database passwords are NOT
automatically the same as MyWNC; students must go in and select their password in a separate activation process.
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Library Orientations
The WNC librarians provide research orientations to WNC classes by arrangement with the instructor. Carson Campus
orientations are held in the Library Instruction Room/Lab (201) and last 50-75 minutes, depending on the instructor’s
wishes. Contact Danna Sturm at 445-3223 or Ron Belbin at 423-5330 x2244 for more information. A link to the
orientation request form is available on the library web site under Faculty & Staff.
Course Reserves (Assigned Readings, Extra Textbooks, Etc.)
Print Reserves: The Reserve Collection, located behind the library's front desk, consists of course materials placed in the
library by faculty for a particular class. Reserve materials may include: journal articles, sample research papers, answer
keys, textbooks, videos, or CDs. These items are placed on limited loan periods ranging from a "2-hr in-library use only" to
a 7-day check out, depending on the instructor's request. No holds or renewals may be placed on reserve items. All the
items placed on reserve are listed in the library catalog under the instructor's name as well as the class name.
Electronic Reserves: Faculty may ask the library staff to locate electronic copies of articles or scan reading materials
which are then posted on the college website under http://wildcats.wnc.edu. Students and faculty use the same login used
to access the library databases and/or Westnet. Having documents online allows students to view or print information 24/7
without having to visit the library in person. For more information, contact: Larry Calkins (e- reserves) at 445-3224; Erich
Holcombe (print reserves - Carson City Campus) at 445-3228; or Ron Belbin (print and e- reserves) Beck Library, Fallon
Campus 423-5330 x2244. More information can be found at http://library.wnc.edu/faculty/course_reserves.html.
WNC Videos/DVDS
The Carson and Fallon Campuses maintain a collection of over 4,000 videos for the use of WNC instructors. Any faculty
member can request videos for preview or in-class use. Videos may be borrowed from either campus and sent to any
WNC teaching location.
Videos can be located by searching the library catalog for your topic. After locating the item, faculty can reserve it for use
on a specific day using the DVD/Video Request Form available on the library web site under the faculty link. (Faculty
must use their college user name and password to access the form.) Videos that are housed at another campus library
should be reserved at least one week in advance of its desired use. The library staff will confirm requests through e-mail.
If the item is on the same campus where faculty teach, faculty should come to the library circulation desk to pick it up
when needed.
Requesting DVDs & Videos from the University Of Nevada, Reno
WNC faculty may also borrow videos/DVDs from the University of Nevada, Reno. They can be located using the library
catalog. Requests for UNR media must be made at least two weeks prior to the intended date of use using the
DVD/Video Request Form. The more lead time provided, the greater the likelihood that the item will be available on the
date requested. The Library will confirm requests via e-mail as soon as they are received and processed. Faculty will be
notified when the items arrive in the library for them to pick up. If viewing equipment is needed, it can be ordered using the
Equipment Request Form. All of these forms are available under the “Faculty & Staff” link on the library web site.
MEDIA SERVICES
Media Services supports the WNC curriculum by purchasing media equipment and other audio-visual materials. They also
provide copying services for items that accompany WNC classroom-related materials and textbooks. Faculty may request
computer projection equipment, DVD players, and other equipment for use in their classrooms using the Equipment
Request Form under the faculty link on the library web site.
Equipment Requests
Media equipment may be loaned to college personnel for instructional purposes including: computers, computer projection
units, video and digital cameras, video/DVD players and recorders, and other types of equipment. A 24-hour notice is
required to ensure that the equipment is available and can be delivered on the requested date. Equipment should be
requested using the online Equipment Request Form available under the “Faculty & Staff” link on the library web site.
Recording & Duplicating Services
Duplicating services are provided to college personnel with a minimum 48 hour notice. This includes recording students or
faculty members in a classroom and performers at college events. In some classes, CDs supplement a textbook. Media
Services will duplicate these CDs (if given sufficient lead time). Class related copying is free. Students only need to
provide a blank replacement for each item copied. Copyright permission must be obtained in writing prior to copying.
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Services Directory (CC = Carson City Campus, F = Fallon Campus)
If you are calling the Beck Library (Fallon Campus) from off campus, dial (775) 423-5330, then ask for the extension.
If you are calling from on campus, dial the extension only.
Need help with:
Book Purchases
Larry Calkins
Ron Belbin
CC 445-3224
F x2244
larry.calkins@wnc.edu
ron.belbin@wnc.edu
CD Duplication
Media Desk
Library Services
CC 445-4241
F x2241
media@wnc.edu
ron.belbin@wnc.edu
Circulation Services
Carson City
Fallon
CC 445-3229
F x2241
wnclrc@wnc.edu
wnclrcfa@wnc.edu
DVD/Video/CD purchases
Valerie Andersen
Ron Belbin
CC 445-3222
F x2243
valerie.andersen@wnc.edu
ron.belbin@wnc.edu
Equipment Scheduling
Media Desk
Library Services
CC 445-4241
F x2241
media@wnc.edu
ron.belbin@wnc.edu
Electronic Reserves
Larry Calkins
all x3224
larry.calkins@wnc.edu
Interactive Video
Scheduling
Donna Redfern
all 445-4245
donna.redfern@wnc.edu
Interactive Video Technical
Support
Ralph Schilling
Walt Lewis
CC 445-4242
F x2249
ralph.schilling@wnc.edu
walt.lewis@wnc.edu
General Information
Carson City
Fallon
CC 445-3229
F x2241
wnclrc@wnc.edu
wnclrcfa@wnc.edu
Interlibrary Loan
Erich Holcombe
Ron Belbin
CC 445-3228
F x2241
wnclrc@wnc.edu
ron.belbin@wnc.edu
Journal Subscriptions
Danna Sturm
Ron Belbin
CC 445-3223
F x2243
danna.sturm@wnc.edu
ron.belbin@wnc.edu
Library Cards
Circulation Desk
Ron Belbin
CC 445-3229
F x2244
wnclrc@wnc.edu
ron.belbin@wnc.edu
Library Instruction
& Orientation
Danna Sturm
Ron Belbin
CC 445-3223
F x2244
refdesk@wnc.edu
ron.belbin@wnc.edu
Media Services
Carson City
Fallon
CC 445-4241
F x2241
media@wnc.edu
ron.belbin@wnc.edu
Newspaper Subscriptions
Danna Sturm
Ron Belbin
CC 445-3223
F x2243
danna.sturm@wnc.edu
ron.belbin@wnc.edu
Production Services
Howard Collett
Walt Lewis
CC 445-4244
F x2249
howard.collett@wnc.edu
walt.lewis@wnc.edu
Research Help
Reference Desk
Library Services
CC 445-3227
F x2241
refdesk@wnc.edu
Reserve Materials
Erich Holcombe
Ron Belbin
CC 445-3228
F x2244
wnclrc@wnc.edu
ron.belbin@wnc.edu
Streaming Video
Troy Tingle
All 445-4242
troy.tingle@wnc.edu
Videotaping/Production Services
Howard Collett
Walt Lewis
CC 445-4244
F x2249
howard.collett@wnc.edu
walt.lewis@wnc.edu
Web Class Login Support
Canvas
855-308-2493
(toll-free| 24/7)
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