Departments: Reference - (919) 530-6473
Reference materials (listed in the online catalog with "REF"
preceding the call number) will be found in the Reference Department
on the second floor. Dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases,
biographical directories, bibliographies, and indexes are part
of the reference collection. Reference materials do not circulate
outside the library and must be used within the Reference area.
This collection is designed to provide information and referral
to other library resources.
Business Collection
The business collection is integrated into the regular reference
collection and the general collection. A business reference librarian
is available to provide services to both students and faculty
members, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individualized
instruction is offered for students. School of Business faculty
may request instruction geared to the specific needs of that class.
Introduction to business sources and the library sessions are
held each semester for new students entering the School of Business.
NCCU Theses
NCCU Theses are maintained by the Reference Department. Currently
enrolled students may borrow a maximum of two theses at once for
a one month period with an option for one renewal period (depending
on the demand for that thesis.) A $1.00 per day fine will be charged
on all overdue theses.
Archive Collection (Treasure Room)
Archive Collection (Treasure Room) contains books on Afro-Americans
in North America, the West Indies, and South America, as well
as earlier editions of college catalogs and yearbooks. The letter
"T" in the call number indicates that the book is in
the library's Treasure Room collection and may be obtained through
the Reference Department. These books do not circulate outside
the library.
Research Help Services
Research help services are provided to both students
and faculty.
Individualized instruction is available for students on the use
of library resources, methods or research, and the location of
materials. General library orientation classes, tours, and introductory
classes on major reference resources in specific subjects can
be scheduled for faculty members.
Computer
assisted searches are available through DIALOG and BRS databases,
which cover science, technology, business, social sciences, humanities,
public affairs, and general news. Computer searches can help locate
the most current information available on a topic. This fee-based
service is available to students, faculty, and community residents.
Users must indicate the maximum amount that they are willing to
pay at the time the request is made. Prior notice is required
for this service.
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