DCG Student Handbook 2024-25 accessible - Flipbook - Page 12
SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO YOU
LIBRARIES FOR LEARNING
To achieve success at DCG, visit the library. Bring your
existing skills and the Libraries for Learning Team will help
you do the rest.
Use the private study space to work on your assignments
whilst making use of the extensive resources. There is IT
help available to improve your skills to present your work
with a professional finish and IT kit (laptops and PCs) for
you to use on-site and print your work in the Library at no
cost to you by using your student print allowance.
There are Library Services available at:
• Broomfield Hall
• Ilkeston
• The Joseph Wright Centre
• The Roundhouse
Library resources
Library opening times
As a student at DCG, you will be able to access:
Library customer service support and assistance is
provided Monday-Friday at different times at each of
the four College site libraries – please check at the site
libraries and the Library Moodle (or POD) Page for more
details.
• books: fiction and non-fiction,
• e-Books: fiction and non-fiction,
• course textbooks and study guides,
• magazines and journals,
• reference materials,
Library contact details
• databases and online collections,
• Call 01332 334848 (direct line to the library team),
• information leaflets and help sheets.
• Call 0800 028 0289 (switchboard) and ask for the
Library,
Library facilities available
• Email learningresources@derby-college.ac.uk
You will be able to access the following:
• ‘Chat to a Librarian’ LiveChat on the Library
Catalogue (accessed via Moodle/POD).
• book-in-advance and walk-up study spaces,
• computers and laptops with internet access,
• self-service kiosks for borrowing, renewing and
returning books (at Broomfield Hall, Joseph Wright
Centre and Roundhouse site libraries),
• multi-functional devices (MFDs) to facilitate printing,
scanning and photocopying.
Book your study space from Library Moodle (or POD)
Page.
Library Services
When you come into any DCG Library you will be met by
friendly, skilled staff who are ready to help you to:
• borrow books and journals,
• reserve items from other libraries,
• access e-resources.
We will also offer:
• help with your IT queries,
• guidance in accessing resources to support your
studies,
• guidance in printing, copying and scanning.
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