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REFERENCE
A staff of professional librarians provides individual and class instruction in the retrieval of information and the use of an array of print and electronic library resources. The Triton College Reference Desk is scheduled with professional librarians whenever the library is open. For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3698.
- INDIVIDUAL REFERENCE SERVICE
Reference librarians answer reference questions, suggest research strategies and instruct students in the use of print and electronic resources in the library. Faculty, students and community members are encouraged to ask the librarian on the desk for assistance at any time.
- RESEARCH SKILLS INSTRUCTION FOR CLASSES
Faculty may request general library orientations or specialized instructions sessions for their classes. Call the Reference Desk at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3698, to request a date and time. General orientations require 24 hours notice, and specialized sessions require seven days notice.
- INTERNET RESEARCH INSTRUCTION
Individuals may consult with a librarian for assistance in planning an Internet search. Faculty who have given a specific Internet assignment may request an introductory session in subject searching on the Internet for their classes. Call the Reference Desk at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3698, to request a session and allow at least one week for preparation.
CIRCULATION
- CHECK OUT PROCEDURES
Materials from the circulating collection may be checked out at the Circulation Desk by Triton employees, students and community members. Triton employees use their staff I.D.s to check out. Students use their student I.D.s. Triton community residents may check out up to three items using a valid Suburban Library System card. Franklin Park residents will be issued a temporary Triton pass. For loan periods, please consult the Fine Schedule.
- RESERVE MATERIALS
Triton faculty often place materials on reserve for student use. The materials may be from the library or from their personal collection. Most reserve materials are limited to Room Use Only, but some may be checked out for a shortened loan period. These materials are available at the Circulation Desk by the instructor's name. For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3215.
- INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Books or articles not owned by the Triton Library are often available from other institutions through interlibrary loan. Triton staff and students only may request materials to be sent to Triton. Consult with a librarian for more information on how to locate and request materials. Completed forms are submitted at the Circulation Desk. When the items arrive, the circulation staff will notify the requestor and hold the materials at the Circulation Desk for pick up. For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3216.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
This department processes the purchases of all library materials, catalogs new acquisitions and maintains the online catalog database. For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3424.
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