Library

The mission of the Normandale Library is to provide students with a wide range of information resources and quality professional services in support of the College curriculum. The Library also serves as a resource for faculty, staff and the community.

The Library is an integral part of the educational process at Normandale. To meet students' needs, the Library has selected a wide variety of media, including DVDs, audio and video tapes, books, slides, magazines, databases, Internet sites, and maps. In addition, faculty frequently place course materials on reserve for check-out at the circulation desk.

Students may check out books from the general collection for 21 days, back issues of magazines for two days and some audiovisual materials overnight. Some materials are available for use only in the Library. Students need to activate the barcode on the back of their Normandale ID (NCC Card) in order to gain off-campus access to Library databases.

At Normandale, all materials are cataloged utilizing the Library of Congress Classification System. The MnPALS system, an automated online catalog, is used to search for materials. Collections from other libraries can also be searched. The Library staff can assist in operating the computers, and librarians can assist with in-depth searches. Instruction is also offered individually and through classes.

Print materials not owned by Normandale may be requested at no charge from other libraries through MINITEX. Copies of materials can be made at a cost of $.10 per page on the photocopy machines or $.05 on the microfilm reader printer. Printouts from Library computers cost $.05 per page.

Audiovisual equipment and computers are available for student use in the Library. Electrical outlets for laptop computers and a wireless connection to the Internet are provided throughout the library. Quiet study areas and group study rooms are also available.

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