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BY ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN B.N. HULELA Botswana College of Distance and Open learning(BOCODOL) Library Orientation

Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning Library Orientation-Maun

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Page 1: Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning Library Orientation-Maun

BY ASSISTANT LIBRARIANB.N. HULELA

Botswana College of Distance and Open learning(BOCODOL)

Library Orientation

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Background Information

Thamalakane Life-Long Learning Centre Library is a growing Library established to support distance learning programmes offered by the College. Its operations began in July 2011. The library aims at building a diverse collection aimed at addressing information needs of its clients.

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The objectives of the Library

To develop a dynamic collection that support educational, research activities of the college.

Provide high quality, user centred services to distance learners based on understanding their needs.

Provide integrated access to library collection and information and creativity applying accepted standards.

Stay abreast and employ technological innovation for betterment of the service.

Help learners to acquire library skills, critical thinking, study and information literacy.

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Library Opening Hours

Hours of operation are as follows: Monday – Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm During tutorials 8:00 am – 5pm During examination 7:30 am – 8pm(Monday to Friday)

and 8:00am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday Closed at lunch time

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Collection

The library has a growing collection of over 1300 books and 660 BOCODOL module books. The library started with a collection of 249 books.

There is a browsing collection of information books and fiction books and dvds,cds available for checkout.

Books are arranged by Dewey decimal classification. You need the entire class/call number to locate the book on the shelf.

Non- circulating collection: Journals Newspapers Newsletters/magazines Botswana Collection Reference collection Students projects and past exam papers BOCODOL modules

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Collection cont.…

Online/Electronic Resources The following databases can be accessed from the Library:EbscohostEmeraldCommonwealth of Open Learning(COL)African Digital LibraryJstorAluka

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Circulation Procedures

By virtue of being a BOCODOL student or staff , you are automatically a member of the library. However, in order to borrow our materials you will be required to complete an application form available at the library(we need a proof of registration or employment letter).

Borrowing EntitlementsStaff 6 items - materials circulate for 30 daysLearners 4 items- materials circulate for 30 daysMagazines and past exam papers are housed at

the circulation desk(not for circulating).

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Services

Lending service- customers with borrowing privileges must present acceptable identification at the circulation desk to check out library materials. Renewal is allowed only if the material is not reserved for another person. Renewal can be done once in the library or through telephone, email . Patrons must confirm new due date and write it on the date slips in ink.

Reservations service- items on loan can be reserved. The client will be informed as soon as items are returned. Holds are placed for 3 days

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Services cont.….

Reference service – The library provides patrons with information to address their information needs.

Internet Access Service/Electronic searches- We provide access to the internet during the library open hours . The Library staff conduct online searches for computer illiterate patrons.

Current Awareness Service – Patrons are provided with information on current issues that are relevant to their needs.

Inter Library Loan- If we do not have an item in our stock, we may request it from other libraries for our clients.

Information Literacy- The Library offers library and information skills.

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Overdue/Lost materials

All Library users are encouraged to return library materials on time. ordinary loan will be charged 50t per material and reserved material is P1.00 per material.

It is the responsibility of the borrower to take care of library materials. The user is expected to pay for lost library material, current replacement value + 25% handling charges. Recovered materials will not be accepted if the user has already paid.

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Facilities

Computer workstation-13 computers with access to internet and Microsoft office

35 Study carrelsStudy tables(44 users)Lounge suite (for newspaper reading)Discussion roomBoard roomLibrarian’s office(reference room)

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Rules and Regulations

Observe silence in the library. Eating, drinking, chewing or smoking is prohibited in the library. Mute your cell phone while in the library. No bags are allowed in the library. Security personnel must check all items coming in and out of the

library. The library is not responsible for the patron’s personal property. Please do not bring your children and pets in the library. Library property should not be vandalized. Library chairs should not be reserved for any users. Computers are to be used for research purposes and any viewing

of pornographic material is forbidden. Reference materials can only viewed inside library(not for

circulation).

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BOCODOL LIBRARY CENTRES

1. Shakawe Community Library 2. Gumare Village Reading Room

3. Maun Public Library4. Maun Prison

5. Moremaoto Community Library6. Rakops Village Reading Room

Places hosting BOCODOL Library materials for distance learners

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Library Staff

Assistant LibrarianBarulaganye HulelaPhone No:6865621Email:[email protected]

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Library user on Facebook.

Internet Service

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General circulation books

Bookshelves

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Newspapers

Periodicals

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Magazines

Periodicals

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Reference books

Non - Circulating

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Journals

Periodicals

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Past Exam papers

BGCSE

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DVDs

Multimedia Collection

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Circulation Desk

Lending Service