How many libraries does NC Central University have?
The NC Central University libraries serve students, faculty, staff, and the scholarly community-at-large. We have five libraries: the James E. Shepard Memorial Library, the Music Library, the Curriculum Materials Center (CMC), the School of Library and Information Sciences (SLIS) Library, and the School of Law Library.
What is the NC Central Law Library?
The Law Library at the NC Central School of Law provides information services and resources that promote the performance of high-quality legal research activities by faculty, students, staff, and community. The library contains more than 400,000 volumes and volume equivalents.
How many books are in the Shepard Memorial Library?
The James E. Shepard Memorial Library contains 500,597 volumes and 140,200 federal and state documents. Periodical subscriptions total 1,928. Several microform collections and an extensive inventory of full-text electronic databases are among the library's non-print resources. Most of the electronic databases are remotely accessible.
What is the main library on campus?
The James E. Shepard Memorial Library is the main library on campus, with the most extended hours of services. This library houses more than 500,000 books and more than 400 research databases and is a technology-rich learning space designed for collaborative engagement and individual study.
What is the main library in the University of North Carolina?
The James E. Shepard Memorial Library is the main library on campus, with the most extended hours of services. This library houses more than 500,000 books and more than 400 research databases and is a technology-rich learning space designed for collaborative engagement and individual study. As a member of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN), it also provides students and faculty with access to the holdings of the other academic research libraries in the Research Triangle and beyond. The librarians at Shepard Library provide one-on-one consultations and are available upon request to provide library instruction for small groups and larger courses.
How many libraries are there at NC Central University?
The NC Central University libraries serve students, faculty, staff, and the scholarly community-at-large. We have five libraries: the James E. Shepard Memorial Library, the Music Library, the Curriculum Materials Center (CMC), the School of Library and Information Sciences (SLIS) Library, and the School of Law Library.
What is the curriculum materials center?
Curriculum Materials Center Library (CMC) The Curriculum Materials Center, a branch of the Shepard Library, is located in the H. M. Michaux, Jr. School of Education Building. This library carries media that cover various topics related to education, as well as a small collection of children’s literature, kits, games, and large-format books.
How many volumes are there in the SLIS library?
The SLIS Library contains more than 40,000 volumes and subscribes to approximately 456 library-related journals and periodicals (printed and electronic) and numerous electronic databases to support students with their research. Visit School of Library and Information Sciences Library.
Online resources available at Shepard Library
Due to the recent events regarding COVID-19 this guide will guide will assist you with online resources for your research needs off campus. Click here for a visual aid on how to access remotely: http://web.nccu.edu/shepardlibrary/pdfs/EZProxy.pdf
Assistance is Available
You will be able to reach the library via chat, WebEx, or phone. Please click on the Instructional Resources tab in this guide for more information.
Remote access with Mac
Is there any way to access EBESCO off-campus with a Mac? Mac's can't use IE.
Answer
Thank you for contacting the James E. Shepard Memorial Library. If I understand your question correctly you would like to log into the Shepard Library from off campus using the Web VPN with a Mac. You should be about to use Safari to log in from off campus.
What is the NCCU law library?
The NCCU Law Library is dedicated to ensuring that you have the materials you need to continue your studies and research. However, with the closure of many libraries across the country, please note that fulfilling Interlibrary Loan requests may be complicated. We will do our best to retrieve items that you need, and retrieval of electronic materials (journal articles, etc.) may be easier than getting physical things. Please reach out to staff in Interlibrary Loan if something specific you need is something we do not own.
What to email if you have difficulties with remote learning?
If you are having difficulties with remote learning, help is available. For specific questions, email studentdisabilityservices@nccu.edu with a brief description and your contact information, OR, if preferred, Law Students may contact the Office of Wellness for assistance with their case at brett.bowers@nccu.edu
Do you have to enter your NCCU login credentials to access the database?
When logging into some databases from the database list, online study aids, and other library materials off-campus, you may receive the message below. If you do, you must enter your NCCU login credentials to access the database.
