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What are the Writing Center's Hours?

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Location: Office-Zahnow 308 (third floor library)
Phone: (989) 964-6061
Web: http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter/
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

response author: SM (content taken from Writing Center website-see link above)

How do I cite an ERIC document (APA) ?

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This information below is from the ERIC Database help link at
http://www.eric.ed.gov/WebHelp/Content/Citing%20Materials%20Indexed%20in%20ERIC.htm

Citing Materials Indexed in ERIC:
Cite ERIC materials as you would any other document, book, or journal article using your preferred or required style guide. We recommend including the ERIC accession
number in parentheses at the end of the citation (e.g., ERIC ED456789 or ERIC EJ567890).

This is a good example.
Shyyan, V., Thurlow, M., & Liu, K. (2005). Student perceptions of instructional strategies: Voices of English language learners with
     disabilities. Minneapolis, MN: National Center on Educational Outcomes, University of Minnesota. Retrieved from the ERIC database.(ED495903)

example from http://www.calstatela.edu/library/guides/3apa.pdf

another ERIC document example is listed here
http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/apa#ERIC

and verified form the APA manual, 6th edition page 212.

For more information visit the SVSU Writing Center.
http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter     (989) 964-6061
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.   Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Visit our Online Writing Center for other options: http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter/onlinewritingcenter/
Resources (handouts for citing) http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter/writingcenterresources/
More online resources (OWL-Purdue and more) http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter/writingcenterresources/onlinewritingresources/
Direct Link to Purdue OWL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/

response author: SM (content taken from various web sites and verified with APA 6th ed manual)

How do I find articles? (databases)

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One approach to locating an article is to use the library databases
This link is located on the left of the library home page. Clicking this link
will take you to a subject grouping of the over 100 library databases. Select the subject
group that best matches your research topic to identify the best databases to begin
researching with.

Here is a brief online tutorial on locating an article with a library database:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJtl2wfliHQ

response author: SM

How do I check my print balance?

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You will find the link to the SVSU print balance web site under "Quick Links".
the direct link is https://web.svsu.edu/printbalance/

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Who can use the Research Center?

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The Research Center is accessible to any patron of the Melvin J. Zahnow Library. The Research Center is also accessible to students through the chat function on the library's homepage or through e-mail.

How do I cite a secondary source?

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See the 2nd section, "Work Discussed in a Secondary Source" from the link below.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/09/

Example:
List the source the work was discussed in:

Coltheart, M., Curtis, B., Atkins, P., & Haller, M. (1993). Models of reading aloud: Dual-route and parallel-distributed-processing approaches. Psychological Review, 100, 589-608.

NOTE: Give the secondary source in the references list; in the text, name the original work, and give a citation for the secondary source. For example, if Seidenberg and McClelland's work is cited in Coltheart et al. and you did not read the original work, list the Coltheart et al. reference in the References. In the text, use the following citation:
In Seidenberg and McClelland's study (as cited in Coltheart, Curtis, Atkins, & Haller, 1993), ...

Contact the SVSU Writing Center for more assistance.

http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter (989) 964-6061
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Visit our Online Writing Center for other options: http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter/onlinewritingcenter/
Resources (handouts for citing) http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter/writingcenterresources/
More online resources (OWL-Purdue and more): http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter/writingcenterresources/onlinewritingresources/
Direct Link to Purdue OWL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/

response author: SM

How many books can I check out?

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About as many as you can carry. :)

See http://librarysubjectguides.svsu.edu/cd 

response author: SM

Where can I get the citing handouts?

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You can locate the handouts for various citing styles at http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter/writingcenterresources

You will find more online citation style assistance with the following links.
More online resources (OWL-Purdue and more): http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter/writingcenterresources/onlinewritingresources/
Direct Link to Purdue OWL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/

Contact the Writing Center for more assistance
http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter (989) 964-6061
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Visit our Online Writing Center for other options: http://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter/onlinewritingcenter/

response author: SM (content taken from the SVSU Writing Center web site)

What are the library's hours?

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See Library Hours at http://librarysubjectguides.svsu.edu/ContactsandHours

response author: SM

How much are overdue fines?

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Overdue Fines-From http://librarysubjectguides.svsu.edu/cd

Fines are assessed on all overdue materials. The type of material that is overdue determines the amount of the fine as well as if an overdue notice is sent to the patron. If items are not returned in a timely fashion, the patron will be billed for the item as indicated in the Billed Materials section below.
General Collection Books
- first notice sent when 5 days overdue
- 10¢ per day per overdue item
Popular Reading Collection Books
- first notice sent when 1 day overdue
- 10¢ per day per overdue item
Reference books $1.00 per day
Reserve Items
- first notice sent when 1 day overdue
- 50¢ for the first hour and 20¢ for each additional hour overdue per item
Videos, CDs, and DVDs
- first notice sent when 1 day overdue
- $.50 per day per overdue item

response author: SM (content taken from libguide link above)

How do I renew a book?

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Go to the library home page (www.svsu.edu/library) and click the link on the left
titled "Renewals".

Login to your library account with your SVSU username and SVSU password.

For more information about renewals, go to this library information page:
http://librarysubjectguides.svsu.edu/content.php?pid=80734&sid=598484

response author: SM

Is there a fax in the library for students to use?

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Unfortunately, no. However, the Student Association Office has one.
see: http://www.svsu.edu/studentassociation/ or phone 989.964.4232
for more information. also check Student Life at http://svsu.orgsync.com/home

How do I find Math Placement testing information?

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You can schedule a Math Placement Test on the second floor of the library in the Center for Academic Achievement.

See the Math & Physics Tutoring Center's Web site for test and testing information.
 
http://www.svsu.edu/mathphysicstutoring/

How can I check out a book that the library doesn't have?

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You can find and check out books that the library doesn't have by visiting the MeLCat link on the library's homepage or clicking here.

You can also visit the Circulation desk to seek assistance in finding a book that the library doesn't have.

Does the Library have a scanner?

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Yes, the library has a scanner. See the link below for its exact location on the first floor. 

http://tour.mapsalive.com/24266/page1.htm

What are the hours for the Center for Academic Achievement?

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Check the Center for Academic Achievement's web site for hours information. See each individual center for their hours information

Web Site:

Center for Academic Achievement-http://www.svsu.edu/tutor/

How do I find primary sources?

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Use the "Finding Primary Sources" Library Subject Guide (see link below) for help with locating primary sources.

http://librarysubjectguides.svsu.edu/primarysources

Where are the new books located?

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New books are temporarily kept on the first floor of the library. Eventually they will be located in their permanent home in the general collection (3rd or 4th floor). New books may be checked out. See the link below for a location map.

New Books-1st Floor (response by SM)

How do I access the Ken Follett Papers?

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The Ken Follett Papers:
The papers arrived at Saginaw Valley State University in spring 2000 and detail the author’s creative process. Materials include his handwritten notes and early manuscripts.
For more information see the Ken Follett Papers page. http://librarysubjectguides.svsu.edu/Follett

response author: SM-content taken from library web site

How do I find my reading (borrowing) history?

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To track your Library checkouts: [Requires opting in]

- Go to "My Library Account" from the Library home page
- Click on the "My Reading History" icon (in the group of five to the top right)
- Click on the "Opt In" icon. From *that* time forward your checkouts will be recorded. Anything you had checked out in the past, alas, is lost information.
- If you opt in, then want to opt out, repeat the first two steps, then click on the "Opt Out" icon.

response author: SM (content taken from related libguide)

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Overdue Fines-From http://librarysubjectguides.svsu.edu/cd