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COMPUTERS are located throughout the main floor of the library. There are two computers dedicated for library catalog use only and are labeled accordingly. The rest of the computers provide access to the library catalog, MasterNet, the Internet, the library's online subscription databases and indexes as well as other programs made possible by the Computer Services dept. including word-processing.  There are also some computers with special programs intended for specific courses.  Students enrolled in the courses needing those programs have priority use of these computers.
 

In addition to the hardwired computers available to all patrons, the library is fitted with wirless connection to the MasterNet network.  Wireless access cannot be provided to everyone due to licensing, security and administrative restrictions.  Therefore, only currently enrolled TMC traditional students, CPS, Credential, & MABC students and TMS students may purchase wireless network access.  TMC and TMS alumni, resident card holders and visitors are not eligible for wireless network access.  TMS staff and faculty may petition the Computer Services Dept. where the need will be determined on a case by case basis.

AUDIO-VIDEO EQUIPMENT including cassette players, CD players, VHS and DVD players are available for use in the library.  Priority is given to faculty for classroom use.  All audio-video equipment must remain in the library at all times unless required for classroom use and reserved in advance.  Reservations for A-V equipment may be made only by TMC faculty or staff for campus related activities. There is no pick up and delivery service available. Contact the circulation desk for further details on policy and procedure.

COPY/PRINTING SERVICES consists of one digital color copier located in the Copy Room - across from the circulation desk and one b&w printer - directly across from the circulation desk.  B&W copies are $0.05 each and color copies are $0.15.  IOU’s will not be accepted.  The digital copier also serves as a printer and as a scanner.  Items scanned can be emailed (no charge).  Files on a flash drive can be uploaded and printed. 

Transparencies are permitted.  However, in order to copy onto a transparency the "Paper Select" setting must be changed to the Bypass tray.  To do so select "Job Detail Settings", then select "Paper Select" then select the image of a hand then select OK.  Put the transparency in the bypass tray.  Put the original on the copier and select either b&w or color as needed. After the transparency is made reset the "Paper Select" to "8 1/2 X 11  Plain".  The cost is the same as for paper prints but the patron must supply his/her own transparencies.
  
The library printer and the color copier, when used as a printer, will automatically deduct the amount (either $0.05 or $0.15) per page from the student's printing credits.  The color printer default setting is B&W. 

Additional printing credits may be purchased in amounts of $2, $5 or $10 by currently enrolled TMC and TMS students who have paid the $75 technology fee.  Printing credits may be purchased at  the circulation desk.  For more details on student printing credits see Student Printing Information.

Patrons who do not have printing credits (residents, TMC/TMS alumni, TMC/TMS students who have not paid the technology fee) must be logged on as a "guest" in order to print and purchase a $2 print credit card. For more instructions on printing in the library as pertaining to guests, please see a library staff member.

CAUTION:  When using these or any other duplicating equipment in the library the user must recognize that the copyright law of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials.  The person using this equipment is liable for any infringement.
 

RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS as indicated below apply only to currently enrolled students, faculty and staff of TMC and the reciprocating institution.  They do NOT apply to visitors or resident cardholders. 

The individual borrower is subject to the rules and regulations established by each lending library.  TMC patrons are expected to make themselves aware of the policies and regulations of each library used. The borrower is expected to protect materials and return them directly to the lending library by the due date.  Charges for late, lost or damaged materials are the responsibility of the borrower.  Fines, fees and replacement costs for library materials will be determined by the lending libraries in accordance with their existing policies.

The Master's Seminary and The Master's College Libraries have a reciprocal agreement, which makes the collective resources available to both student bodies and faculty. TMC/TMS patrons needing resources from the college/seminary may obtain them from the respective library's circulation departments, filling out a patron registration form and presenting his/her student ID.

Biola University and The Master's College have established mutual borrowing privileges with currently enrolled students, faculty and staff.  Both libraries will provide direct loan service to eligible and properly identified members of each other's campus community for unrestricted and available materials upon presentation of proper identification, the completion of the library card registration form and the issuance of a library card.  The library cards are subject to renewal each semester or term.

The individual borrower is subject to the rules and regulations established by the lending library, including, but not limited to, those rules that govern access to and the availability of library materials, loan periods, renewals, recall, and delinquency and lost materials charges.

Santa Clarita Interlibrary Network (SCILNET) is a cooperative network made up of libraries located in the Santa Clarita Valley. It provides for interlibrary resource sharing among its member libraries. There is no charge for using SCILNET. A temporary library card, which will allow access to any of the participating libraries, may be obtained at the circulation desk. A brochure containing address, hours, phone numbers, and a map indicating the approximate location of each member library is available in the Pamphlet Display Case.

The Oviatt Library at California State University Northridge (CSUN) is available to residents, like TMC students for an annual fee of $50.00.  This service is provided through the Friends of the Library, an auxiliary support organization of CSUN library.  Students utilizing this service receive a patron card that allows normal lending privileges, however it excludes access to the CSUN network with their corresponding databases.  Coin operated temporary parking permits are available in designated lots only.

NEW BOOK SHELF displaying books new to the library are on the display book case in the Main Collection room on the first floor. These materials will remain on the display shelves for about two weeks or until someone checks them out, which ever comes first.

RESEARCH GUIDES designed to assist in preliminary research are available on the library Web site and some are also on a carousel located on the Reference Desk.  These Research Guides contain information on the basics of conducting bibliographic research, the effective use of the various databases provided by the library as well as unique strategies useful for research in specific subject fields.

TUTORIALS are also available under the library's Research Guides menu option.  These Tutorials consist of Powerpoint lessons designed to provide instruction in Basic Research Skills as well as Course Specific instruction.

BOOK SALE The book sale shelf is open for business during regular library hours. Prices are posted.  Special sales are planned periodically throughout the course of the school year. Dates and times will be posted.

Last updated August, 2009