Library
October 18, 2021 2022-11-15 13:07Library
Library
The CIT Library situated on the 2nd floor, provides access to a large book collection, and several thousand full-text electronic journal subscriptions.
The CIT library serve primarily to university members and then to the community. The collections support all programs taught at the university by housing a number of collections in various formats to suit all needs. Reference materials, on line electronic databases, journals, library management and system have been dedicated to ensure an efficient and supportive learning environment to all.
The library collections are of sufficient size and quality to ensure effectiveness in the instructional programs of the university.
All students are strongly advised to return borrowed items before the date due. To help you get borrowed items back on time, reminders are sent by e-mail. Library loans can be renewed by coming to the library front desk.
More information on library services and rules may be found at the University Catalogue
Library has a capacity of 11 students to be accommodated. There are 6 computers available for students and one for the librarian.
The total number of books is: 5000 hard copy books, 418 donated books for CIT, 346 science magazines and a dozen of inline books that can be accessed only by students.
CIT libraries strive to develop independent and lifelong learners by:
- Provide a positive, user-oriented learning environment
- Acquiring , developing, and providing access to learning resources;
- Assisting students to develop the skills required to succeed in a knowledge- based society;
- Collaborating with faculty to create and deliver innovative learning opportunities;
- Using the most effective technologies available to provide services.
The collections to be developed and maintained by the libraries will serve the following purposes:
- Instructional support for students, faculty members and teaching staff;
- Professional and operational support for staff and the university;
- Support for lifelong learning for students, faculty members and teaching staff and community users.
The library collections aim to fulfill the following objectives:
- Support all courses and programs offered at the university by providing varied and relevant materials in a variety of formats (electronic, printed, audio/video, etc.);
- Provide adequate resources to assist faculty members and teaching staff in their teaching functions;
- Develop core collection of materials to support program delivery in the two campuses;
- Provide general interest material for the overall enrichment of the university community;
- Develop reference collections that allow libraries to provide information services in support of the university instruction and operations;
- Provide career and continuing education resources in support of the continuing education programs;
- Maintain copies of required textbooks for all courses, supplementary teaching materials and curriculum documents;
- Support research requirement of the various faculties in conjunction with the programs offered at the university;
- Develop and maintain archival materials in addition to materials documenting the development of CIT;
McGraw-Hill Education is a leading digital learning company. McGraw-Hill Education (MHE) is an American learning science company and one of the “big three” educational publishers that provides customized educational content, software, and services.
Based on the growing demand for COST EFFECTIVE LITERATURE, and REDUCTION OF STORAGE SPACE, CIT has transitioned from a print-based business model to one based on using digital content and technology-enabled learning solutions. This was done in 2016, by signing an agreement with McGraw-Hill Education (MHE).
This agreement complement the entire spectrum of courses currently being taught throughout CIT and has many advantages as listed below:
- Each student enrolled will have access to the latest available editions, of a package of 10 e-books for a very low price.
- Free Online Learning Center (OLC) access to faculty (includes PowerPoint presentations, solution manuals, test banks, instructor resources etc…) for all the chosen and relevant e-books to the subject(s).
- Professors have the ability to update the e-Book library yearly for replacement titles, newer editions etc.
- Instructors have the right of a free copy of the e-book.
- Interactive teaching by sharing notes, comments and more between instructors and students
- Free training for faculty and students upon agreement.
- Customized texts can be entered in the library, containing chapters from several MGH texts and even your own notes in any given language. (to help communication with students)
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES for McGraw-Hill
HOW TO CHOOSE / AND USE THE TEXTBOOKS!
Instructors ONLY
- Search/ Select the e-book/s you would like (one or multiple titles). Please refer to : Book Selection Guide
- Instructor Walkthrough – Finding / Arranging / Personalizing the text
- Provide Feedback to the Library when requested (deadline will be provided at the appropriate timing by the Library Administrator)
- As the e-book get approved from McGraw-Hill, it will be visible on the virtual library (CIT Virtual Library)
- Concerning e-resources of the book, a link with resources of the book will be send to you by the Library Administrator
Instructors and Students
- Click Here for CIT Virtual Library https://cit.vstbridge.com/
- Please insert the email and password created
- How to download your E-textbook (it can be downloaded in 4 devices)
- For further support see here: vitalsource.com
IMPORTANT NOTE: No MCGRAW-HILL can be checked out. All printed titles are to be consulted at the Library ONLY.
O’Reilly Platform
One of the biggest platforms, O’Reilly, an American learning company based in Cambridge, is part of our Library for students and professors at CIT.
Students and professors can now navigate and browse different topics related with trends of business and technology as well as different materials that O’Reilly brings at our Library.
What you should know about O’Reilly
O’Reilly tracks the trends and utilizes knowledge to provide the up-to-date content you need to keep on top of the trends, and emerging technologies that are shaping today’s business and technology.
Exclusive books, videos, and learning experiences from O’Reilly’s editorial team include resources from more than 200 of the world’s most respected publishers, including Pearson, Packt, Wiley, HarperCollins, and others.
Their self-paced learning paths and interactive lessons make it simple for us to build a knowledge base, gain proficiency, and master new abilities on their own time.
Now, we can easily create a knowledge base, achieve expertise, and master new abilities on our own time because of its self-paced learning paths and interactive lessons.
Features of O’Reilly:
- O’Reilly and nearly 200 leading publishers offer products (including early release books, audiobooks and more), and every day, new content is added. The wide range of materials available that O’Reilly offers are:
- 860 Articles
- 1’587 Audiobooks
- 42’557 Books
- 162 Case studies
- 268 Learning paths
- Journals
- 167 Playlists
- 5’367 videos
- O’Reilly provides hand-picked content collections from leading innovators, and beginner to expert-level resources from their editorial staff.
- O’Reilly tailors the learning experience to you, with real-time personalized recommendations and the option to create and share personal playlists.
Where you can find it:
O’Reilly Platform is available at “CIT” Library and Lab 2.
Library Loan Policy
Students
- Library books are loaned for three weeks (except textbooks).
- Textbooks are loaned for one day ONLY
- Library patrons are responsible for all materials checked out to them.
- The library warns patrons not to loan items you have borrowed to another person. If the item is lost or returned late, you will be responsible for all fines and replacement fees.
Faculty
- Library books are loaned for one month.
- Books can be recalled after two weeks.
- Library patrons are responsible for all materials checked out to them.
- The library warns patrons not to loan items you have borrowed to another person. If the item is lost or returned late, you will be responsible for all fines and replacement fees.
Staff
- Library books are loaned for one month (except textbooks).
- Textbooks are loaned for one day ONLY
- Books can be recalled after one week.
- Library patrons are responsible for all materials checked out to them.
The library warns patrons not to loan items you have borrowed to another person. If the item is lost or returned late, you will be responsible for all fines and replacement fees
Tab Content
Borrowed materials must be returned or renewed by the due date. If not, the borrowers will be notified in the manner outlined below.
Students
- Students who fail to return or renew borrowed materials by the due date will be notified via email.
- After a maximum of two notices the director of the library will contact the by phone requesting positive action.
- If the material is not returned or renewed within a week of the second notice, the library addresses the issue to “Administration office” to take the necessary actions.
- After the 2nd overdue notice, the patron will be blacklisted.
Faculty members and teaching staff
- Overdue notices will be mailed every week to faculty and staff for materials that are not returned or renewed by the due date.
- A maximum of two overdue notices will be sent after which the director of the library will contact the defaulter.
- After the 2nd overdue notice, the patron will be blacklisted.
- The patron loses his/her borrowing privileges until he/she returns, renews or pays for the lost material
Library Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM- 9:00 PM
Saturday – 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Sunday – Closed
Contact
Email: [email protected]
IMPORTANT NOTE: The library will be accessible after regular operating hours upon request
