Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my Blackboard password?
Blackboard passwords are distributed every Fall during registration. If you did not pick up your password, or you have lost your password, bring your Concordia ID card (NOT your driver's license or other ID) to Ken Rhoda in Admin 207. If you did not pick up your password, a page of information will be given to you that includes the usernames and passwords for the library catalog, Blackboard, and the online databases. If you lost your password, your password will be written down and given to you.Passwords cannot be issued via email or the telephone!
What should I do if my Blackboard password doesn't work?
First, double check that you are typing in your Username (lastname.firstname) and Password (current password picked up at this year's Registration). If it still doesn't work, please contact Ken Rhoda at x. 1203. He will need your name, your Username, and your password. If you have the current information, he will reset your password. If you do not, you will need to go to Admin 207 with your ID card and get your new password.
How do I connect to databases off-campus?
To connect to a database from off campus, click on the name of the database under heading "Connect Me With" in the left column of the library webpage. If the database is restricted to authorized users only, you will be directed to a Restricted Resource page. Type in the letter and number from the back of your Concordia ID card and your current password. Click ENTER. Passwords change every year.
All currently registered faculty, students, and staff are authorized users and can get a password. Students receive a handout during Fall registration with username and password information. If you did not pick up your password, or you have lost your password, bring your Concordia ID card (NOT your driver's license or other ID) to the Circulation Desk in the library where your password will be given to you.
Passwords cannot be issued over the phone or email!
How do I get my password?
Passwords are distributed every Fall during registration. If you did not pick up your password, or you have lost your password, take your Concordia ID card (NOT your driver's license or other ID) to Admin [update]. If you did not pick up your password, a page of information will be given to you that includes your usernames and passwords for the databases, library catalog, and Blackboard. If you lost your password, your password will be written down and given to you.Passwords cannot be issued over the phone or email!
How do I check out things?
All materials are checked out at the Circulation Desk. Bring the materials to be checked out and your ID card to the employee at the front desk closest to the main doors. An ID card or Concordia University Guest card are required to check out materials!
How do I find out which journals the library has?
The easiest way to see which journals the library has is to go to the A-Z journal title list. This alphabetical list of journals includes over 8,000 titles currently available to currently registered faculty, students, and staff. The list includes journals in electronic, print, and microfiche formats. You can also search the journals by subject category or discipline. The list is updated every other month.How do I renew books?
You can renew books one of two ways.
- You can bring your Concordia ID card to the Library Circulation Desk and Library staff will renew your books.
- You can go to Library Homepage and renew the items yourself:
- Click Library Catalog
- Click My Account
- Click Renew My Materials
- Choose Renew All -- or -- Renew Selected Items marking just those items you wish to renew
- The next screen will verify if your materials were renewed
- Items can be renewed only once
- Items cannot be renewed by phone>
Is there any way to change the temperature in the library?
If you find the library too warm (or too cold), please inform the person at the front desk and let them know where you are sitting. We will attempt to adjust the temperature for you. Our system is old, so we can稚 guarantee an adjustment can be made, but we can稚 try if we don稚 know there is a problem.
How do I send the library staff a suggestion?
The CUI Library staff is anxious to hear from you. An anonymous suggestion board is available in the lobby of the library. Comments and questions are responded to daily and added to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section of the website. You can also fill out an online form to receive individual feedback.What services are available at the UCI libraries?
The libraries at UCI (Langson, the main library, and the Science library) are open to the public. Library cards are available to non-UCI students. The current cost is $80 per year. In many cases, needed material can be photocopied. Photocopiers and copy card dispensers are available on most floors of the libraries. Very few copy machines accept coins. To determine if the UCI libraries have appropriate materials, use their online catalog.How do I connect to databases off-campus?
To connect to a database from off campus, click on the name of the database under Connect Me With on the left side of the library webpage. You will be directed to a Restricted Resource page if the database is restricted to authorized users. In the box beside "Please enter your ID:", type in the number from the back of your ID card. Make sure that you include the letter. Click the Tab button and type in your current password. Click the Submit Request button. Passwords change every year. If you have an incorrect password, see the paragraph below.
All currently registered faculty, students, and staff are considered authorized users and can get a password. Students received a handout during Fall Registration with username and password information. If you did not pick up your password, or you have lost your password, bring your Concordia ID card (NOT your driver's license or other ID) to the Charging Desk in the library. If you did not pick up your password, a page of information will be given to you that includes the usernames and passwords for the online databases, library catalog, and Blackboard. If you lost your password, your password will be written down and given to you.
Passwords cannot be issued over the phone or email!
How do I cite information in MLA style?
Each style guide mandates what order the citation information should be placed in the bibliography or reference list. The style guides are VERY specific about how to cite sources. Make sure that you follow the examples below which include the most used types of citations at CUI. If you need examples for additional types of resources, check the printed manual (available in the CU Library at REF PN 147 .G444 1998). Remember that Internet manuals are not always correct and that print manuals are updated frequently.
| Books--Single Author | Student, Concordia U. This is My Book. Irvine, CA: Concordia University Press, 2002. |
| Books--Multiple Authors | Student, Concordia U., and Concordia U. Faculty. This is Our Book. Irvine, CA: Concordia University Press, 2002. |
| Books--Editions | Student, Concordia. This is my book. 2nd ed. Irvine, CA: Concordia University Press, 2003. |
| Newspaper Article | "Newspaper article." Hilltop Herald 5 Jul. 2003: A8. |
| Journal Articles--Print | Student, Concordia U. "This is a Journal Article." Concordia Journal 76.2 (2003): 23-31. |
| Journal Articles--Online Databases | Student, C. "This is a Journal Article." Concordia Magazine 76.2 (20 Jun. 2003): n. pag. Online. Academic Search Premier. 1 December 2003. |
| ERIC Report | Student, Concordia. This is an ERIC report. Local Center for Concordia University. Irvine, CA: Concordia Univ., 2003. ERIC ED 000000. |
| Webpage | Concordia Literacy Information Classroom. 2003. Concordia University. 1 Dec. 2003 <www.test.url>. |
| Unpublished Master's Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation | Student, Concordia. "This is My Master's Thesis: What Do You Think?" Thesis. Concordia University, 2003. |
| Unpublished Paper Presented at a Meeting or Conference | Student, Concordia. "Concordia University Paper on Student Life." Concordia University Faculty Meeting. Irvine, CA. Feb. 2003. |
In addition to the examples, the style guide for MLA requires the following guidelines:
- Use a serif font (ie. Times New Roman, Courier).
- Font should be 12 points.
- Margins should be 1 inch on all sides.
- The words Works Cited should be centered at the top of the page.
- Works Cited lists must be double-spaced.
- Use postal abbreviations for state names (ie. CA, TN, etc.)
- Arrange the list in alphabetical order by the author's last name.
- Never abbreviate the author's name if it is given in full on the title page.
- Entries from the same author should be placed alphabetically by title. The name is only typed in the first entry. Subsequent entries should use three hyphens (---,).
- Entries should begin flush with the left margin, additional lines should be indented 5 spaces.
- Titles of books and articles should be written in upper and lower case.
Example of MLA bibliography
Clark, Kim, & Shute, Nancy. "The Adoption Maze." U. S. News & World Report 130.10 (12 March 2001): n. pag. Online. Academic Search Premier. 17 May 2001.
Eisenberg, Evan. "The Adoption Paradox." Discover 22.1 (2001): 80-89.
Gilman, Lois. The Adoption Research Book. 3rd ed. New York: Harper Perennial, 1992.
McKelvey, Carole A. and JoEllen Stevens. Adoption Crisis: The Truth Behind Adoption and Foster Care. Golden, CO: Fulcrum, 1994.
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. 2001. Department of Health and Human Services. 17 May 2001 <www.calib.com/naic/>.
Robinson, Grace. Older Child Adoption. New York: Crossroad, 1998. ERIC ED 417 848.
How do I put money on my Eagle card?
- Insert ID card, picture side up, into the Cash to Card unit.
- Insert bill into slot (1s, 5s, 10s, 20s).
- Push the return button to release the card.
How do I get to the Science Library at UCI?
- Go out the West entrance of campus (by the baseball parking lot).
- Turn right on Turtle Rock Drive.
- Turn right on Campus Drive.
- Turn left on West Peltason Drive.
- Turn left on Mesa Drive.
- Metered parking is available in Lot 8.
How do I get to UCI's Main Library?
- Go out the West entrance of campus (by the baseball parking lot).
- Turn right on Turtle Rock Drive.
- Turn right on Campus Drive.
- Turn left on East Peltason Drive.
- Turn right on Pereira Drive. Follow the road to the right.
- Metered parking is available in Lot 2, right before the circle.
- Walk up the steps out of the parking lot.
- The main library is the building right across the walkway.
The library is building 102 on the UCI Campus map.
Where can I find a map of the campus?
The most current campus map is available at the university's website.
How do I find out if the library has a book?
All library materials are listed in the Library Catalog. If you are not sure how to search for materials in the catalog go to the resource guide or for more in depth help, try the tutorial.How do I use the laminator?
The laminator is found in the Copy Room located behind the Charging Desk, adjacent to the Reference Collection.
It must be turned on about 20 minutes before use to warm it up. Turn the Heat button from Off to On. After 20 minutes, ask the employee at the desk to get the laminator key. Place the key in the keyhole and turn it. Make sure the binder clip is attached to the film coming out of the back of the machine. This ensures that the plastic does not wrap around the rollers. Place the materials to be laminated on the tray. Turn the Drive button to the Run position and push the materials into the film. When all of the materials have passed the cutting row on the back of the machine, turn the Drive button back to Off. Use a pair of scissors to cut the film from the machine. Turn the Drive button back to Run to release a little more film. Turn it back to Off. Replace the binder clip. Turn the key and remove it. Turn the Heat button to Off.
Return the key to the employee at the front desk. Measure the film you used and pay the employee at the front desk 25 cents a foot.
My database password doesn't work, what should I do?
First, double check that you are typing in your User ID (the E number on the back of your ID card) and PIN (current password picked up at this year's Registration). If it still doesn't work, please contact Bob Park at x. 1518. He will need your name, your User ID, and your password. If you have the current information, he will reset your password. If you do not, you will need to come to the library with your ID card and get your new password.
How many books can I check out?
Patrons can check out up to 10 books. The library limits the number of materials that can be checked out to each user for several reasons. Firstly, we limit the number of materials to ensure that all patron's have access to materials needed for assignments and research. Secondly, we limit them to make sure that if a patron leaves the university without returning the materials we do not lose an excessive number of materials. Finally, we do make adjustments to the number of materials checked out on an individual basis. If you need additional materials, please speak to one of the full-time library employees.
Where are the videotapes?
The videotape collection is located in the Administrative section of the library. To obtain materials, please ask an employee at the Charging Desk for assistance.
Where are the CDs?
The CD collection is located at the end of the Current Periodical Collection.
Where are the ESL books?
ESL books (books with simple English for second language learners) are located across from the Circulation Desk.
Where are the children's books?
Children's books are on the main level of the library in the Robert C. Baden Children's Collection. They are located on the short shelves near the conference rooms. These books are shelved according to the Dewey Decimal system.
Can I check out magazines?
Magazines are non-circulating, they cannot leave the library. Copy machines are available to photocopy articles.
Does the library carry textbooks?
The library does not purchase or hold textbooks used in classes being taught at Concordia University.
I didn't bring my ID card, can I still check out books?
ID cards are required to check out materials! Driver's licenses and other photo ID cards will not be accepted. ID cards are also required to use a conference room, to check out reserve materials, and to use audio/visual equipment in the library.
Where are the copiers?
The copier and copier/printer are in the Copy Room behind the Circulation Desk.
When are my books due?
There are two ways to determine when checked out materials are due back in the library. Date due cards are placed in the pockets of books and within the cases of videotapes and CDs. The last date listed on the card is the date the material is due back in the library.
You can also check the status of materials online. Go to http://library.cui.edu. Click the library catalog link. Click the User Services button. Click the User Status Inquiry link. Type in your User ID (the E number on the back of the ID card) and PIN (password). Click the Display User Information button. Click the Checkouts link. The due date appears on the right side of the screen in bold.
Where is the closest drinking fountain?
There is no drinking fountain within the library. If you go down the sidewalk, through the next set of double doors and go down the stairs, there is a drinking fountain. There is also a drinking fountain in the Theatre Lobby at the other end of this building.
How do I find my BannerWeb password?
BannerWeb passwords are distributed through the Registrar's Office.
For more information, see the Student FAQs at the Registrar's site.
Where are the restrooms?
Restrooms are located on the lower level to the right of the stairs.