LIBRARY/MEDIA SERVICES

Raymond Library strives to meet the special information needs of students and staff at the Grandview Campus. Access to most library databases and the online public library catalog is available via the Internet. In addition, Grandview students and staff are encouraged to contact the faculty reference librarians (509 574-4991, ext. 2 or via email) for information about various services which support the instructional and research needs of the Grandview Campus.

Library catalog:

The online public library catalog can be used from any computer in the Grandview Library/Writing Center, as well as from your home, office or classroom. Materials can be requested through:

In addition to the library catalog, WAYFINDER is a single search for locating almost 18 million items held by over 250 Washington libraries of all types. Searches can be limited by region within the state, or by type of library. Individual items are linked to local library online catalogs for verifying availability and local information. (It is also possible to search worldwide library collections Select that option from the drop-down list.) YVCC students and employees may request items located on Wayfinder via the YVCC Interlibrary Loan process described on the Interlibrary loan (ILL) page.

FAX:

Print the Request for Materials Form, complete the requested information, and FAX it to 509-574-4989 (Incomplete or illegible forms cannot be processed. A separate request form for each item [book, article] is required.)

IN PERSON:

Visit the Raymond Library on the Yakima campus.

MAIL:

Print the Request for Materials Form, complete the requested information, and mail it to Raymond Library, Reference Librarians, P O Box 22520, Yakima, WA 98907-2520 (Incomplete forms cannot be processed.)

WEB:

Submit the correct Web form listed below for books or the one for articles. (Incomplete forms cannot be processed.)

Article request	Use this form to request article from journals and/or periodicals
Book, ETC. request	Use this form to request books and other materials (excluding periodical articles) not owned by YVCC.

checking out books:

Any YVCC student or staff member may check out books in person. We require either a valid YVCC student/staff ID or photo identification and YVCC ID number. Books requested by Fax, mail or via the web are delivered to the Grandview campus for pick-up. Books may be returned to the Grandview Campus for delivery to the library on or before the due date to avoid late material (fines/fees) charges.

magazine articles:
(databases)

We provide on-line access to a variety of databases. Many of these databases will search for and retrieve full text articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, and other on-line resources. Many of these databases can be accessed from a home or office as well as the Grandview Library/Writing Center. Access to databases is available to all currently registered YVCC students and currently employed staff.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN:

Interlibrary loan (ILL) is available for all currently registered YVCC students and currently employed staff. For additional information about ILL open the Interlibrary loans link. ILL's are delivered to the Grandview campus for pick-up. ILL.s will not be mailed to individuals because of restrictions placed on us by most lending institutions.

REFERENCE QUESTIONS:

Reference questions may be asked either by phone (509 574-4991, ext. 2) or email. Short factual answers are quickly and easily provided via email or the telephone, however for more complex questions you may asked to come to the library. In addition, you may use ASKUS for 24-7 reference assistance.

teaching:

We are happy to assist faculty in promoting the Library to their students. Please contact a faculty reference librarian for more information on services we can provide you. In addition, Grandview faculty may borrow material from the Media Center. Contact the Media Coordinator, (509 574-4972) for additional information.

INFORMATION LITERACY:

Information Literacy tutorials, to help individuals utilize library resources more effectively, are available on the YVCC INFORMATION LITERACY WEBPAGE.