Library information - CITY College, University of York Europe Campus
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Main Campus, Thessaloniki, Greece

New students: welcome to the Library

Welcome to the Library

Are you a new student at the CITY College, University of York Europe Campus? Then you will find the information below useful to get you started!

 

The Library premises

A warm welcome to all new students from all of us in Library Services!

The Library is equipped with sufficient, relevant, and quality information resources. Qualified library staff, is there to give you all the support you need through your academic journey.

The Library premises include two physical facilities: The Information & Learning Commons (ILC) and The Green Reading Room. In both facilities, students will find computing & IT services and a variety of study & reading spaces, designed to meet the different needs of students.

Moreover, since you are a fully registered student, you have access to our vast array of print and electronic resources.

 

Getting started

ILC Membership

Register with the library. Membership allows a student to:

  • Borrow, reserve, and renew items.
  • Connect to the electronic resources.
  • Use library computing facilities and services.
  • Print, Scan, and photocopy.
  • Reserve study spaces & rooms.
  • Use library equipment.

 

IT account (CITY College)

You need your CITY College computer account to access Library & Computing Services.

Your personal username & password is given to you during the Induction Week and will allow you to log in to all services including Google Classroom (Module materials), online library resources, computing facilities, email & other applications.

Your username cannot be changed.

If you forget or wish to change your password you should go to the Computing Support Staff, L. Sofou building, 7th floor or send an email: support@york.citycollege.eu

 

Library Website

The Library website offers a wealth of valuable information that will help you make the most of your experience when using our services and facilities.

 

Online Library Catalogue

OpenABEKT contains records of material held by the library, such as books, periodicals, dissertations and audio-visual material. Use the simple or advanced option to narrow your search on specific titles or authors, or conduct a broader subject search.

 

YorSearch (York Library Search Tool)

Log in as a University Member and search the University of York Library catalogue.

YorSearch allows students to:

  • Locate library material such as articles and book chapters.
  • Link to a variety of online resources, including databases and ebook collections.
  • Access Subject Guide for CITY College students providing access to additional resources and services via the University of York Library.

 

University of York Library Account

All new students receive an email from the University of York with the title “University of York - personal account setup” as part of their registration process. This email will contain a username and password and instructions on how to set up the account to access University of York library resources

 

Research and Support

On the Research & Support webpages, you will find all the necessary information to conduct effective research on a specific topic. Our Subject Guides will help you choose the resources you need for your course, while our experienced staff will provide advanced guidance to help with your subject-related inquiries.

 

Subject Guides

The subject guide not only brings together the resources available to CITY College, University of York Europe Campus students via the University of York Library, but you will also be able to access Skills Guides can help you develop your information and digital skills.

 

He​lp

Need help or have questions? Contact the library staff.

Details can be found in the Library Structure & HelpDesks webpage.

During service hours, we offer a chat service to help with your queries.

 

Information for off-campus students

AWAY from the College! No limits to what you can access!

No matter where you are based you can still access the wide range of resources and services that the Library provides. We are here to help you succeed in your coursework and research.

Off-campus students are entitled to library services and resources equivalent to those offered on campus.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Support for off-campus students

What is the off-campus support service?

As a CITY College, University of York Europe Campus student, you have full-text access to Library e-resources, you can request interlibrary loans, and you can find help and support from all library staff. To access resources and services you need your:

 

IT Account (CITY College)

You need your CITY College computer account to access IT Services.

Your personal username & password will be given to you during the Induction Week and will allow you to log in to all services including Google Classroom (Module materials), email & other applications.

Your username cannot be changed.

If you forget or wish to change your password you should contact the Computing Support Staff by email: support@york.citycollege.eu

 

University of York Library Account

All new students receive an email from the University of York with the title “University of York - personal account setup” as part of their registration process. This email will contain a username and password along with instructions on how to set up the account to access University of York library resources.

 

Online Resources

Library Website

The Library website includes detailed information about library collections and resources, services and facilities. It is the main ACCESS POINT to all library related information.

 

Online Library Catalogue

OpenABEKT contains records of material held by the library, such as books, periodicals, dissertations and audio-visual material. Use the simple or advanced option to narrow your search on specific titles or authors, or conduct a broader subject search.

 

Fulltext Resources

Visit the Access to e-resources webpage to find help with resources and guidance on what to do in case items are not available in fulltext while searching. Our resources include a variety of full-text journals, conference proceedings, newspapers, statistics, standards, and other reference resources, and all from the convenience of your own device.

 

YorSearch (York Library Search Tool)

Log in as a University Member and search the University of York Library catalogue.
YorSearch allows students to:

  • Locate library material such as articles and book chapters.
  • Link to a variety of online resources, including databases and ebook collections.

 

Subject Guides

The Subject Guide brings together all the additional resources & services available to CITY College, University of York Europe Campus students via the University of York Library, as well as our Skills Guides and Referencing Styles Guides and Academic Writing guides to help you become a good academic writer, a skill necessary for your coursework and dissertation.

 

Requesting Materials

Off-campus students can request material through Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services by sending an email to library@york.citycollege.eu.

These services allow students to btain material such as articles, book chapters, conference proceedings and reports that are not part of the library collection, via consortia suppliers.

 

Scan and Send

Off-campus students are able to use the Scan and Send Service to request chapters of books or articles or postal delivery of items. This service is free for all enrolled students.

 

CITY College Student support services

Supporting our students during their period of studies is the College’s top priority.
Student Services provide a range of support, information and specialist services to enhance student experience.

 

Get Help

Need help or have questions? Contact the library staff.

Details can be found in the Library Structure & HelpDesks webpage.

During service hours, we offer a chat service to help with your queries.

We are committed to developing our services to off-campus students so any suggestions and ideas are welcome and will be taken into account.

 

Information for alumni

Graduate students of CITY College continue to be an important part of our academic community long after they complete their studies. They are therefore welcome to use the library services, resources and facilities, if in Thessaloniki for reference and private study (commercial use is prohibited).
The contact point for further information is the Library Services Desk.

 

What are the benefits for alumni students

Joining the Library, as an alumnus will allow you to:

  • Borrow up to 3 items for four weeks.
  • Use the Computing and IT facilities, such as printing and scanning services.
  • Access our electronic resources, including OpenABEKT library catalogue from the library’s main webpage.
  • Use our Interlibrary services to obtain material such as articles, extracts of books, conference proceedings and reports that is not part of the library collections.

 

Get in touch

Please get in touch with the Library staff if you have any questions or comments about your access to the library services and resources, or if you have any ideas for other services you would be interested in as an alumnus.
The library is constantly investigating ways to improve and extend the services we provide our graduates, and value input.

Any comments or suggestions should be addressed to the Library Services Desk by telephone (+2310 528450, 538961), or e-mail library@york.citycollege.eu

 

Information for visitors

Visitors are welcome to use the Library facilities, resources and services.

You will need to go to the Library Services Desk when you arrive.
If you would like to use the Library on a more long-term basis (e.g. more than a month), please inform the library staff so you may join the Library as an external member.
You'll be registered and this will allow you to enter the Library and use our resources and facilities.

 

Access to books, journals, etc

There are library PCs which visitors and external members can use to search library collections. Material held by the library is available on our online catalogue OpenABEKT.

 

Access to e-resources

To view most of our electronic resources free of charge on the premises, as long as they are used for educational purposes you need to be a registered member. Daily visitors do not have access to databases and electronic collections.

 

Reproduction services

If you are visiting the Library you can use the photocopying, printing and scanning services with the charge of 0.03 cents per page.
You will need to inform the Library staff so they may authorize you with a temporary account.

 

WiFi

Visitors and external members can connect to the College WiFi and follow instructions to log-on. Ask the Library staff to provide you with connection details.


Get help

Need help or have questions? Contact the library staff by telephone (+2310 528450, 538961), or e-mail library@york.citycollege.eu.
During service hours, we offer a chat service to help with your queries.

 

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