Whom do I contact about...?
| To Ask About |
Contact |
E-mail Address |
Phone |
| Acquisitions Issues |
Elsie Bain |
ebain@cob.edu.bs |
302-4555 |
| A/V Equipment Rental |
Rodman Forbes |
rforbes@cob.edu.bs |
302-4660 |
| Bahamian Topics |
Berthamae Walker |
bwalker@cob.edu.bs |
302-4550 |
| Collections (Special) |
Berthamae Walker |
bwalker@cob.edu.bs |
302-4550 |
| Donations & Gifts |
Elsie Bain |
ebain@cob.edu.bs |
302-4555 |
| Instruction &Orientation |
Cathleen LeGrand |
referencedesk@cob.edu.bs |
302-4517 |
| Interlibrary Loans |
Catherine Archer |
cobill@cob.edu.bs |
302-4517 |
| Library issues, Northern Campus |
Christopher Bull |
cbull@cob.edu.bs |
(242) 352-9761 |
| Policies/Library Plans/Library Friends |
Willamae Johnson |
wjohnson@cob.edu.bs |
302-4552 |
| Reference (General) |
Cathleen LeGrand |
referencedesk@cob.edu.bs |
302-4517 |
| Reference (Health/Nursing) |
Virginia Ballance |
vballance@cob.edu.bs |
325-5551 Ext. 228 |
| Reference (Hospitality/Tourism) |
Berthamae Walker |
bwalker@cob.edu.bs |
323-6804 Ext. 6621 |
| Reference (Law) |
Evania Thompson |
ethompson@cob.edu.bs |
323-6804 Ext. 6621 |
| Reserve items |
Catherine Archer |
referencedesk@cob.edu.bs |
302-4517 |
| Software Loans |
Rodman Forbes |
rforbes@cob.edu.bs |
302-4660 |
How can I access the restricted resources (i.e. databases and electronic journals) from home?
Present your current COB staff, faculty or student ID at the Reference Desk to obtain Passwords to all restricted resources.
How do I know if the COB Library owns a book or journal or video?
Search the Library's catalogue at >http://www.cobweb.info.bs. You can limit your search in several ways including limiting to just videos by using the Quick Limit feature. For more search tips, see >OPAC Search Tips.
Where are the Library branches located and when are they open?
For information on LIMS branches, click the >Locations link at >http://www.cob.edu.bs/Library.
How can I find a list of journals available at the Library?
All print journals are in the Online Public Access Catalog (COBWeb) but must be searched individually by title of the journal. You can limit your search to journals by using the Quick Limit on the Simple Search page and combining with a keyword of the name of the journal.
How can I get updated lists of new books and other materials?
A list of New Acquisitions is available on >COBWeb under New Books tab.
How do I get a book or an article in a journal that is not owned by the COB Libraries?
Current COB faculty, staff, and students can request materials not available in the Library through the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service. An Interlibrary Loan can be initiated online by filling in the appropriate Book Request Form or Journal Request Form, or by filling out a paper form at the Oakes Field Information Desk. Allow two to three weeks for the book material to arrive, and about three days for articles. Contact the Reference and Circulation Librarian at 242-302-4517 or cobill@cob.edu.bs for further information.
How much does it cost to join the library?
Library services for College of The Bahamas faculty, staff, and students are provided free of charge.
Non-COB patrons who wish to use library resources may purchase individual memberships to the library, valid for one year. Costs are:
- $5 for a daily pass
- $25 for an Alumni annual pass (includes borrowing privileges)
- $35 for an annual pass (no borrowing privileges)
- $150 for an annual pass (includes borrowing privileges at all branches except the Law Library)
- $200 for an annual pass (includes borrowing privileges at all COB LIMS branches)
Secondary school students may use the library free of charge.
Download General Regulations for External Patrons, > click here.
Download Membership Application form, > click here.
To purchase a membership, please complete the Membership Application form and take it to the COB Business Office (first floor, Portia Smith building) for payment.
What is the loan period?
C.O.B. students may borrow materials from the regular collection for two weeks. College staff and faculty have longer borrowing periods. Reserve items may be used within the library for two hours or as designated. The reserve collection is located behind the circulation desk. There is a separate audio-visual collection kept in the Instructional Media Department. Students may borrow up to two software items or videos overnight and return them by 10 a.m. the following day.
What happens if I keep an item too long or I lose it?
- Overdue books from the regular collection: 25 cents a day per book to a maximum of $30.
- Overdue reserve items: 50 cents an hour or part thereof.
- Lost or damaged materials: Current market price plus $15 processing fee plus any overdue fines (to a maximum fine of $30 per book) Out of print items are $50 plus $15 processing fee plus any overdue fines.
What other services are provided in the library and what do they cost?
- Photocopies can be made for 10 cents a page or 25 cents a page for microfilm.
- There are five public terminals available for $5 an hour for Internet or word processing.
- Laser printouts can be made for 25 cents a page.
- C.O.B. faculty, staff and students have free access to the EBSCOhost database while members of the public can use it for $5 an hour for the first hour and $2.50 an hour for each additional hour.
Where can I find materials specifically on the Bahamas?
The library has a special collections section that holds materials by Bahamians or about Bahamian life. Items from this collection can be used within the library.
How can I learn more about using library resources?
The Libraries provides orientation tours, classes and individual consultations. Ask at the Reference Desk.
Are tours of the Libraries available?
Individual and group tours may be conducted on request. Tours are also part of the bibliographic instruction programme, and are usually scheduled at the beginning of each semester. Contact a Reference Librarian for more information.
How can I get help in finding resources for my research project?
>Ask a Librarian! COB Librarians are available in person or by phone during most Library opening hours or they will respond by e-mail, usually within 48 hours. For in-depth help, set an appointment.
How can I get a better understanding of how research is conducted?
Learn about research using this >Research 101 Information Skills Tutorial available online.
How can I do research efficiently on the web?
Look at >How To Find Scholarly Information On The Internet.
How can I have someone do research for me if I am not affiliated with COB?
Members of the Public may request Internet/ CD-ROM searches for a fee. Contact the library for details at 302-4517 or library@cob.edu.bs
Last updated: 11 November 2009
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The College of The Bahamas :: Oakes Field :: P.O. Box N-4912 :: Nassau, The Bahamas :: Tel (242) 302.4300 :: Email cob@cob.edu.bs
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