Jeffers Learning Resources Center
Jeffers Learning Resources Center
Bartoo Hall, Rm. 213
Campus Box 5044
P: 931-372-3856
Questions or Comments?
Please email: lrc@tntech.edu
JLRC Children's Library
About the JLRC Children's Library
The JLRC Children's Library offers a wide variety of books including fiction, nonfiction, and easy picture books. The children's library is accessible to any TN Tech student who is currently enrolled.
JLRC Online Catalog
About Alex-Web Library Database System
Alex-Web is an internet-based version of the Alexandria Library Database currently
used in the Jeffers Learning Resources Center.
Alex-web will allow JLRC patrons to search for books and other educational materials found in the JLRC.
- JLRC YouTube Channel
The JLRC offers a YouTube channel that features the children's library. The channel includes short videos tutorials and book chats highlighting books that are available for checkout in the JLRC.
- View the Online JLRC Catalog
Alex-Web Library Database Here > >
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After clicking the link to access the online, CLICK ON THE "SEARCH" ICON .
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Now, you are ready to search for your book, topic or resource.
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Type in the name of a book, an author, or any subject, and CLICK return or enter.
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Patrons can now search for books by Accelerated Reader level using the Study Program drop down menu.
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See a particular item's availability and date it is due back (if checked out) by CLICKING "COPIES."
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- Logging In the Alex-Web Catalog
To Login:
1) Click on Log In on the top orange bar.
2) Use your TN Tech credentials to login (e.g. jadoe42).
Logging in allows you to...
1) renew items that you have checked out (with the exception of Reserve materials and Technology);
2) place holds and reservations on items;
3) or, just see what items you have checked out.
After logging in, you will click on the "FACES" icon , which will be located in the top left corner of the page next to your name.
- Renewing Items & Placing Holds/Reservations
Renewing
Login to Alexandria using your TTU credentials (e.g. jddoe42).
- Click on "FACES ICON" next to your name, then click on "ACTIVITY" to view items you have checked out.
- Select the item by clicking on it to highlight it.
- Click “Renew” in the lower left corner.
Placing Holds
Login to Alexandria
- Search for the item on which you would like to place a HOLD.
- Click on "HOLD" icon (book with hand over it) in the right corner.
- Placing a HOLD on an item simply puts you in line to check out an item that is currently checked out by another patron, once it has been returned.
Placing a Reservation
Login to Alexandria
- Search for the item you would like to reserve
- Click “RESERVATION” icon (calender) in right corner.
- Select the date that you when you would like the item. (*Months can be changed via drop down menu)
- If there is a lock symbol in the date, then that date is already taken and may not be selected
- Placing a reservation allows you to reserve the book for a specific date.