• When is the library open?
• Do I have to have my student ID to check out an item?
• May I check out a laptop from the library?
• How many items may I check out at one time?
• How long may I keep an item?
• How much does it cost to use library printers?
• How do I find out if you have the book I need?
• Now that I've found it in the catalog, how do I find an item in the library?
• How do I renew a book?
• The book I want is checked out already. How do I put a hold on it?
• How do I find out if the library subscribes to a particular journal?
• How do I submit an interlibrary loan request?
• Does the library have study rooms for group use?
• Does the library have scanners?
• I can't log onto the library computers. What should I do?
• How do I get my laptop on the wireless network in the library?
• What are the policies of the library?

When is the library open?

During fall and spring sessions, the library is open from 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thrs., 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Fri., 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Sat., and 2:00 pm.- 8:00 p.m. on Sun. During the summer sessions, the library is closed on Saturday. Between sessions, the library is open Mon.-Fri. from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Do I have to have my student ID to check out an item?

Yes! If you forget your ID, we will be happy to put an item on the hold shelf for you.

May I check out a laptop from the library?

Yes. The library has a limited number of laptop computers for student use. These items are for library use only. Your student ID will be kept at the Circulation Desk until the laptop is returned. For further information, please see our Wireless Laptop Checkout page.

How many items may I check out at one time?

There is a maximum of ten items that may be checked out per person at a time. There is a limit of five items in a particular Dewey class number that may be checked out by one individual. (An exception to this rule is Juvenile Literature — limit is ten items.) There is a limit of three audiovisual items within the maximum limit.

How long may I keep an item?

Regular books circulate for three weeks (21 days). Regular audiovisual materials circulate for seven days. Certain items may be on reserve for a class and may have different restrictions: i.e, overnight, 2 or 7 day reserve, or in-library use only.

How much does it cost to use library printers?

Students may print course-related material in black/white free of charge. Printers are located on the 1st and 2nd floors. Color printing costs $0.25 per page. Please use the color printing workstation on the 1st floor. The pages are sent to a color printer behind the Circulation Desk and may be retrieved upon payment.

How do I find out if you have the book I need?

You may access our online catalog from any computer with Internet access. Search by title, keyword, subject, or author. You may limit by material.

Now that I've found it in the catalog, how do I find an item in the library?

Nonfiction items are located on the first floor. These items circulate. Nonfiction, Juvenile fiction, and videos are on the second floor. These items circulate as well. Reference books and periodicals are also located on the second floor and must be used in the library. Need a DVD or CD? Please give the title and call number to library staff at the Circulation Desk.

How do I renew a book?

If you call the library at 788-7200 before the item is due, we will be happy to renew an item once. Items may also be renewed once online by using the My Library Record link found near the bottom right of the screen in our catalog.

The book I want is checked out already. How do I put a hold on it?

If the item is not available, use the "Request" button near the top of your screen to put a hold on the item. Library staff can also place a hold for you. An item will remain on the hold shelf for 72 hours.

How do I find out if the library subscribes to a particular journal?

Go to our Journal Locator, type in the title or ISSN of the journal, and use the "Search" button to see if we have holdings for a particular journal.

How do I submit an interlibrary loan request?

Click on Interlibrary Loan on the main library Web page and select "Book" or "Journal Article". Give us as much information as you can about the item, and submit the request. Interlibrary loan requests can take from 7-14 days to fill and the cost to students is $1.00 per item. (If the lending library charges more than the standard fee, we'll contact you.)

Does the library have study rooms for group use?

Yes, there are four study rooms on the 2nd floor. However, these rooms may not be reserved. Groups will have priority over individuals in the use of these rooms.

Does the library have scanners?

Yes, there are two scanners available on the 2nd floor. They are located in the microfilm/scanning area behind the printers.

I can't log onto the library computers. What should I do?

See this information from the Help Desk. If you find that you do need a password reset or default password, simply bring a photo ID to the Circulation Desk.

How do I get my laptop on the wireless network in the library?

Although library staff will not set up wireless access for you, we do have instructions for Mac, XP, and Vista.

What are the policies of the library?

Library policies are available online from the menu.