Reference books can not be borrowed, but there are copy machines and a copy card dispenser located near the rest rooms. All of the books on this floor, as well as elsewhere in the Library, are arranged by their Library of Congress subject- based call numbers. Further discussion about the Library of Congress call number system is included in the Student Manual . Ask for a copy at the Reference Desk. You have now seen the important items in the Reference Room and should move up to the fifth floor balcony.
Elevators are on either side of the windows farthest from the Reference Desk.
Current issues are the most recent ones, i.e., usually those published within the last twelve months. All the periodicals in this room are arranged by call number. Look in the Healey Library Catalog for the call number of the periodical you want to see. Ask for help at the Information Desk located directly in front of the central double doors leading from the balcony. No, but you can make copies of any articles you want on the photocopy machines located near the office.