There are three separate alphabets, one for bound periodicals, one for unbound periodicals, and one for newspapers. Newspapers Most current newspapers are arranged alphabetically by title in a location separate from the periodicals. The back issues of some newspapers are kept on microfilm . The catalog indicates which newspapers are on Reserve, on microform, or in the newspaper area. The catalog does not permit one to find articles in periodicals, but only if the Library has a subscription to a certain periodical.
Indexes analyze the contents of serials, and allow one to look up articles by topic and author.
The user must leave a WCU ID or driver's license when borrowing restricted materials. Some current periodicals are kept on Reserve on the second floor, and these circulate from the Reserve Desk. WCU Faculty only may borrow bound or unbound periodicals for a limited time through the Reference Desk .