The official and historical documents of the college, dating from the 1860s to the present, as well as over fifty Special Collections are housed here. This department insures that electronic equipment in the library is functioning and advises the college community about new electronic services and resources. All audiovisual materials and requisite equipment are housed in Media Services. Videocassettes, audio cassettes, slides, software and sound recordings are available, along with a variety of computers and printers. Microforms Butler Library has many journals, magazines, and newspapers, as well as more than 90,000 documents stored on microfilm, microfiche, and micro-opaque cards.
Equipment is available for reading, printing or digitizing microform materials.
Other Areas to Explore Creative Studies Library This non-circulating library, located on the second floor balcony overlooking the Reference Room, is the largest collection of creativity books in the world. The Southeast Quadrant of Butler Library's third floor was dedicated to Buffalo State College's international students. 878-5331 Library Computers Butler Library provides computing facilities in the Reference Room, Media Services and the Curriculum Lab. Signature Cafe Enjoy gourmet coffees, teas, pastries and sandwiches in the lobby of Butler Library. Open Monday through Thursday 8am to 9pm, Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm and Sunday 2pm to 7pm.