A total of 20 computers are used in the reference area. There are two pods in the reference area designated for reference use only. Word processing applications have been added to the remaining three pods in case the computer lab has been closed for library instruction classes or other such uses. One pod of computers was redesigned for Quick Reference. It is located in front of the library near the front doors.
Patrons can walk up to the counter height tables, do their search and be on their way in minutes.
The three database computers located in the reference area were set up for network access and connected to the reference printers. Bonnie Brock coordinated with Computer Services to install Centurion security device and software onto the Reference computers. A library web page was designed and loaded on the USCS server February 20, 1997. Since that time, the web page has continued to grow as services offered by the library expand are becoming accessible online. Ask the Librarian - allows faculty, staff and students to email short answer reference question to the reference desk.