Extramural students taking short-term workshops only will be sent a temporary ID card with confirmation of summer class registration. Late registrants must come to the summer sessions office for ID instructions. It offers numerous services and information resources for students and faculty, including resources in electronic and print formats. An on-line catalog is available to locate materials in the library. It can be used on terminals in the library or on personal computers via modem or the campus network.
Reference librarians are available for guidance in locating materials.
They provide instruction on how to use various print and electronic resources, direct patrons to appropriate materials, and recommend research strategies. Librarians are knowledgeable about resources available on the global Internet computer network. Students and faculty are trained to use the latest electronic indexing and abstracting services. During the fall and spring semesters, the library teaches a one-credit course, Library Resources and Methods of Research, that introduces students to the organization, arrangement, and efficient use of library materials. Any information resources necessary for educational endeavors that are not available in the library are requested using the interlibrary loan service.