In the technologically complex contemporary information world, the library's reference service sees a broader range of action than in the past. Professional reference librarians guide campus researchers to the print and electronic resources best suited to their needs. The reference desk is staffed seven days a week during academic semesters and reference assistance is available throughout the year. Included are records for books, videos and other recordings, microform, and the Archives' rare books and Geneva Collection. More than 70 Internet-accessible personal computers on all main floors allow research in hundreds of electronic indexes and full text databases, statistical and other sources.
More connections exist in hundreds of wired study areas, carrels, and rooms.
Through membership in the Rochester Regional Library Council, the library provides students with interlibrary loan access to holdings in local library collections in excess of five million volumes. The OCLC network, a national bibliographic utility, offers students interlibrary loans of more than 50 million volumes in more than 10,000 libraries nationwide. Facilities 22,000 square feet were added to the library by the Melly Academic Center's dedication in 1998. Also of Interest Melly Center Progress Information from the Campaign website about the construction of the new Library addition. Back to Academics .