The Donald W. Reynolds Library and Technology Center
LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
HOURS OF OPERATION 2009/2010
Monday through Thursday: 7:45 am to 10:00 pm
Friday: 7:45 am to 8:00 pm
(Technology Center closes at 5:00 pm on Fridays)
Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The Donald W. Reynolds Library and Technology Center anchors a two-acre site, prominently located at the main entrance of the Philander Smith College campus.
In the year 2000, Philander Smith College received a $7.8 million grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation to build, furnish and equip a new two-story, 49,404 square feet, state-of-the-art library and technology center. This multi-million dollar facility enables the College to bring together the resources needed to expand many of the existing programs and services, such as the Faculty Development Center, the Archival Center and Teacher Education Development Lab/Children's Collection. New services include a Multimedia Collection Center with interactive listening and viewing capabilities, electronic keyboard studios, a Music Lab with video projection and a surround-sound audio system, and a Distance Learning/Computer Instruction Lab with video conferencing and a wide-variety media system. The Conference Center is also equipped with a multimedia presentation system. Other features of this facility include meeting and study rooms for small groups and expanded customary library services.
An art grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation made it possible to establish the largest museum-quality collection of African American art at an academic library in Arkansas. The 78-piece collection has increased an awareness and appreciation of regional and prominent black artists and is frequently used by students as an educational resource when preparing research papers. Many tourists, local groups and individuals of all ages have visited the campus and viewed the collection with great enthusiasm for its quality and diverse medium. The collections value exceeds $400,000.
The Library is currently using funds from a $2 million grant funded by the Rockefeller Trust Foundation to upgrade and expand its collection of books, electronic databases, periodicals and multimedia holdings. The collection also includes a collection of microform and microfilm of historical newsprint.
The mission of the Archive Center is to collect and preserve current and historical materials about the College and the history of African Americans in Arkansas, and make them accessible to researchers. The collection includes documents related to faculty, staff, administration, students, alumni, and individuals and organizations that have impacted the College and the African American community in Arkansas. There are first edition publications related to African Americans published in the 1800s and original College documents dating back to 1877. The Archives encourages gifts and donations from alumni, friends and parties interested in preserving historical documents as they relate to the mission of the Archives and the African American community in Arkansas.
The library staff provides reference services in person or over the telephone, as well as inter-library loan services. Instruction in the use of the library and its resources is available on an individual or group basis.
Mission & Goals
The D. W. Reynolds Library and Technology center exists to support the college in fulfilling its teaching and learning in ways consistent with the mission and its goals, including educating individuals for effective life-long learning and contributing to social justice as we strive to educate minds and hearts to change the world.
The library furthers the teaching and learning activities of the college by:
• Developing collections of materials and information resources in a variety of formats (print, audio-visual, on-line) in the fields represented by the curriculum;
• Employing state-of-the-art techniques that provide comprehensive bibliographic access to the library collection in an efficient and timely manner;
• Fostering Information literacy skills that support classroom learning, independent research and life-long learning
• Using information technology to meet the diverse needs of students, faculty and other library users;
• Actively assisting users to identify, locate and obtain information, whether held locally or remotely;
• Improving the effectiveness of the library’s services through systematic, ongoing assessment of outcomes;
• Providing an atmosphere in which study, research and leisure reading can take place.
• Providing quality staff committed to delivering excellent services for a diverse community of learners.
• Promoting communication and collaboration both within and outside the College.
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
It is the patron’s responsibility to maintain necessary and proper behavior standards in order to protect his/her individual rights and the rights and privileges of other patrons using the Library and Technology Center. Proper dress and conversation are also expected. To guarantee the individual rights of persons to use the Library and Technology Center, the following behaviors are prohibited:
• Eating, drinking, smoking or using cell phones
• The use of profane, obscene or injurious language
• Willfully annoying another person or harassing patrons or library personnel
• Demonstrating signs of drug or alcohol use
• Damaging or defacing library property
• Playing a radio or cassette player without the use of a headset
• Rearranging furniture without consent of library staff
• Not wearing shoes or a shirt inside the library
• Sleeping
• Denying Library/Technology Center personnel the right to inspect bags
• Improperly removing library materials or equipment
• Remaining in the building after closing hours
• Soliciting
• Bringing pets into the building (except for Seeing Eye, Hearing, or other physically impaired assistance animals)
• Feeding children or leaving them unattended
• Violating any city ordinance or state, local, or federal laws in the library or on library grounds
• Being disruptive
Patrons must follow the campus-wide rule to remove headgear accessories upon entering the building.
For Public Guests:
Our first priority of service is to the students, faculty, and staff of Philander Smith College. Public guests are welcome to use the materials in the collection onsite without a fee, but do not have the same library privileges as members of the college community. Members of the public must:
1.) Sign in at the circulation desk upon entering the library.
2.) To gain computer and/or internet access, ask one of the library staff for guest log-in.
3.) Pay 10 cents for each print-out.
4.) Defer technology access to members of the college if circumstances require.
5.) Use materials in the library only; members of the public may not check out materials.
Internet Privileges:
Library internet access is intended primarily for activities related to accessing information for academic reference and research. Patrons are expected to use internet resources in a responsible manner, respecting the rights of others and consistent with the Mission of the College.
ACTION will be taken against person(s) who do not cooperate with Library and Technology center personnel. Individuals that fail to comply with policies and rules will be denied access to the Library and Technology Center. Security assistance will be requested if necessary. Patrons will be held responsible for the careful use of all library property and will be held financially responsible for the misuse or damage of Library and Technology Center property. If the patron is under 18 years of age and not a student of Philander Smith College, s/he must have adult supervision when using the library’s computers. Members of the public should be logged on to the computer by a library staff member.
LIBRARY FACULTY AND STAFF
Teresa Ojezua .....………………………………………………...............Head Librarian
email: tojezua@philander.edu phone: 370-5306
Gracie Carter............………………………………………………...........Archivist
email: gcarter@philander.edu phone: 370-5263
Katie Davis........……………………………………......................Reference/Instruction Librarian
Angelo Thomas.................……………..............................Teacher Education Lab Supervisor/Instructor
email: athomas@philander.edu phone: 370-5282
Lucille Curruth………………………………........................Library Technician (Circulation/Archives)
email: lcurruth@philander.edu phone: 975-6053
Lydia Isbell.....…………………………………………...........Library Technician (Circulation)
email:
lisbell@philander.edu phone: 370-5264
Bennie Taylor……………………….............................Library Technician (Acquisitions and Circulation)
email:
btaylor@philander.edu phone: 370-5262
Lisa Fuller……………………………….........................Library Technician P/T (Night/Wkend)
email:
lfuller@philander.edu phone: 370-5262
Ameedah Munir……………………………….............Library Technician P/T (Night/Wkend)
email:
amunir@philander.edu phone: 370-5264
Carol Bivens...................................................................Library Technician P/T (Night/Wkend cataloger)
email:
cbivens@philander.edu phone: 370-5264
FACILITIES
Distance Learning Lab – Available by request from faculty, this is a smart classroom with computer access at each desk that offers video conferencing capabilities and a wide-variety of media system.
To reserve the Distance Learning Lab, contact the event coordinator, Lupita Rasheed, at 370-5242 or lrasheed@philander.edu
Teacher Education Lab – Also a smart classroom, this room offers 15 computers with internet access and word processing applications and a project work room with copiers, cutting boards, and laminating equipment. Multimedia resources such as digital cameras/ camcorders, with tripods, a scanner, a color printer, and a TV/VCR are also available. Though designed for teacher education candidates, this lab may be accessed by students or faculty anytime the library is open.
To reserve the Teacher Education Lab, contact Angelo Thomas at 370-5282 or athomas@philander.edu.
Conference Center – Equipped with a multi-media presentation system and cable television access, this facility is available by request for academic or community group use.
To reserve the Conference Room, contact the event coordinator, Lupita Rasheed, at 370-5242 or lrasheed@philander.edu
Music Lab – Located on the second floor, the music lab is a part of the multimedia collection center, which offers interactive listening and viewing capabilities, electronic keyboard studios, video projection and a surround-sound audio system. This technology is available by request.
Technology Center – With a separate entrance located adjacent to the library entrance, 30 computer stations are available to students and include access to the internet, library web technology, word processing applications, e-mail, and laser printing.
Multi Media Resources Center – The Multi media resources center is the library’s primary collection of materials in electronic non-print (audio and visual) formats. These formats include: videocassettes, DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs), and laser discs; audiocassettes; slides and interactive multimedia materials. A variety of equipment is available to support use of the collection.
Faculty/Staff Development – Located on the second floor, the Faculty/Staff Development Room contains a separate collection of the newest titles on professional development and is accessible by request.
COLLECTIONS
New Books—Don’t forget to browse New Book Shelf – just to the left of the entrance – to see the newest titles the library has to offer. Newly acquired books stay on the new book shelf until someone checks them out, after which they are transferred to their respective section of the library.
Reference—Consisting of 4340 titles, the reference collection brings together books on every subject that provide easy-to-browse information such as facts, definitions, statistics, and short informative articles. These books are non-circulating.
General Biography—This collection consists of biographies of various public figures and is easily searchable by the subject’s last name.
African-American—The library’s growing African-American collection consists of 3,435 titles in fiction, biography, and non-fiction. In this collection, you will find the most acclaimed works about the African-American experience, as well as lesser known titles with popular or academic appeal. Within this collection are sections on African-American biography and reference.
General Collection—Located on the second floor, this is the largest collection of circulating books, consisting of 46,000 titles, covering every subject.
Lindsay-Schaefer Special Collection—Located on the first floor behind the New Book Shelf, this collection came from the personal library of two former professors and represents many of the best works in religion, philosophy, and social theory. This collection is non-circulating.
Multimedia—This collection includes VHS, DVD, CD, and vinyl records. All of these materials have educational value and may be checked out for a one week (students) or two week (faculty) period.
Music—Books about music and books of sheet music are located in the call numbers 780-790, but they are seperate from the general collection. To the right of the elevators on the second floor, the music books are located near the music listening lab and the music photography collection.
Archives—Archives is located on the second floor. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30--5:00. This collection includes materials relating to the history of Philander Smith College, as well as items from individuals and organizations whose activities support the mission of the college.
Periodicals—The library currently subscribes to 250
print periodicals.
New issues are located on the racks adjacent to the circulation desk, and older issues are in the bound journals section.
Electronic journals are available through Philander Smith’s subscription databases.
Arkansas—The
Arkansas collection is located on the first floor between Biography and Fiction.
This growing collection includes books on
Arkansas history and biography.
For more on
Arkansas history, try the online Encyclopedia of Arkansas,
http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/, or consult another library in
Arkansas.
Fiction—The general fiction collection consists of 1,966 old and new titles.
As with any library, not every book can be easily classified to one particular section. Please consult the online catalog to determine the library’s holdings and item locations.
Art Collection—Reynolds Library boasts the largest museum quality, African American Art Collection at an academic library in Arkansas. Art Collection List (MS excel)
ARCHIVES
Philander Smith College Archives is located on the second floor of the Donald W. Reynolds Library and Technology Center. Its mission is to collect and preserve current and historical materials about the College in order to make them accessible to researchers.
Scope of Materials
Primary emphasis is placed on materials relating to the history of Philander Smith College. Materials about individuals and organizations whose activities support the mission of the College are also included.
Clientele
Philander Smith College Archives seeks to make its collection available to all responsible users. The primary user groups are students, faculty, administrators, scholars, and the general public.
Priorities of the Collection
The collection consists of materials in the form of, but not limited to documents, correspondence, newspapers, photographs, books, diaries, journals, ledgers, yearbooks, oral history review, videotapes, microforms, electronic data, and other audiovisual materials.
The Archives reserves the right to exclude objects to which conditions have been attached: objects irrelevant to or duplicating the existing collection; large items or artifacts for which there is no proper storage available; and objects obtained illegally.
Hours
The Archives is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Researchers planning to visit the Archives are encouraged to make an appointment.
Restrictions
• Resources are not permitted to leave the Archives.
• Writing pens are not permitted while using resources.
• The Archives does not hold the literary rights to all the materials in its collection, therefore it is the responsibility of the researcher to secure those rights when needed. Permission to photocopy is not authorization to publish.
Cost
Postage for mail order requests is currently without charge. Photocopying is available for limited copies, at no charge.
Contact
Gracie Carter, Archivist………………370-5263………... gcarter@philander.edu
Lucille Curruth, Library Technician…....975-6053………… lcurruth@philander.edu
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does it cost to print from computers? Current students, faculty, and staff may print for free. Public guests must pay 10 cents per page.
How much does it cost to use the photocopiers? Everyone must pay 10 cents per page. Pre-encoded duplicating cards can be purchased in increments of 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 units at a rate of 10 cents per unit, plus $1.00 for the copy card, which can be recharged at the aforementioned rates. Staff can also accommodate duplicating requests for those who choose not to purchase a copy card.
How do I reserve a room in the library? Email the event coordinator, Lupita Rasheed at lrasheed@philander.edu. The only rooms that don't require a reservation are the student study rooms.
What are the fines for overdue books? 25 cents a day, after the due date, up to 30 days. If material is not returned at the end of the 30 day period, patron will be charged for fines and replacement of material at the current cost, plus a $25.00 processing fee. See the circulation desk for more information on payment procedures.
May I check out DVDs and VHS? Yes. Ask a library worker to let you browse the multimedia room or search the online catalog for available titles.
What is CISCO systems and why does it always pop up on the computers? CISCO systems an authentication system for internet access that provides security for the campus server. When you sign in to the CISCO window, you must use a valid PSC email username and password.
What word processing software is available on the library and technology center’s computers? Microsoft Office 2007
Do you have typewriters? Yes. The library has one electric typewriter located in the photocopy room behind the circulation desk. There is no time limit unless others are waiting. Patrons will be asked to sign in and leave their personal identification at the Circulation Desk.
Can people who don’t attend Philander Smith College use the library? Yes, but they do not share all the privileges of college members. See the Acceptable Use Policy for more information.
Can I save my paper to the library’s computer? No. You should never use a library or technology center computer’s hard drive to store your work. Everything saved to the hard drive of any public computer is erased at the end of the day. In a situation where you need to save a document but have no device of your own, we recommend that you email yourself the document as an attachment.
Is there any place a group can meet to study together? Yes. The library has an abundance of individual study rooms on the first and second floor, available upon request.
Are there jobs for student assistants in the library? To find out more about work study eligibility, contact Financial Aid at 370-5270. If you are interested in working in the library, contact us at 370-5264.
The library catalog says my book is in, but I can’t find it on the shelf. What can I do? Don’t give up. Alternative access measures include item search, interlibrary loan, and reciprocal borrowing. See Alternative Borrowing Services or contact the circulation desk at 370-5264 for more information.
May I have food or drink in the library? Patrons are NOT allowed to have food or drink inside the library or any of its facilities, including the Distance Learning Lab, Teacher Education Lab, or Technology Center.
Does the library have a wireless internet connection? Yes. Log on to PSC wireless using your username and password. If you are having trouble accessing the wireless network, contact Computer Information Services at 370-5336.
Can any member of the campus community request use of the library display cases? Yes. If you have an exhibit idea, please contact the library at 370-5264.
Can I access the library's databases from off campus? Not at this time. Off-campus access to electronic resources will be available later in the semester.
CONTACT US
Donald W. Reynolds Library
Philander Smith College
One Trudie Kibbe Reed Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 370-5264; 5262
Library Staff Contact Information
DATABASE LINKS*
Reference Databases contain condensed, factual information about a topic. To get started researching a topic, you may find it helpful to search one or all of the following three reference databases to get an overview of key people, places, and dates for your topic as well as related information.
Gale Databases
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/arstate
Encyclopedia Britannica
http://www.search.eb.com/
Encyclopedia Britannica--Spanish Reference Center
RefUSA--residential and business contact information as well as company profiles and corporate family trees.
Databases for Scholarly Journals search thousands of subscription journals for articles on your topic. When you have the basic information about your research topic and want to dig deeper, you’re ready to search one or all of the following three databases.
ProQuest Black Studies Center--New Trial Database!
Includes four research gems: Schomberg Studies on the Black Experience, The Chicago Defender full-text (1910-1975), International Index to Black Periodicals Full Text, and Black Literature Index.
Search other libraries’ catalogs:
Collection Development:
Resources for College Libraries
*At this time, databases are only accessible from computers on the Philander Smith College campus.
BORROWING INFORMATION
BORROWING PRIVILEGES
PSC students, faculty and staff may borrow materials from the Donald W. Reynolds Library in accordance with established circulation rules.
Presentation of a valid PSC ID card is required to borrow any library materials.
Borrowing privileges are not extended to community guest users.
Students of other colleges and universities in Arkansas may checkout materials with a valid ARKLink card, which may be obtained from that individual’s academic library, and an ID card.
Responsibility for Library Materials:
Patrons are responsible for all materials borrowed with their ID card.
DO NOT LOAN YOUR CARD TO SOMEONE ELSE, and do not borrow someone else’s card. It may be unwise to ask someone else to return your library materials for you. Report lost or stolen ID cards to the Dean of Students and Security, for replacement.
Checkout Proceedure:
• Take all material to circulation desk for checkout.
• Present PSC I.D.
RESERVE COLLECTION AND REQUEST FOR MATERIAL TO BE PLACED ON RESERVE
Materials, including library books or periodicals, personal copies of books and /or materials, photocopies of articles, etc. can be placed on reserve by any faculty member for use by his/her students. Requests for materials should be made as early as possible in the semester.
Reserve materials are located behind the library’s circulation desk and are available for use in the library by PSC students, faculty and/or staff upon presentation of a current PSC ID. The ID will be held at the desk until the material is returned.
The Reserve users must subscribe to the following rules:
1. A reserve book, when set aside by faculty for a class or group, is expected to be in the library at all times that it
is open for service. Reserve material must be used in the confines of the library.
2. Users must present a current PSC ID card, which will be held at the desk until the material is returned.
3. Materials may be borrowed for 2 two hours at a time
4. Personal books and/or library copies placed on reserve by faculty may not be circulated under any
circumstances without the written consent of the instructor involved.
5. Library books placed on reserve by a librarian may be allowed to circulate at the discretion of the librarian.
Assessed fines for the late return of library books on reserve are as follows:
• A fee of .25 cents for each hour that the book is late, not to exceed $1.00 per day for the first day.
• A fee of $1.00 per day for each ensuing day, not to exceed (6) library days
• The user will be assessed the full price of the book, if it is returned after the 6th day, or a total of $6.00 at the beginning of the seventh day.
CHECKOUT AND RETURN OF PRINTED MATERIALS
Periodicals, Reference, Reserves, and the Lindsay-Schaefer collections are non-circulating materials. The circulating collection consists of all the books on the 2nd floor (except Archives) and the Fiction, Biography, and African-American collections on the first floor.
Checkout Limit – 5 items for STUDENTS / 10 items for FACULTY
Return due date for Printed Materials:
STUDENTS – two weeks from checkout date
FACULTY – last day of the semester that the book was checked out
• Some library material may be placed on reserve by faculty for their students to use in the library.
Renewal of Printed Material*:
STUDENTS – one renewal period of two weeks, if not requested by another borrower.
FACULTY - one renewal period of one semester, if not requested by another borrower.
*The item must be brought to the circulation desk for renewal. No renewal over the phone!
*If another patron submits a request for the material (Item Recall), the renewal option will be denied.
CHECKOUT AND RETURN OF VIDEOS, CD’S, DVD’S, AND AUDIO CASSETTES
The audio-visual collection is located on the second floor and may be accessed by request and with the supervision of a library staff member.
Checkout Limit – 3 items
Return due date:
STUDENTS – one week from checkout date
FACULTY – two weeks from checkout date
Renewal of Audio Visual Material*
STUDENTS – one renewal period of one week
FACULTY – one renewal period of two weeks
• Some library material may be placed on reserve by faculty for their students to use in the library.
*If another patron submits a request for the material (Item Recall), the renewal option will be denied.
AFTER-HOURS BOOK RETURN BOX*
A book return box is located on the left wall of the front entrance to the library. Books may be placed in the BOOK RETURN box when the library is closed. Books returned to the library after hours are considered returned the next day the library is open.
*Do not place videos, records, CD’s, or tapes in the BOOK RETURN BOX. These items should be returned to the Circulation Desk.
OVERDUE MATERIALS
Fees for Overdue Printed Materials:
• .25 cents a day, after the due date, up to 30 days.
• If material is not returned at the end of the 30 day period, patron will be charged for fines and replacement of material at the current cost, plus a $25.00 processing fee.
• All fines will be forwarded to the Business Office and billed to the patron’s account.
• Patron check out of material will be restricted until all fines and charges have been resolved.
Fees for Overdue Audio-Visual Material:
• $1.00 a day, after the due date, up to 30 days.
• If material is not returned at the end of the 30 day period, patron will be charged for fines and replacement of material at the current cost, plus a $25.00 processing fee.
• All fines will be forwarded to the Business Office and billed to the patron’s account.
• Patron check out of material will be restricted until all fines and charges have been resolved.
DAMAGE TO LIBRARY MATERIAL
Patrons will be charged for the replacement of all library materials at the current cost of the material, plus a $20.00 processing fee when there is unreasonable damage beyond normal wear and tear to borrowed materials.
PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT FINES AND FEES
Library personnel may not accept money for library fines. Patrons should do all three of the following steps to pay their fines and clear their library accounts.
1.) Patron should go to circulation desk to get a fine slip showing the amount due.
2.) Patron should take the fine slip to the business office in ? Hall, and pay the fine. The business office will issue a receipt for the fine.
3.) Patron must then return the receipt to the circulation desk, so that fines can be cleared from his/her account.
RESTRICTIONS FOR DELINQUENT FINES AND FEES
• Patrons’ check out privileges will be restricted until all delinquent charges have been removed from the account.
• Patrons will not be allowed to register, take final examinations, receive final grades or college transcripts until all delinquent charges have been removed from their account.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
RESEARCH HELP
Reference Desk: Drop by any time if you have questions or need assistance.
Instant Messenger: Between the hours of 8:30 & 5:00, you may chat with a librarian via the library’s instant messenger portal found on the library’s webpage and MySpace page.
Email: mdavis@philander.edu Library staff will reply to your email question within 24 hours.
Research Consultation: Individual Research Consultations are available, by appointment, for PSC students, faculty, and staff. During this session, the librarian will identify potential information sources for your specific research topic, orient you to the library’s databases and finding aids, help you develop search strategies, and locate desired resources.
Email mdavis@philander.edu and leave the following information:
1. Your name______________________________________________
2. Email address____________________________________________
3. Daytime phone number_____________________________________
4. Status –faculty, staff, or student ______________________________
5. Preferred date/time of your consultation: _______________________
6. What is your assignment?____________________________________
7. What is your research topic?_____________________________________
Study Rooms: Study rooms for individuals or groups are available on the first and second floors. Permission is not needed to gain access to a room, but Acceptable Use Standards apply. Patrons are expected to turn off the light and remove all belongings when leaving the room.
Turnitin Plagiarism Prevention: Students may use the Turnitin Plagiarism Prevention database to scan their papers. Turnitin is highly effective in finding information that matches another source. Students should use Turnitin to make sure all borrowed information in their papers is correctly formatted and cited. Contact mdavis@philander.edu to set up a Turnitin account.
Citing Your Sources Correctly—Applying correct citation style is more than just creating a bibliography. MLA, APA, Chicago…citation styles apply to the format of the whole paper.
Find examples of how to correctly format your paper and citations:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/
Websites that format bibliographic citations for you:
http://citationmachine.net/
http://www.bibme.org/
http://www.lib.unc.edu/house/citationbuilder/
Printing: Students can print materials from the library and technology center’s computers for free.
Photocopying: The Reynolds Library and Technology Center have copiers available for students and other patrons. Two are located in the workroom behind the Circulation Desk on the first floor. The other is located in the Technology Center. Pre-encoded duplicating cards can be purchased in increments of 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 units at a rate of 10 cents per unit, plus $1.00 for the copy card, which can be recharged at the aforementioned rates. Staff can also accommodate duplicating requests for those who choose not to purchase a copy card.
Internet Privileges: Library internet access is intended primarily for activities related to accessing information for academic reference and research. Patrons are expected to use internet resources in a responsible manner, respecting the rights of others and consistent with the Acceptable Use Policy.
Interlibrary Loan and Reciprocal Borrowing
Don’t forget about the library’s Alternative Borrowing Services if you are having trouble locating useful materials in this library! Order anything (free of charge) through the Interlibrary Loan Service or obtain materials from another university’s library by getting a Reciprocal Borrowing card from the circulation desk.
SERVICES FOR FACULTY
Librarians and teaching Faculty have many mutual goals and concerns:
- Both want students to develop a greater understanding of and respect for books, journals and other intellectual property.
- Both want to enhance student literacy and faculty development.
- Lastly, both want to build the social and learning community on campus.
Reynolds Library & Technology Center offers the following Faculty Services and Partnerships:
1. Library Liaisons
Library Liaisons are responsible for collection development for their respective areas and strengthening communication between the library and academic departments.
Humanities, Business, & Economics:.....Mary Davis......mdavis@philander.edu
Social Sciences:...................................Gracie Carter....gcarter@philander.edu
Nat. & Phy. Science, PMSI:................Teresa Ojezua....tojezua@philander.edu
Education:...........................................Angelo Thomas....Athomas@philander.edu
2. LUIS (Library Use Instruction Sessions)
Are you tired of reading papers supported only by unreliable websites? A LUIS can help your students feel more comfortable, confident and competent in using the Library. LUIS can be customized to include key resources in your field or whatever else you feel your students may read to succeed in your class and become information literate.
3. Research Help
· Reference Desk: Drop by any time if you have questions or need assistance.
· Instant Messenger: Between the hours of 8:30 & 5:00, you may chat with a librarian via the library’s instant messenger portal found on the library’s webpage and Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/psclibrary
· Email: mdavis@philander.edu Library staff will reply to your email within 24 hours or as soon as possible.
· Research Consultation: Individual research consultations are available, by appointment, for PSC students, faculty, and staff. Meet with the reference librarian to identify useful sources, learn to search databases effectively, or just get started in the Library.
4. Library a la Carte
Would you like to have an in-class mini LUIS that includes a cart full of books your students could use for inspiration? A librarian will be happy to bring a customized collection, along with a laptop for Database and Web exploration for that special assignment. Schedule just as you would a LUIS.
5. Course Reserves
The Circulation staff can make resources such as supplementary texts or sample tests readily available for your students. Call the circulation Desk at ext. 5264 or 5262.
6. Collection Development
Have you seen a book that would be perfect for your students? Is there a video that you would like to show in class? If these materials are not in our collection, you may suggest we add items to our collection.
Contact the Liaison Librarians: Teresa Ojezua: Nat. & Phy. Science ext. 5306
Mary Davis: Business & Humanities ext. 3331
Gracie Carter: Social Sciences ext. 5206
Angelo Thomas: Education ext. 5828
7. Assignments Alerts
Let the librarians know what your students will be looking for in the Library and we can make sure it is available and that they find it! Call the Circulation Desk at 5262 or 5264 or contact the Liaison Librarians.
8. Alerts @ your Library
Stay up to date! Many online Databases offer an “alert” feature. This feature can be used to notify you when new information is added to the database about a particular topic person. Contact the Librarian to:
· Set up a specialized alert for your research.
· Deliver the Table of Contents from a favorite journal to your inbox
· Keep you up-to-date with searches relevant to your field.
9. First Look @ Your Library
Is there a favorite print journal you absolutely need to see when it arrives at the Library? You can request that the item be routed to you with this service. First Look Periodicals can be sent to your Office, already checked out for one week. Contact the Circulation Desk at Ext. 5262 or 5264.
10. Exhibit Collaborations
The Library showcases academic subjects and current events using in-house exhibits. Faculty partnerships are an important part of these exhibits. Recent exhibits include The Little Rock Nine, African American inventors, Faculty Publications, Career Information, and Social Justice Resources. If you are interested in collaboration, contact the Liaison Librarians.
11. Plagiarism Detection Software – TURNITIN
The Library subscribes to TURNITIN- a Database that scans student papers for matching text. TURNITIN is the leading resource in Plagiarism prevention. To begin using this software, contact Teresa Ojezua at Tojezua@philander.edu or Mary Davis at Mdavis@philander.edu
12. Faculty Development Room
The FDR located on the second floor in the Library offers a quiet space for study. The FDR also houses a collection of books related to teaching and faculty /staff development.
13. Interlibrary Loan
This service allows you to request materials that the library doesn’t own. Fill out an interlibrary loan request form, and we will borrow the material from another library. Allow one or two weeks for delivery. For books or audio-visual materials, you will have a limited borrowing period and must return the item to Reynolds Library at the specified due date. Late charges will apply to items returned after the due date. For articles, you will be able to keep the paper copy of the original article.
14. Reciprocal Borrowing
Philander Smith College students, staff and faculty may borrow materials from other academic libraries in the state. Request an ArkLink card from the Circulation Desk at Reynolds Library. Show your ArkLink card and PSC identification card when you check out materials from a participating library. For a list of participating libraries, go to http://arklinklibraries.arkansas.edu/reciprocal/reciprocal.asp
15. Archival Research Assignments
The Archives holds the permanently valuable records of the Institution as well as those of Alumni, prominent individuals, families and organizations. The primary records in the Archives can provide researchers with answers to specific questions. The Archives encourages faculty members to incorporate archival research assignments into their courses. Contact the Librarian – Archivist Gracie Carter at ext. 5263.
16. Librarians @ Your Doorstep
Please consider inviting the Librarians to your Division meetings. This will provide the following opportunities:
- To meet with all faculty members (new, old, full-time, adjunct) in the division.
- To pose the question, “What do you want from your Library?”
- To strengthen the faculty-librarian cooperation, collaboration and partnership in order to enhance teaching, learning and research activities.
LIBRARY FORMS
Interlibrary Loan Book Request
Interlibrary Loan Article Request
Library Instruction Request Form
ALTERNATIVE ACCESS SERVICES
If you don’t find an item in the online catalog or in the library, here are your other options for getting that item:
For items owned by Reynolds Library:
Item Hold: A patron may request a hold be placed on an item that is checked out. When the item is returned, it will be held at the circulation desk, and the requesting patron will be contacted.
Item Recall: A patron may request a recall be placed on an item that is checked out and has been renewed once already. The item should be returned immediately, and the requesting patron will be contacted.
Item Searches: If a sought-after item is neither checked out nor on the shelf, a patron may request a search for that item.
For items not owned by Reynolds Library:
Interlibrary Loan: This service allows you to request materials that the library doesn't own. Fill out an interlibrary loan request form, and we will borrow the material from another library. Allow one or two weeks for delivery. For books or audio-visual materials, you will have a limited borrowing period and must return the item to Reynolds Library at the specified due date. Late charges will apply to items returned after the due date. For articles, you will be able to keep the paper copy of the original article.
Reciprocal Borrowing: Philander Smith College students and faculty may borrow materials from other academic libraries in the state. Request an ArkLink card from the circulation desk at Reynolds Library. Show your ArkLink card and PSC identification card when you check out materials from a participating library. For a list of participating libraries, go to http://arklink-libraries.arkansas.edu/reciprocal/reciprocal.asp