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Catalog (URSUS)
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Serials
(Periodicals) The Serials Department, ext. x 9593, acquires and maintains the periodicals, newspapers, abstract services, indexes, annuals and other materials issued periodically, including microforms, to which the library subscribes. Location & Checkout of Journals/Magazines:Current issues of journals and magazines are kept alphabetically in designated shelving on the main floor of the library. Back issues are held in alphabetical order on the ground floor of the library, except for those that are in microfiche or microfilm formats. Microform periodicals are stored in designated cabinets on the main floor of the library. Faculty may check out non-microform periodicals for three days; periodicals may not be renewed. NewspapersCurrent and back issues of newspapers are kept in the newspaper alcove on the
library main floor. Back issues of newspapers are kept for varying lengths of
time, depending on the title. The NEW YORK TIMES on microfilm, extends back to
September, 1851. Photocopiers & Microform Copiers:Photocopiers for users of the collections, other than special collections, are located on the main floor of the library. One of these machines both reduces and enlarges copies. Microfilm and microfiche reader/printers are located on the Library's main floor. Copies made from photocopiers and from microform machines cost $.10 each. Faculty and staff may charge this cost to their departments. Ordering Periodicals: Requests for new journal or magazine subscriptions should be submitted to your coordinator, who will submit your dean, on a periodical request form. If you are requesting more than one new periodical subscription, prioritize your requests: TOP, MEDIUM, LOW. The Dean will transmit all approved periodical requests to the library. You may obtain a periodical request form from the reference librarians or Gretchen Brissette in technical services. Periodical Request Form (Faculty and staff only)Periodical Holdings ListCurrent Periodical List |
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