Faculty FAQ HOME | LIBRARY | FACULTY SUPPORT | FACULTY FAQ FACULTY FAQWhat isYOUR QUESTION?WHERE CAN I FIND BOOKS? The General Collection begins on the 2nd floor and continues on the 1st floor. The Reference Collection is located on the 1st floor. WHERE CAN I FIND PERIODICALS? Current print periodicals are located on the 1st floor of the Library. Older issues are kept in the Bound Periodicals Room on the 2nd floor. You can access the Bound Periodical Room with your university ID. The Library also has access to electronic journal articles. https://www.avemaria.edu/library/databases/ WHERE CAN I FIND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS? Audiovisual materials are located on the 2nd floor. Streaming videos are also available through Swank Digital Campus. ARE THERE PLACES WHERE I CAN MEET WITH STUDENTS? We have a study room on the 2nd floor which has a 2 person capacity. It is available by reservation. HOW CAN I PLACE AN ITEM ON COURSE RESERVE? Our Course Reserve form can be accessed here. Upon request, we will scan 1-2 chapters of a book to allow ease of access. HOW DO I RECOMMEND BOOKS TO ADD TO THE LIBRARY’S COLLECTION? Following approval from your department chair, requests for new acquisitions may be submitted at: https://www.avemaria.edu/library/faculty-support/faculty-purchase-request-form/ HOW DO I REQUEST LIBRARY INSTRUCTION FOR MY CLASS? Requests for instruction may be submitted here. ARE THERE ANY COMPUTERS IN THE LIBRARY? Computers are located on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Library. Wi-Fi access is also available for students, faculty, and staff. IS THERE A PLACE TO COPY OR PRINT IN THE LIBRARY? Students, faculty, and staff have access to print, copy, or scan documents on the 1st floor of the Library. CAN I CHECK ONLINE TO SEE WHEN MY LIBRARY MATERIALS ARE DUE? You may manage your account online using the My Account feature through the Library’s catalog. Please come to the Circulation Desk to set up your account. WHAT REFERENCE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE? Reference assistance is available by appointment. Reference assistance is also available via live chat, text, or email through the state-wide Ask a Librarian reference service located here. HOW CAN I OBTAIN A BOOK OR ARTICLE THAT THE LIBRARY DOES NOT OWN? The Library is able to obtain books and articles from other libraries through our Inter Library Loan (ILL) service. ILLs may be requested through the catalog. DOES THE LIBRARY HAVE ACCESS TO ANY FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS? The Mango Language Program is accessible through our database page. DOES THE LIBRARY HAVE ANY OLD OR RARE BOOKS? The Library has a large collection which may be requested and viewed by appointment in the Rare Books Reading Room. Click here to make an appointment. How can I place an item on hold? Holds can be placed through our catalog. If a book or audiovisual has not yet been checked out, our staff will retrieve it for your convenience. HOURS Regular Semester Hours Monday 8 AM – Midnight Tuesday 8 AM – Midnight Wednesday 8 AM – Midnight Thursday 8 AM – Midnight Friday 8 AM – 10 PM Saturday 10 AM – 10 PM Sunday 1 PM – Midnight Summer Hours Sunday: Closed Monday: 9:00AM-5:00PM Tuesday: 9:00AM-5:00PM Wednesday: 9:00AM-5:00PM Thursday: 9:00AM-5:00PM Friday: 9:00AM-5:00PM Saturday: Closed CONTACT INFORMATION General Information/Circulation: 239-280-2557 Email: library@avemaria.edu Catalog: https://avemariauniversity.on.worldcat.org/discovery Website: https://www.avemaria.edu/library/ Faculty Support: https://www.avemaria.edu/library/faculty-support/ SEEK AND FIND, BROWSE THE LIBRARY CATALOG Search for a title, author or relevant term and get results in seconds. Hundreds of thousands of volumes are available at your fingertips. LEARN MORE
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