The Oviatt Library provides essential services and access to information through new technologies, as well as a physical place, to support both student learning and faculty research. Students, in particular, benefit from the Library’s physical and virtual resources since effective study habits are linked to academic integration and university retention.
The Library offers a welcoming and accessible space for students to meet collaboratively, study, or conduct research. Additionally, the Library provides students remote access to library resources, including 24/7 reference assistance, through a variety of electronic methods. Many Library services have been added and continue to evolve as a result of student suggestions, course curriculum, and changing informational needs. The Library’s newer services are listed below.
Creating Library as a Place
- 20/7 Finals Study Hours
- Coffee Cart in Library Lobby
- Help Desk in Library Lobby
- New Student Study Lounges in Reference Room and RPM
Changing Technologies
- "Send via Text Message" function in catalog records
- Text a Librarian, 24/7
- Librarians Embedded into Moodle
- Mobile Website
- Wireless Access
- Oviatt Library on YouTube
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Video Subscriptions, Classroom streaming, E-Books
- The Library supports streaming video for classroom only use through Video Furnace and access to educational films 24/7
- Interlibrary Loan Document Delivery
- E-Reserves
- Video Furnace
Locating Materials
- Map It! stack locator function in catalog records
- Improving Stack Signage
- Textbook Purchases in Reserves