1st Floor:

The Reference Room – The reference room is a good place to start your research.  Materials in this area of the library cannot be checked out, but there are copy machines available for your use. It is located on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center and contains the following resources:

The Reference Desk – Ask a librarian. They can help you brainstorm ideas for research, locate sources, determine the credibility of sources and answer any number of questions.

Computers with access to databases – The computers located in the LRC have access to all the databases available to you. Some of these databases are also available from home – stop by the reference desk to pick up the login and password. Link here for a list of databases.

Subject and General Encyclopedias – These are a great place to find topics, bibliographies and basic information about a subject. Click here to see a list of the subject encyclopedias available in various disciplines.

Other Reference Materials – You can also find dictionaries, atlases, archived materials and manuals to help you cite your resources correctly.

New Books and Current Periodicals – These are located on the first floor in the T3 Center across from the Reference Room. Periodicals include scholarly and popular (back issues are located on the 3rd floor). This is an excellent place to browse for new ideas, especially if your topic is current.

2nd Floor:

Circulating Collection – This is where the books that can be checked out are located. Many of the sources you find through the online catalog will be located here. They are organized using the Library of Congress Classification System (LC). If you have problems finding something, just ask a librarian.

Media Center – This is where the video and audio collection is kept. These materials are located directly above the circulation desk.

3rd Floor:

Bound Periodicals – This is where back issues of the periodicals we own in print are located (current ones are on the 1st floor).

Microfilm and Microfiche – Some of the older texts you are looking for may only be found in microfiche. Ask a librarian if you are unfamiliar with how to search/use these.

Juvenile Collection – These items have the prefix “JUV” and use a different classification system (A modified Dewey Decimal System) than the rest of the collection.

Education Curriculum Lab – This collection includes textbooks and other materials related to education which cannot be found in the online catalog. The best way to currently find these materials is to browse.