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Section VII

The Library

A.C. Clark Library
Reference Desk: 755-3342
Library Hours: 755-2955

Faculty: Dr. David Larkin (Interim Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs), Ms. Carol Bodien, Ms Patrice Conley, Mr. Warren Gumeson, Dr. Deane Kisel, Mr. Stuart Rosselet, Mrs Gwendolyn Salner, Mr William Shaman, Ms. Mary Kay Smith

No matter what course of study students pursue, the resources and services of the University's library play an important role in their education. The newly renovated library houses nearly a quarter of a million books, more than 900 periodical subscriptions, and collections of government publications, audiovisual materials, maps, and microforms. In addition, the library provides access to off-campus holdings through an extensive interlibrary loan network. This wide knowledge base helps support the University's academic programs.

The library, however, is not only a place to obtain information. It is also where students can learn the process of information identification and retrieval. In their future professional lives, they will then be able to efficiently and effectively access, evaluate, and use information. At this time in our history, the forms of information and the paths of access to it continue to change dramatically. It is therefore especially important for those who would be the problem solvers in our society to be knowledgeable about and skilled in using information technologies, networks, and services.

The faculty and staff of the A. C. Clark Library strive to make the library's services fulfill this educational mission. Be it at the Reference Desk or other public service areas, through workshops, through guest instruction for classes or groups, or even through behind-the-scenes technical processing, their efforts are directed at supporting a very important element of each student's education.

Visit the library’s Web site under Learning Resources on the BSU homepage.