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Facilities and Access | Materials Circulation | New/Ordered Materials Tracking | Internet Access | Research, Reference, and Library Instruction | Interlibrary Loan | Reserves | Collection Management | Videos | Special Collections and University Archives | Art and Music Collection | Youth Collection ROD LIBRARY FACILITIES AND ACCESS Where is Rod Library located? See # 22 at: http://www.uni.edu/infosys/campusmap.shtml What are Rod Library's telephone numbers? For general information, call the Reference Desk at 3-2838 For all Rod Library telephone numbers, see: http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/staff.shtml Where is a Rod Library table of organization? See: http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/depts.shtml What is Rod Library's Web Address? What are Rod Library's hours? See: http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.shtml For Exam, Holiday, and Interim Hours see: http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours_special.shtml Where is Rod Library's catalog? UNISTAR is the Rod Library's Online Catalog system.
Is there a list of new books and other library materials? Yes. Go to the following website for our most recent additions: http://www.library.uni.edu/newtitle/ Are there explanations of UNISTAR records and its terminology online that I could share with my students? Yes. There are comprehensive explanations available at: http://www.library.uni.edu/cat/screen.shtml and http://www.library.uni.edu/cat/locate.shtml How many books does Rod Library have? Rod Library currently holds over 760,000 book volumes. Note that our collections have many more kinds of resources than books. We also hold over 175,000 bound periodical volumes, 559,532 government documents, 797,359 items in microform and microfiche formats, 40,668 map sheets, 3,799 videos, 15,132] sound recordings, the university's archival materials, as well as extensive holdings of and access to electronic resources. The Library also has current subscriptions to some 3,762 journals and to 48 newspapers in paper and electronic format. How can I find a list of electronic databases which Rod Library licenses? See the database list for a list of the electronic databases/products licensed or subscribed to by Rod Library. How do I search for articles in journals and magazines? For instructions as to how to find articles in journals and magazines, see: http://www.library.uni.edu/gateway/articles.shtml. How do I search for articles in newspapers? For instructions as to how to find articles in newspapers, see: http://www.library.uni.edu/poc/newshelp.shtml. Where can I find floor plans for Rod Library? On the Rod Library web page at: http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/ Look under "About Us," then, "Maps and Floor Plans." Direct addresses of the four floors are:
Where in Rod Library may I ask a question? Generally, questions about library resources or services should be asked at the reference desk on the main [entrance] floor of the library. As appropriate, questions may also be directed to service desks at the Art & Music, Special Collections & Archives, Youth, and MultiService areas. Where is the Reserve Desk? The reserve desk is at the MultiService Center opposite the main stairwell on the first floor [one floor below the entrance floor] of the library. Where is the ILL (Interlibrary Loan) desk? The ILL desk is on the main [entrance] floor, to the right of the Circulation Desk as you face it. Where are the restrooms? Restrooms are located in the northeast corner and near the west stairwell on each floor of the building. Where are handicap-accessible restrooms? Handicap accessible restrooms are located near the west stairwell on all four floors of the library. Where can I find a scanner? A scanner is available for public use in the Art & Music Collection on the third floor of the library. [Note: the scanner in A&M is NOT connected to an Internet-enabled computer. Patrons cannot scan and then e-mail images from the same computer; they can scan only to disk.] Also see the Library Student Computer Center on the first floor. Where can I print a word processing document? The Library Student Computer Center contains general-purpose computers with word processing and other software. The Library Student Computer Center is located on the first floor of the library to the south of the MultiService Center. My department has some theses/dissertations to bind. What do we need to do? Theses and dissertations can be sent to the Technical Services Department via campus mail for binding. A note on departmental stationary signed by the department head must accompany the paper to authorize the binding. The note should indicate the number of items enclosed and the desired binding color. Your department will be billed by the bindery. Call 273-6367 [Ms. Hasenwinkel] or 273-2860 [Ms. Williams] with any questions.
Where in Rod Library do I check out library materials? Most materials are checked out at the main Circulation Desk, just inside the library entrance on the main floor. However, items such as "MSC videos," (so labeled in UNISTAR,) desk periodicals, newspapers, and reserve items can be checked out at the MultiService Center Desk, located opposite the base of the stairs on the library's lower level. Art and music items can be checked out in the Art & Music Department located at the northwest corner of the third floor. To view the various types of materials, the location of checkout, length of check out, and fine rates see: http://www.library.uni.edu/access/circulation/circloanper.shtml How do I check out library materials? To borrow materials from the library, you must have a UNI identification card with your picture on the front and a magnetic stripe on the back. Present your ID card and the materials you wish to borrow to the attendant at the Circulation Desk [or the MultiService Center for desk periodicals, newspapers, and reserves, or the Art & Music Department for art and music items.] The attendant will scan your ID, and then scan the barcode inside the cover of each book. Is there a provision for members of my family to check out materials from Rod Library? Any member of the public is welcome to use Rod Library for on-site research.
Spouses of UNI faculty, of P&S and merit employees, and of registered
students may also request and receive university library circulation privileges.
They may check out a maximum of 25 circulating items at one time for periods
dependent on the types of materials. Can someone other than me check out materials in my name? Faculty members may authorize others to check out library materials in the faculty member's name. The faculty member must fill out an authorization form [Rod Library Faculty/P&S Authorization], obtainable at the library Circulation/ILL Desk or the library MultiService Center Desk. This form may be used to initiate ILL requests on behalf of the faculty member, to authorize checkout of circulating items and of ILLs, and to have photocopies made. After the authorization form is on file, the person authorized by the faculty member to act on her/his behalf for these services must present her/his own UNI ID, not the faculty member's ID, each time s/he does this." Is there a limit on how many books I may check out? The limit on the number of items library users may have checked out at one time depends on your student or employment status at UNI. These limits are:
For how long may the various kinds of library materials be checked out? The basic faculty checkout period for books from the general stacks is
for the academic year. All How does the library communicate with me about overdue books, books being held for me, and so forth? The Library notifies you in these cases via your UNI e-mail account. The book I need isn't on the shelf. Now what do I do? Check the STATUS line on the UNISTAR [library online catalog] screen. This may indicate that the book is checked out and when it is due back to the library. If the item you want is not on the shelves, and there is no date on the STATUS line on the UNISTAR screen, please come to the Circulation Desk to request that we search for it. Bring your ID and the book's call number. Library staff members will begin looking for it before 1:00 p.m. on the following weekday. If an item you've requested is found at that time, or on subsequent searches, it will be held for you at the Circulation Desk and you will be notified by mail or email. If the book is not on the shelf, and the UNISTAR status line indicates it is checked out, is there any way I can have the book recalled prior to the date it is shown as due on the status line? If the book is out on extended loan [the end of the current semester for graduate students, the end of the academic year for faculty], then the answer is "yes." It will be recalled for you. The person who has the book checked out will be notified that the book being recalled for you is due three weeks from the check out date. If the person who has the book checked out had already had the book three weeks or more, that person will be notified that the book is now due one week from the date the hold is placed on that book. However, if the book is out on a regular, three-week loan, the due date does not change when you place a hold on it. The original patron, that is the person who has the book you want checked out, gets a full three weeks before the book checked out is due. [S/he will NOT be able to renew the book if the book has a hold on it. (The one exception to this practice occurs when a faculty member has requested that the book in question be placed on Reserve. In that case, the book is recalled immediately, regardless of the original due date.) Finally, there are some books, such as those from the Youth Collection and those which are periodical volumes, that cannot be recalled. Also, holds cannot be placed on these materials.
NEW/ORDERED MATERIALS TRACKING A UNISTAR record indicates a title is "ORDERED on mm-dd-yyyy," how long does it take to get it on the shelf? It takes approximately six weeks, on average, for items ordered from an American publisher (longer from abroad) to arrive in the library. It can then take up to three weeks for the item to be cataloged and on the shelf, if there are no complexities involved. If you need this item as soon as possible, please take a printout of the UNISTAR record to the Circulation Desk. They will notify the Technical Services Dept. to give the item priority in cataloging, and will notify you, as soon as the item is ready.I requested that a book be ordered a long time ago. No record appears in UNISTAR, or the status line has shown "on order" for a long time. How can I find out the status of a book I think is on order? Ask your library bibliographer if you are concerned that an item you have requested has not appeared in UNISTAR. A list of the bibliographers and their subject responsibilities, along with e-mail addresses and library phone numbers, is available at: http://www.library.uni.edu/cmss/subject.shtml I ordered the 2nd volume of a set I need a month ago. It should be here but the record shows that we still only have vol. 1. Why hasn't vol. 2 been ordered? It probably has been. It is a weakness of our automated system that it cannot show patrons that additional volumes or copies are on order or in process. You may send an email query to the Technical Services Dept. to learn the status of any item in which you are interested: http://www.uni.edu/library/catproblem/ An item I ordered is listed on the status line of UNISTAR as "in process." How long will it be before I can check it out? A book "in process", is actually in the Technical Services Dept. awaiting processing. This normally takes three weeks but can take longer. If you need this item, as soon as possible, please take a screen printout of the UNISTAR record to the Circulation Desk. They will notify the Technical Services Dept. to give the book cataloging priority, and will notify you, as soon as it is ready.
How do I access electronic resources from off-campus? The majority of electronic resources listed in Panther Prowler are licensed for the use of the UNI community (UNI faculty, staff, and currently-enrolled students, as well as on-site use in the Library). To access these from off-campus please become familiar with the off-campus access instructions. How do I access databases such as Expanded Academic ASAP? Panther Prowler enables users to search for journal and magazine articles by Field of Study or by individual database. If articles are online, users can link from search results via the yellow Find it! button. Users can also locate electronic journals (but not articles) via the Journals page. If you need to search a specific database such as Expanded Academic ASAP or LexisNexis Academic, check the database list. To access databases from off campus, see instructions at: http://www.library.uni.edu/tips/remote.shtml What library services are there for my distance learning students? If a student is currently enrolled in a distance class (ICN, Web-based, off-campus) offered through the Division of Continuing Education and Special Programs, and lives more than 15 miles from campus, s/he qualifies for expanded library services. Library services for all students include reference help and remote access to library databases. Expanded library services include extra document delivery: library staff will locate, copy/check out, and send articles and books to distance students. For additional information see: http://www.library.uni.edu/distance/
RESEARCH, REFERENCE, AND LIBRARY INSTRUCTION Does Rod Library provide one-on-one consultation for persons engaged in focused research? Rod Library offers research consultations to UNI faculty, students, and staff who need extensive reference or research assistance. A research consultation should be arranged in cases when the patron's research needs cannot be adequately met in the course of the typical reference assistance provided at Rod Library's general reference desk. In a research consultation, the patron meets with a reference librarian (usually in the librarian's office). The librarian will discuss the patron's research needs and suggest appropriate library resources, including electronic databases, likely to contain information related to the patron's research question. The librarian will also demonstrate how to use these resources and help the patron develop effective search strategies. The goal of a research consultation is to provide the patron with the necessary tools to conduct his or her own research. Research consultations are not a substitute or alternative for group library instruction which is offered to UNI classes.How do I arrange for research consultation? Research consultations are normally scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. UNI faculty, students, and staff may request and schedule a research consultation by calling the general reference desk at 273-2838 and asking to speak to the reference librarian on duty or by speaking to the reference librarian on duty in person while in the library. Where in the library do I ask a directional or reference question? Generally, directional and reference should be asked at the reference desk on the main [entrance] floor of the library. As appropriate, questions may also be directed to service desks at the Art & Music, Special Collections & Archives, Youth, and MultiService areas. How do I schedule my class for a library orientation session? Call 273-2839, or schedule online at: http://www.uni.edu/library/requestinstr/ Are there guides to help students with their research? Yes - both general guides and subject specific guides:
See: http://www.library.uni.edu/instruction/ Can I reserve a room in the library so that I can discuss library resources with my class? Yes - see the following policies regarding the 1st and 3rd floor lounges: http://www.library.uni.edu/pubpol/instrrm.pdf Can I request an individualized session to learn more about the library, new resources, and/or how to best go about locating information pertaining to my research interests? Yes - call 273-2838 or visit the Reference Desk to schedule such a session. If I have another question about Rod Library's research, reference, or instructional services, how can I get it answered? For more information about reference and instructional services, please see the Reference & Instructional Services web page at: http://www.library.uni.edu/ris/ .
How many items may I request via ILL at one time? There is a limit of 25 requests per week, per patron. How long will it take to get items I request? The average time is 7-10 days, though material may come in quicker than that. How much does it cost to use ILL? A patron requesting material via interlibrary loan will be asked to specify a maximum fee s/he is willing to pay should there be a charge for that loan. We attempt to minimize cost for materials borrowed through interlibrary loan through consortial and other reciprocal agreements. We order as much ILL material as possible in-state and from libraries that do not charge us, and are successful in doing this about 70% of the time. Rod Library will pass along ILL charges to Faculty/P&S/Merit Staff unless agreements have been made for your department/college/other unit to pay for these charges. Can I renew items that I have borrowed through ILL? Yes, if the library that lent the material to us allows such renewals. Some libraries do, and some don't. Sometimes this depends on the type of material you have borrowed. It is up to the faculty borrower to ask for the renewal prior to the due date. If the material comes with NO RENEWALS possible, the ILL Book Wrap will indicate that at the time of checkout. Can I place a request to borrow ILL materials online? Yes, we encourage current students, staff and faculty members to do this, as long as you do not have any outstanding recalls recorded in our circulation system. Go to: http://unistar.uni.edu/screens/rod_ill.html You will need to enter your last name and university ID# (with no spaces or dashes) in the system to order materials online. Will I receive my ILLs faster if I order them online? The ILL Staff has a goal of initiating ILL requests, whether presented at the library or received online, within 24 hours of the request. We recommend that you consider submitting online requests as a means of saving paper, but we do not discriminate among requests on the basis of format. Do I need to fill in all the information on the ILL request form? Please complete as much of the form as possible with the bibliographic information you have. The online forms will not allow you to leave some parts blank. We have made the ILL forms as user friendly as possible, and the ILL Staff are happy to help you complete ILL forms. Which form do I use for ILL? To initiate an ILL request online, go to: http://unistar.uni.edu/screens/rod_ill.html. The online form choices are:
If UNI owns a book, but it's checked out, can I get it on ILL? A UNI patron may borrow via ILL a book which has been determined to be missing. We have a one-week waiting period before we will pursue an ILL for a missing book. This one week period permits us to search carefully for our copy of the book prior to initiating an ILL request. Here are the procedures for this process:1. Patron reports to Circulation that book listed in UNISTAR is not on the shelf. 2. Circulation initiates search for the missing book. The Access Service Department (ASD) staff _should_ ask the patron if they want to place a search. If ASD staff _don't_ ask, the patron should request they put a search on the item, and this links the book with the patron. The ASD staff _should_ tell the patron that the search will be performed Monday-Friday and they should check back the next day (unless a weekend) after 1 p.m. because ASD produces the Search List, and schedules an ASD student to look for the books prior to 1 p.m. If the book is found, because of the search link the patron will be notified that the book will be on the Hold Shelf at the Circulation Desk 3. Patron should wait one day to check UNISTAR. If the book is found, because of the search link the patron will be notified that the book will be on the Hold Shelf at the Circulation Desk, and the MISSING note becomes ON HOLDSHELF in UNISTAR. If the patron sees the ON HOLDSHELF on UNISTAR or check their own record, UNISTAR will indicate they have a book to be picked up. The patron may also can call or come in person to check on whether the book was found 4. If book is still missing the next day, patron waits one week, checks again, and, then, asks ILL to borrow the book. At this time Rod Library is still accepting paper requests, but in the near future we will accept electronic (online) requests only. We do not accept phone requests, but patron does have the option (especially if they aren't certain how to place electronic ILL) to come in and let us show them on the 2 terminals at the ILL Counter how to complete the ILL request process. Because we send back requests electronically for materials owned by Rod Library, it is a good idea for patron to indicate "OUR BOOK MISSING" on the paper/electronic form. We do have students/new staff checking requests, and this will help them catch the fact that the patron knows we own the book but that it is missing. Currently we are calling (unless long distance) and sending electronic e-mail when ILL material is received in the building. How can my student assistant order materials via ILL for me? Your student assistant should submit requests in your name. Please be sure s/he has a complete and accurate citation for each item you are requesting. Your student assistant may note when submitting a request that s/he wishes to be called when the material is received by the library. In order for us to check your material out to your student assistant, we must have a "Faculty Authorization Form" on file authorizing this. Your student assistant will also need to bring her/his own UNI ID to pick up your material.
What does Rod Library Reserve Services do? Rod Library Reserves Services provides a secure environment and circulation point for books, articles, sample tests, lecture notes, videotapes which faculty wish to make available to their students for limited periods of time and, if needed, with restrictions for use within the library building. Typically, materials placed on Reserve are those for which high demand is anticipated or those requiring special security such as personal copies. Where is the Rod Library Reserves service located? The Reserve desk is a unit of Rod Library's MultiService Center, and is located on the first [bottom] floor of the Rod Library next to the Photocopy Desk. What is Permanent Reserve? A small group (approximately 100-150) of Rod Library items has been separated from the main collections on a permanent basis. These materials require more restricted access than items in the general collections for several reasons, including high use rate and susceptibility to theft or mutilation. Examples of permanent reserve items include the UNI Budget, APA Style Manual, and MLA Style Manual. These items may be checked out from the Reserve desk. What is Course Reserve? Course Reserves are items placed on reserves by professors to support courses they are teaching during the current semester. How can I submit a list of materials to be placed on Course Reserve?
What copyright restrictions apply to items being placed on reserve? Rod Library adheres to the Title 17 U.S. Code, section 107 "fair use" guidelines. Specific fair use implementation guidelines and examples of items the library will place on reserve can be found at: http://www.library.uni.edu/access/copyright/print.shtml Can I keep items on course reserve from semester to semester? This needs to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Copyright restrictions may preclude doing this. Come to the MultiService Center Desk at Rod Library or contact the MSC staff at LibMSC@uni.edu or 273-6002 to initiate a request to continue items on course reserve. Does Rod Library have Electronic Course Reserves? Yes. We continue to implement this new service, providing a combination of scanned documents and links to web pages. Photocopied items normally checked out on short loan from the Reserve Desk can now also be scanned into Adobe PDF files, which can then be viewed on a computer using the Adobe Reader web browser plug in. How does one use Electronic Course Reserves? On the Rod Library Home Page, go to, "Course Materials." Then click on either "Course Reserve Course Search"" or "Instructor Search." Type the course name or the name of the instructor in the text box. Any items on Electronic Course Reserve for the selected class will have a message that says "*Electronic Copy Available*" The title of the Article will be a link that says "View or Print (title of the article)" Click on the link for the article you want to view. The Copyright information will appear with an area that requests your Name and Patron ID (Your University ID# with no spaces or dashes). After you enter this information click on the "Submit" button and Adobe Reader will open the file. What if I don't have Adobe Reader on my computer? Go to Adobe's Acrobat Reader Download Page and follow the steps to download a free copy of the program for your type of computer and operating system. Is a UNI ID required to check out Reserve items? Yes. For how long can students check out items on Reserve? Loan periods are considerably shorter than those for general library materials. For details on loan times and overdue fines, consult: http://www.library.uni.edu/msc/multi/fine.shtml Where should reserve items be returned? Course reserve items must be returned to the Reserve desk. Can I renew a reserve item I have checked out? No. How can a student see what I have placed on reserve for a particular course or all of my courses? From the UNISTAR main page, click on Reserves either by "Course" or "Instructor." Then type the course name or the name of the instructor. Is there provision for students to view videos placed on reserve? There are 3 TV/VCR combination units on the first floor of the Rod Library. Headphones can be checked out from the Reserve desk. There is 1 TV/VCR unit in the Youth collection. Headphones can also be checked out from the Art & Music Desk. The Art & Music area has a TV and VCR unit in the rear of the unit that may be used to view videos. There are 2 listening rooms available for check out. Listening rooms are equipped with a TV and VCR for use by groups of two or more students. I have a Reserves question that isn't answered in these FAQs. Who can help me? Visit the MultiService Center Desk on the first floor at Rod Library or contact the MSC staff at LibMSC@uni.edu or 273-6002.
Whom should I contact to discuss the development of the Library collection in my areas of interest? Contact the appropriate subject bibliographer or Katherine Martin, Head, Collection Management and Special Services. The bibliographers are responsible for selection of materials, liaison with members of the teaching faculty, collection evaluation, and related activities. A list of the bibliographers and their subject responsibilities, along with e-mail addresses and phone numbers, is available at: http://www.library.uni.edu/cmss/subject.shtml How do I recommend that the Library purchase a book, a video, or another item? You may submit purchase recommendations in several ways:
Can the Library purchase for me a book for my personal use [e.g. so that I may get a discount?] No. The Library is not permitted to order materials for individuals, even with reimbursement. Does the Library have sources for out-of-print titles? Do you order out-of-print items? Subject bibliographers may choose to initiate a search for such titles on the out-of-print market. Technical Services Department staff contact out-of-print dealers in an attempt to locate a copy of the item that meets Library criteria for condition and cost, which may vary by title and subject area. The search process may take several months or longer, but will be continued until a copy is located or the bibliographer issues instructions to terminate the search. Does the Library automatically acquire copies of all faculty and staff publications? The Library acquires book-length publications and non-print materials created, edited, or produced by University faculty and staff on a selective basis, as they meet established general and subject-specific collection development policies. The decision to acquire a title is based on considerations other than the author's affiliation with the University. For additional information, see the policy regarding Faculty-Staff Publications on the departmental Web page at http://www.library.uni.edu/cmss/faculty_staff_pubns.shtml Does the department provide assistance with the completion of reports for self-studies and accreditation reviews? The subject bibliographers regularly provide information to answer Library-related questions and address Library standards raised in self-studies and accreditation reviews. The Collection Management and Special Services Department prepares Library Resources and Services Reports that are a required component of the University program review process. To obtain information for these purposes, contact the departmental office at 319-273-7255. Does the Library participate in any consortial agreements? The Library participates in a number of consortial licenses and joint purchase agreements. Many of these involve the other Iowa Regent universities - The University of Iowa and Iowa State University - or the consortia of which they are members. The Library also participates in consortial licensing of databases through the State Library and IPALS, the Iowa Private Academic Libraries group. The Regent libraries presently also are involved in the joint purchase of e-books from netLibrary. How can I make arrangements to donate books and other materials to the Library? All offers of materials gifts, or gifts-in-kind, should be directed to Katherine Martin, Head, Collection Management and Special Services. Contact the department at 250 Rod Library, phone 319-273-7255, on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rod Library accepts gifts of materials that the subject bibliographers believe will contribute to instruction, research, and general knowledge in the University community. The condition and currency of materials, and duplication of existing Library resources, are considered in evaluating potential gifts. All gifts-in-kind are accepted with the understanding that the addition of materials to the collection is at the discretion of the Library. Does the Library ever give or sell withdrawn materials to individuals? The Library is not permitted to give withdrawn materials to Individuals. The Library may make arrangements for superseded items with continuing value to be withdrawn to University departments or offices on request. Occasional public sales of withdrawn materials or gifts that are not added to the collection are conducted. Does the Library provide an appraisal service? No. In accord with federal regulations and the recommendations of the Association of College and Research Libraries, the Library does not provide appraisals or estimates of value for donated materials. Donors should consult a tax advisor for information about charitable deductions for gifts-in-kind. The Library will supply donors with a list of materials donated on request. What if I have a question about Rod Library collections that is not addressed in these FAQs? Contact the Collection Management and Special Services departmental office by phone at 319-273-7255, or e-mail the department head at Katherine.martin@uni.edu.
Does Rod Library have a collection of videos which circulate? Yes. These include ongoing purchases and some materials formerly housed
in the “Center for Where are the library's videos located? Most of the video collection is housed in locked storage units across from the MultiService Center on the first [bottom] floor of Rod Library. There are smaller video collections in Art and Music, and in the Youth Collection, both on the third floor and the Government Documents collection on the Second Floor. The Art and Music video collection is located in storage units in the Art and Music collection. The Youth videos and the Government Document videos are inter-shelved with the books in the collection. How do I locate a video in the library catalog (UNISTAR)? There are several ways to search for videos in the library catalog. For search strategy suggestions, go to: http://www.library.uni.edu/msc/video/vidsearch.shtml For how long can I check out the videos? MSC and Art and Music Videos typically check out for 7 days; however, titles will circulate to ICN students for 2 weeks (14 days). Youth Collection videos check out for three days. Can videos be renewed? Most videos may be renewed for one week so long as they are not booked (reserved) for another patron. Videos can be renewed by phone, online through your My Library account, or by taking the video to the MultiService Center Desk to request a renewal. (A title which has been booked for another patron will not be available for circulation/renewal during the 24 hours prior to the booking date.) Youth videos, which check out for 3 days, can be renewed once for an additional 3 days. How do I book (reserve) a video to be checked out at a specific time? Stop by the MultiService Center, call 273-6002, or submit a request online to book videos ahead of time. Can a faculty member place videos on reserve? Videotapes may be placed on reserve for 3-hour, or 3-hour building use, 1-day loan, or 3- day loan periods. Library-owned videotapes, as well as personal copies, maybe placed on reserve at the MultiService Center. No videos rented from commercial sources may be placed on reserve. The Library may decline to place a video on reserve if it judges that its use in this manner is not permissible under current copyright law. Is there provision for students to view videos placed on reserve? There is a group viewing room on the first floor of Rod Library with a worldwide VCR unit and a television set. There are also 3 TV/VCR combination units on the first floor of the Rod Library. Headphones can be checked out from the Reserve desk. There is 1 TV/VCR unit in the Youth collection. Headphones can also be checked out from the Art & Music Desk. The Art & Music area has a TV and VCR unit in the rear of the unit that may be used to view videos. There are 2 listening rooms available for check out. Each listening room is equipped with a TV and VCR for use by groups of two or more students. What is the fine for an overdue video? Fines for overdue videotapes are $5.00 per video per day. Is there a delivery service for videos? No. The library does not provide such a delivery service. What if I need a video from AEA 7? A faculty member can request a video from AEA 7 at the MultiService Center. The MultiService Center staff will order the video for the faculty member to pick up in the Library. Since the videos are not in-house, please allow ample time to process your video request. I have a question about videos that isn't answered in these FAQs. Who can help me? Visit the MultiService Center Desk at Rod Library or contact the MSC staff at: LibMSC@uni.edu or call 273-6002.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES Where is Special Collections and University Archives located? Special Collections and University Archives is located on the third level of the Rod Library, near the northwest corner. When is Special Collections and University Archives open? During times when UNI classes are in session, the unit is open from 8AM-4PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary during interims in the academic calendar. Is reference service available in Special Collections and University Archives? Special Collections staff members are trained and experienced in providing reference service--in person, by phone, or via Email--on questions relating to its collections. The staff is especially well-versed on matters relating to the history of UNI. How can I contact Special Collections and University Archives? By telephone: 273-6307 By Email: Gerald.Peterson@uni.edu What kinds of materials are in Special Collections and University Archives? 1. Rare Book Collection The Rare Book Collection includes books that must be used under supervision because of their age, rarity, value, or delicate condition. The strengths of this collection include Iowa and local history; Prairie Press publications; local authors; early children's books; historic school texts; selected books from early printers; and other volumes illustrating the history of printing and binding.2. Small Press Collection The Small Press Collection includes publications from fine presses in Iowa and in areas immediately surrounding the state. This collection displays the virtuoso talents of the finest Midwest printers, designers, illustrators, and binders over the last forty years.3. Stageberg Collection The Stageberg Collection is the professional linguistics collection of Professor Norman C. Stageberg, a long-time member of the UNI English faculty. Included in this collection are important early editions of several grammars and dictionaries as well as later publications4. American Fiction Collection This collection of 5300 volumes is composed of first editions of novels written by5. University Archives The University Archives is a collection of about four thousand linear feet of historically valuable documentary material relating to UNI. The material, ranging from the 1870s through the current date, attempts to document all facets of life in the UNI community. Included in this collection are catalogues, yearbooks, student newspapers, budgets, financial reports, and student magazines and anthologies. Many less familiar reports, series, pamphlets, and other publications are also in the Archives. In addition, there are about 60,000 photographic images of the people, activities, and physical landscapes of the UNI community. There are also correspondence and subject files from significant people, committees, offices, and organizations on campus.6. Manuscripts Collection The Manuscripts Collection is comprised of about sixty collections of material relating to organizations or individuals, who are not formally a part of UNI. However, most of these collections come from people and organizations whose interests and history are related in some way to UNI. The primary emphases are local political history and professional education associations. Collection size varies from a few pages to several hundred cartons. There are detailed inventories of these collections in Special Collections.Are Special Collections materials listed in UNISTAR? Volumes in the book collections are listed in UNISTAR, but only portions of the University Archives and the Manuscripts Collection are listed there. May Special Collections material be borrowed for use outside the Special Collections room? In general, Special Collections material must be used in the Special Collections reading room during regular hours of operation. However, on rare occasions and with advance arrangements, certain material might be borrowed briefly for such situations as a classroom presentation or a well-secured display. Is information relating to Special Collections and University Archives available on the web? Special Collections and University Archives maintains a substantial Web presence at: http://www.library.uni.edu/speccoll/. Special Collections Web pages include histories of all campus buildings, over four hundred brief biographies of UNI people, and many illustrated essays on UNI historical topics. Of special note is Index UNI. Index UNI is a Web-based author, title, subject, and keyword index to a number of UNI-related serial publications, including the Northern Iowan and the alumni magazine. The student newspaper is indexed back to 1878, with the exception of the years from 1901-1910. Index UNI can be an excellent tool for learning about campus traditions, organizations, people, buildings, landscapes, and UNI history in general. Currently Index UNI offers about 136,000 of its 196,000 articles on-line in full text. Index UNI is located at: http://www.library.uni.edu/indexuni/
Where is the Art and Music Collection? The Art and Music Collection is located at the northwest corner of the third floor of Rod Library. What kinds of materials may be found in the Art and Music Collection? The Art and Music Collection is the location for reference books and current periodicals for the disciplines of art, music, textiles, and design. LP recordings, musical compact discs, musical videocassettes, art slides, posters, prints, and DVD's are also located in the collection. Equipment to listen to recordings or to watch videos is available as well. What kinds of Art & Music Collection materials can I check out? Compact discs, videos, art slides, posters, prints, and DVD's circulate. Reference materials and periodicals do not circulate under normal circumstances. Under certain conditions, these materials may be checked out for short periods by faculty with the approval of the Art and Music Librarian or Art and Music Library Assistant. What are the services available to faculty from the Art and Music Collection? The Art and Music Collection staff are here to help faculty and students with reference questions, research strategies, database searching, and class instruction sessions. Contact the Art and Music Librarian at 36257 to schedule an instructional session for your classes or to arrange a reference consultation for your research. Can I place materials on reserve in the Art and Music Collection? Materials from the Rod Library collection and personal copies of books and sound recordings may be placed on reserve in the collection. Details on reserve policies may be obtained from the Art and Music Collection website which may be accessed from the Rod Library Homepage or by calling the Art and Music Librarian at 3-6257. Where can I get more information about the Art and Music Collection? Answers to most questions can be found by accessing the Art and Music Collection webpage from the Rod Library homepage or by pointing your web browser to: http://www.library.uni.edu/artmusic/
Where is the Youth Collection? The Youth Collection is located in the northeast section of the third floor. Go up one floor on the main stairwell and turn right. The Youth Collection is on your immediate right. It is open whenever the Library is open. Staff members are available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. What kinds of materials are located in the Youth Collection? You will find many different kinds of library materials for children and young adults in the Youth Collection, including both print and nonprint formats. Different sections are designated for picture books, full-length fiction, nonfiction, biography, award-winning books, bilingual titles and books in other languages, books in unusual formats, the historical collection, magazines, and browsing, a table featuring books that have arrived during the previous week. What is the purpose of the Youth Collection? The Youth Collection reflects UNI's commitment to a strong teacher education program. This special collection has been part of the Library since the early days of the institution. It provides students in education with the opportunity to become familiar with materials they will encounter in the school setting, and it assists them in developing curriculum units and other instructional programs. Students from other disciplines also come to the Youth Collection to complete assignments related to children's and young adult literature. May children use the Youth Collection? The Youth Collection is reserved for the adult study of children's/young adult literature and is not intended for use by children. If children are present, they must be accompanied by an adult who is using the collection. Adults with children who are distracting others in the area will be asked to remove their children. Circulation of Youth Collection materials is restricted to UNI students, faculty, and staff. Adults are encouraged to take their children to one of the wonderful children's sections in our local public libraries and check out materials for them there. Why does the Youth Collection use a different call number system than the rest of the library? The call numbers for all items in the Youth Collection begin with the letter "Y" to indicate location there. The Youth Collection is arranged in much the same way that school library media centers are arranged, providing education students with the opportunity to become familiar with the system they will encounter on the job. The classification plan used by school and public libraries is called the Dewey Decimal Classification System. In it, numbers 001 to 999 represent subject areas. Where in the Youth Collection can I find videotapes and CD-ROMs? All formats are interfiled in the Youth Collection, so that a CD-ROM or videotape version of a book will be located with the print edition. If you are searching for a videotape of Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat, look for it next to the book. When searching for materials on a particular subject, all materials in all formats should appear together on the shelf. If you are looking for both print and nonprint materials about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., look in the biography section under the call number Y B Kin. All of the books, videotapes, and CD-ROMs about Dr. King will appear together on the shelf. You may restrict your UNISTAR search to a specific format by limiting a keyword search to Publication Type. When I am using UNISTAR how can I limit my search to materials in the Youth Collection? You can limit your search by clicking on the "Limit this Search" option on the bar across the top of the screen. To limit to the Youth Collection location, look under "Where Item is Located" and select "UNI Youth." You may also limit by language, format, or year. After you have made your selection(s), click on the box at the bottom of the screen, "Limit/sort items retrieved using above data." When I am searching the Youth Collection materials by subject, should I select the "Subject" or the "Youth Subject" file? For now, use both. The library staff is currently converting all Youth records to the newly created Youth Subject file, but it will be some time before the project is completed. What is the circulation period for Youth Collection titles? The standard loan period for Youth Collection materials is three days with a weekend rollover so that no item becomes due on weekends. Materials may be renewed once. If you need an item for a longer period, contact the Youth Collection staff. The period is short because many of these titles take little time to read and many people want to check them out. What services does the Youth Collection provide for faculty? The Youth Collection staff is ready to assist faculty by answering reference questions, conducting library instruction sessions for classes, recommending specific titles, pulling materials from a faculty-prepared list, or compiling a bibliography on a designated topic. You can contact us by phone (3-6167), e-mail (yolanda.hood@uni.edu), campus mail, or stop by. How can I schedule an instructional session for my class in the Youth Collection? Contact the Youth Collection staff if you would like to bring your class to the Library for an instructional session or if you would like the Youth Collection Librarian to come to your classroom for a presentation. Recently, we have covered topics ranging from how to use the Youth Collection to art in children's books, death and dying in children's literature, creation myths, medieval beginnings of books for children, historical fiction for young adults, and literature-based curriculum development. We are always ready to address a new topic. Faculty may also schedule class work sessions in the Youth Collection so that they can assist students with projects in progress. How do I recommend an item for the Youth Collection? Probably the quickest way to make a suggestion is to call, e-mail, or stop by at the Youth Collection Librarian's office. If you are using UNISTAR, you may prefer to complete the Library Purchase Recommendation Form at: http://www.uni.edu/library/recommend/ We value the recommendations you make. We continue to seek to build a balanced and diversified collection as the budget and space permit.
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