Library Information
Table of Contents
Hours
Staff
Policies
Services
Collections
Instruction
Location
Student Employment Opportunities
Library Hours
Hours are subject to change.
Fall and Spring Semesters
Mon. - Thur. 8 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat., Sun., holidays: Closed
Summer, Winterim and Breaks
Mon. - Thur. 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m.- Noon
Sat., Sun., holidays: Closed
Please see extended exam hours posted on the library entrance.
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Library Policies
Circulation of Library Materials: A valid UW-Rock County ID Card is required to check out library materials. Wisconsin residents older than 18 years may check out books with a Community Borrower's Card. Materials circulate at the rate of:
- Books: 3 Weeks
- CDs: 3 Weeks
- Videos/DVDs: 1 Week
- Reference: Non-Circulating
- Periodicals: Non-Circulating
Library Fines:
Books/Videos/DVDs: $0.25 per day
2-hour Reserves: $1.00 per hour
1-3 day Reserves: $1.00 per day
Overdue Notices: All library patrons are responsible for returning materials on time. Overdue notices are sent out via email. If you owe the library a fine at the end of the semester, grades will be withheld and registration is suspended until the fine is paid.
Food & Drink: Food and drink are not allowed near any of the computer workstations. Food and drink may be consumed anywhere else in the library. Since food and beverages can cause damage to library materials, patrons are asked to be careful while eating and drinking and to clean up after themselves.
Talking & Noise: The Library's primary goal is to support academic learning. Patrons are asked to respect those around them by talking quietly. The Computer Lab and library lower level are intended to be used individually; therefore, the room is for quite study and “Quiet Zone” signs are posted throughout the room.
Cell Phones: Since reception is poor in the library and noise is always a problem, we ask that people talk on their phones in the lobby outside the library. Cell phone ringers should be turned off or set to vibrate while in the library.
Computer Use Policy: Computers are to be used for academic research. Playing games, downloading music or media files, or viewing pornographic or offensive materials is forbidden. Food or drink (even in covered containers) is not allowed in the computer lab areas. Software may not be loaded, changed, or deleted from lab computers. Printing is limited to 25 pages at a time. The public may use Library Lab computers for two hours per day; registration is required at the Circulation Desk with a photo ID. Black & white printing is available at $0.05 per page. Color printing is available only to current UW-Rock students at $0.50 per page. Violators to this policy will be asked to leave the library, barred from entering the library, and/or reported to the police.
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Library Services
Library Online Catalog: Help using our Online Catalog is generally available when the library is open. Professional librarians are available M-F 8-4:30. You may also make an appointment with a library staff member.
Online Library Databases: Help using online library databases is generally available when the library is open. Professional librarians are available M-F 8-4:30. You may also make an appointment with a library staff member.
Reference Assistance: Reference help is generally available when the library is open. Professional librarians are available M-F 8-4:30. You may also make an appointment with a library staff member.
Library Computer Labs: The Library has three computer areas with Windows XP-based computers. All 62 computers connect to the campus network and offer high-speed Internet access and are intended for academic use. Many applications are available including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visual Studio. Three networked laser printers with high-quality black & white printouts, two high-quality color printers, and two scanners are available. A computer helpdesk student is available several hours each week. Food and drink are not allowed near computers. All data is lost once the computer is turned off; be sure to save your work often to your H:/ drive. Computers automatically turn off at closing. Be sure to log off when finished.
Photocopy Machine: A photocopy machine is available for all patrons. It is connected to the campus network allowing faculty to print directly from their campus networked computer (printing is not available from laptops or via student accounts). Other features include double-sided copying, stapling, scanning to campus networked computers (.pdf & .tif), and faxing (scanning and faxing is limited to faculty and staff only). Photocopying costs $0.10/page.
Wireless Internet Access: Most of the campus (including all buildings and the front and back lawns) is “wired” for wireless Internet access. Due to campus security, only current UW-Rock County students, faculty, and staff can access the wireless network.
Laptop Checkouts: The library has 15 laptop computers with wireless network cards available for 2-hour checkout (available to current UW-Rock students only). At this time, laptops cannot leave the library.
Universal Borrowing: This free UW service allows users to borrow books, videos, DVDs, CDs, etc. from any UW campus library. It takes only a few days to receive materials and more than 18 million items are available. Universal Borrowing is for UW students, faculty, and staff (periodical articles are not available via Universal Borrowing).
Interlibrary Loan: This automated service enables students, faculty, and staff to obtain periodical articles and borrow materials not owned by UW System. This free service includes books, videos, DVDs, CDs, etc. and usually takes 5-7 weekdays.
MetaLib/Find IT: The library subscribes to more than 200 online databases. The MetaLib library portal will search up to 8 library databases simultaneously and give users the ability to create subsets for searching. While in a library database, Find IT will search for full text in our print collection of 150 journal titles and electronic serials holdings which number more than 21,000 titles.
“Kids Korner” and Policy: The “Kids Korner” is a space designated for UW-Rock students who need to use the library and its resources while having their children with them on campus. Two tables, chairs, and children's books have been donated by the OASIS Club and have been placed in the “Kids Korner” which is located near the photocopy machine. For safety reasons, all children must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all times and may not be left unattended. As with all guests, children are asked to remain quiet while in the library. Violators to this policy will be asked to leave.
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Library Collections
Books: Many high-school libraries file their books using the Dewey Decimal System. Most academic libraries, including the University of Wisconsin libraries, are arranged using the Library of Congress Classification System. Searching the UW-Rock book collection (which numbers over 60,000 volumes) is best using the online computer catalog.
Periodicals: The library subscribes to more than 150 print periodical titles. Although periodicals do not circulate, articles can be photocopied at a cost of $0.10 per page. More than 21,000 periodical titles are available online through indexes such as EBSCOhost or WilsonWeb. These resources can be accessed via the web at: http://www.library.uwc.edu/e-resources/
Electronic Resources: The library subscribes to more than 200 online databases, 21,600 full-text journals, and 100,000 e-books. UW students, faculty, and staff may also access these resources from home.
Reserves: Professors and instructors often place readings on “Reserve” in the library. Sometimes students are required to read reserves while others are supplementary readings. Although most Reserves circulate for 2-hours and cannot be taken from the library, some Reserves circulate for 1-3 days and may be taken from the library.
Reference: The Reference Collection consists of dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, directories, almanacs, bibliographies, indexes, abstracts, and statistical compilations. Reference books cannot be checked out but may be used in the library.
New Book Island : About 1,000 books are added to the UW-Rock County book collection every year. New books are placed on the New Book Island when received and may be checked out.
Videos, DVDs, and CDs: With more than 1,500 DVDs, 500 CDs, and 1,000 VHS Video tapes, the library offers materials in a variety of formats. These items are located near the Circulation Desk and may be checked out.
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Instruction
Library Instruction Staff are available to teach structured library workshops in a classroom environment. Library staff will prepare and present a classroom session addressing any aspect of using the library. All library instruction sessions are held in the Library Computer Lab. These full-hour workshops focus on developing and applying library research strategies using specialized research tools in print and non-print formats. A basic workshop includes: searching the library catalog for print and electronic materials, demonstrating several library databases focusing on journals (online and print formats) as well as other electronic media, instructing the difference in primary and secondary resources (scholarly journals vs. popular magazines and newspapers), evaluating many kinds of resources (looking at authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, and coverage), and including a verbal tour of library collections and services. Walking tours of the library collection and services may be included upon request.
Library staff will also work with students and faculty, either one-on-one or in small groups, to help them develop the necessary skills for using information resources. To set up a session either of your class, small group, or one-on-one, please call 758-6531 and contact the Library Director. Informing the librarian of student research topics will help the librarians tailor their presentations to the specific course and will increase the students' perception and participation
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Location
The Library is located in the upper level of Allen Hall.
Campus map and driving directions
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Student Employment Opportunities
Help Wanted
Starting pay $8/hr.
(only students with Workstudy Financial Aid are eligible)
Hours to fit your schedule. Daytime and evening work available.
For more information, contact
Julie Orvis (758-6565, ext. 400) at the library.
For information about Workstudy, contact Student Services (758-6565, ext. 200).
E-mail general questions or comments to: Evelyn Payson
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