O.D.+3.4

Online Discussion 3.4 - Course Connections & Reflections

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In the library I work, we just moved into our new building in February 2008. The students worked with the library staff to help create a space that they felt comfortable in and the Student Government on our campus purchased a majority of our furniture. Students also have access to three quiet study rooms that allow for group studying and activities in a more secluded area of the library. We are very fortunate to have such active students on our campus that are willing to create spaces that is comfortable for them as well as our community patrons. The collection development primarily focuses on specific programs we offer, but in recent years we have started developing a section of fiction novels to better suit the needs of our patrons personal interests. Faculty members and patrons are able to request the purchase of resources as well as order materials via interlibrary loan services if it is a one-time research project. We provide a number of resources electronically and have 30 computers and 10 laptops available for our patrons to utilize for their research and educational needs. In addition, we have an educational corner with a smart board that we provide information literacy instruction sessions in small groups.

Community members are able to use the library by checking out materials and utilizing 15 public access computers. We are open 6 days a week and roughly 70 hours a week.