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Policies and Services
Purpose Statement
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Policies and Services
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Floor Plan
A room set was set
aside for the library in Lansdell Hall when the college first opened in 1922.
When Shott Hall was originally built, one side of the dining hall was used as
the library. It remained in that area until the current library building was
completed in 1956. Easley Library was named in memory of Frank Smoot Easley and
David Milton Easley, both of whom served on the Board of Trustees. A three-story
west wing was constructed in 1978. The three-story building consists of a main
entrance level, a mezzanine and second floor, and a basement or ground level
which houses the Education Department and Library Technical Services.
Purpose Statement
As an integral part of
the educational program of Bluefield College, the library provides instructional
resources, services, and facilities to the college community and access to
resources and services to off-campus faculty and students. The primary purpose
of Easley Library is to provide support for the educational goals of the
college, as stated in the mission and catalog of the college, by (1) acquiring
and maintaining a well-balanced, up-to-date collection of both print and
non-print materials, (2) providing physical facilities and equipment that will
ensure the most effective use of library resources, (3) instructing the college
community in the effective and efficient use of library resources and services,
(4) cooperating with other libraries to develop shared library resources.
Policies and Services
Use of Library:
Bluefield College students, faculty, and staff may use the resources and
services of the Library whenever it is open. Community patrons may use the
Library when it is open but must sign in at the circulation desk when first
entering the library.
Library
Brochure for Community Patrons
Circulation: A valid
Bluefield College or Community Patron ID is required for borrowing any
materials. Loan periods are as follows:
STUDENTS:
STAFF:
FACULTY
COMMUNITY PATRONS
OVERDUES:
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Books................$.10 per day (five-day grace period)
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Videos/DVD's/CDs.........$.50 per day (two-day grace period)
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Reserves............$.25 per hour
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Interlibrary loan...$.50 per day
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Faculty/Staff are not charged overdue fines, except for interlibrary loan
books.
Information for Faculty:
Information on library instruction, resources, ordering materials can be found
here.
Suggesting a Purchase:
We encourage students to suggest titles of books and videos for purchase. Please
email your suggestions to our Collection Development Librarian,
Werner Lind, and
include as much bibliographic information as possible about the material you are
recommending.
Computers:
The library has 14 computers on the main level.
Soon to come are two standing computer carrels on the mezzanine for searching
the online catalog. Wireless internet access is also available
throughout the library.
Multi-Media Lab:
The multi-media lab is located on
the main level. There is a computer with two monitors, scanner, photoshop
printer, and a television with a combination VCR/DVD player. The computer has
software for creating multimedia presentations.
Photocopier:
A photocopier is
located in the reference area on the main level. Copicards can be purchased at
the circulation desk for the following prices: 10 copies for $1.50; 20 copies
for $2.00; 50 copies for $4.00; 100 copies for $7.50.
Access to Databases from Off-Campus:
All faculty, staff, and students can access many of the library's electronic
resources from off campus.
Here
are the instructions.
Easley Library Floor
Plan:
Main Floor
Circulation
Desk-Reserve Materials
Video and DVD Collection
Current Journals, Newspapers
New Books
Computers
Reference Desk
Copier
Multi-Media Production Lab
Children's Books (JUV and Easy Readers)
Oversized Books
Reference Books
Journals
Reference Librarian's Office
Mezzanine
Circulating
Books A-Z
Study Carrels
Group Study Areas
Director's Office
Lower Level
Education
Department
Technical Services Librarian's Office
Restrooms
Exit to Parking Lot
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