MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

Book Drops--We encourage borrowers to return books to inside locations during regular hours; however, slots in a wall or door for returning books when the Libraries are closed are available.  

ID Plus/Lion Cash self service copiers are available in the room immediately to the left of the entrance to the Engineering Library. To add money to your card, go to ID+ Card

An exit security system will sound an alarm if you try to leave one of the libraries with books that are not charged out properly. If the alarm sounds please present all library materials for examination when requested to do so. Sometimes books bought at local stores will trip the alarm. Staff can desensitize these books for you.

Library Employment--Enquire at the Libraries' Office of Human Resources (511 Paterno ). See web site for more information.

Change is available in the Engineering Library at the Circulation Desk.

Lost and Found items are held at the circulation desk in the Engineering Library.

Research Strategy

The first step in research is to define a problem or topic. Usually it is best to select a general topic and then narrow it to a specific topic. Librarians can help you determine the best research strategy. They also can advise you on appropriate LIAS search terms, and refer you to relevant periodical indexes, bibliographies, and other reference materials. Do not make the mistake of thinking that you will remember where you found all your information. When you find a reference, record all the information and review the material you have collected.

 If there is too much information on your subject, you may have to limit your topic and focus your research. If there is very little information, you will have to broaden your topic. Other sources in the Libraries contain biographical, statistical and geographical information as well as book reviews, conference proceedings, theses, technical reports, patents, and government publications. A guide to the literature may be available for your subject area. Additionally, you should consult a reference librarian.

For more information see the Information Literacy and You website.

Copiers

ID Plus/Lion Cash and coin operated self-service copiers are available in the room immediately to the left of the entrance to the Engineering Library.

Photocopying

There are several methods to copy materials in the Libraries. The fastest is to do the copying yourself at one of the self-service copiers. These are located to the left as you enter the Engineering Library.

PLEASE NOTE: The library does not own these machines and cannot refill the paper or give refunds. The machines are owned by Nittany Office Equipment.

Copying can be done by  library staff. For this service you will need to fill in an IDT, which is available in the Library. Then locate the item to be copied, mark the pages and leave at the circulation desk. This service normally takes 24 hours, although it may take longer if the unit is especially busy. The cost for this service is $.25 per page. You may pay in cash or it may be billed to your budget if you have one and mark the form with the correct billing information.

Microfiche and microfilm may be copied at the reader/printers in the Engineering Library.

Restrooms

Restrooms are located immediately outside the entrance to the Engineering Library. They are wheelchair accessible restrooms.

Vending machines

Soda machine is on first floor directly under the library. Juice machine and candy machine are across from middle stairway on second floor. Water fountain directly outside the library.  Wheelchair accessible water fountain across from middle stairway on second floor.

Telephones

Campus phone located immediately outside the library.The "Cellphone Zone" is located immediately outside the library.