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                    Nesbitt Library 2008 Summer Hours

Mon - Friday

Saturday

Sunday

8am - 4:30pm

closed

closed

               Exceptions:

                                May 26th, July 4th, September 1st   - Closed

 

General Information

Resources
The Nesbitt Library has over 35,000 books, 200 journal and newspaper subscriptions, and a small video/ DVD collection to support your studies. In addition, students have access to the over 4.5 million library materials owned by all 23 Penn State campuses The CAT is the on-line catalog of the materials in the Penn State University Libraries' collections. LIAS, the Library Information Access System, provides access to The CAT and over 350 article databases and on-line reference sources.  LIAS is available to remote users via the Web. If you need help locating information, the library staff is always happy to assist. 

Computing
The library has fifteen terminals for searching on-line catalogs, databases, and the Internet. The workstations are equipped with Microsoft Office software connected to a printer and scanner. Surveying software, ArcView, is installed on an enhanced workstation connected to a 11x17" color printer for specialized use.

Instruction Lab

Contains 24 computers for class instruction and a “smart” podium with a computer from which the instructor can utilize to project images or text to the overhead projector that can be viewed on a large screen at the front of the room.

Copying/Printing
A photocopy machine is available in the library. Copies are ten cents and the machine takes nickels, dimes, quarters, and one dollar bills. Printing from the library computers is free for Penn State students, staff, and faculty. Non-PSU patrons can print for five cents per page.

 

 

The Library Staff

Head Librarian
Bruce D. Reid
phone: 570-675-9295
email: bdr5@psu.edu
Administration, Collection Development, Database Training, Library Instruction, Reference

 

Library Assistant
Marcia Nelson
phone: 570-675-9214
email: men3@psu.edu
Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, Film Scheduling, Reserves, Student Aide Coordinator

 

 

 

Reference Librarian
Position Vacant


Database Training, Library Instruction, Reference, Collection Development, Web Content Editor

 

Staff Assistant
Barbara Kieper
phone: 570-675-9212
email: bjk8@psu.edu
Periodicals & Stack Maintenance, Cataloging Aide, Materials Repair, Conference Room Scheduling, Tours


Nesbitt Library • Penn State Wilkes-Barre • P.O. Box PSU • Old Route 115 • Lehman, PA  18627-0217
Phone: 570.675.9212 • Fax: 570.675.7436