Faculty Library Services

Welcome to Eastern Michigan University's library. For more information about our services and resources, visit our Web site at http://www.emich.edu/halle/. You may also call the Library directly by dialing the Library switchboard - 734.487.0020 - and entering the extension you wish to reach. Commonly used extensions are listed below.

Halle Library 734.487.0020

Important Extensions:
Library Administration 2200
Information/Reference 2100
Client Services 2199
Circulation 2140
Welcome Center 2139
Media Distribution 2120

Audio/Visual Services 2154
Video Services 2014
Cataloging 2019
Acquisitions 2057
Interlibrary Loan 2052
Map Collection 2116

Periodicals/Microforms 2230
University Archives 2300
Faculty Commons 2401
Research Support 2110

Library FAX: 734.487.8861

Important Web sites

Halle Library: http://www.emich.edu/halle/
Online catalog: http://portal.emich.edu/

Hours

During fall and winter semesters, the Halle Library's normal hours of operation are:

Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. - midnight.
Fridays: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sundays: 1 p.m. - midnight.

For the Halle Library building hours during spring and summer semesters, breaks and holidays, visit our building calendar or call 734.487.0020 and select option 2.

Academic Liaison Program

The Library Liaison Program links one faculty member from each department with the librarian specializing in the faculty's department's subject area. Academic departments' liaisons keep in regular contact with their librarian/subject specialist, collaborate on purchase decisions, coordinate instruction services and communicate library news to their departments. Librarian subject specialists will make appointments with any faculty members in their academic departments to discuss and demonstrate information discovery strategies and tools and/or to arrange for class presentations. For more information, including a list of departmental faculty liaisons and librarian subject specialists, visit http://www.emich.edu/halle/liaisonfacultyprogram.html. Handouts distributed at the Fall 2007 Library Liaison meeting are available online.

Instruction Services

The Halle Library welcomes the opportunity to support classes with instruction on library research. Library instruction sessions are typically one or more hands-on sessions illustrating the skills needed to search and interpret library resources. These sessions are most successful when they are integrated into the curriculum and are focused on a research assignment. We also offer assistance with designing library assignments. Contact Suzanne Gray (Information Literacy Librarian) at x2130 or suzanne.gray@emich.edu.

Reference and Research Assistance

Librarians at the Information/Reference Desk are available to answer any of your research or procedural questions. Reference assistance is available during most hours that the library is open.

During the fall and winter semesters, reference librarians staff the Information/Reference Desk:

Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sundays: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.

During the spring and summer terms, the Information/Reference Desk opens at 9 a.m.

Reference assistance is available via telephone during the above hours (x2100). You may also e-mail your questions: http://brand.emich.edu/forms/email/.

For help with your research or a personalized introduction to our resources and services, contact your department's librarian/subject specialist (http://brand.emich.edu/librarian_specialists.php).

Tours

We offer drop-in library tours at the beginning of most semesters. In the beginning of fall and winter semesters, a list of available tour times is posted at the Information/Reference Desk and often in EMU Today. The list of drop-in tour dates is also available by calling x2100. In addition, individuals who cannot make the drop-in times but still wish for a library tour can contact Sarah Fabian (sarah.fabian@emich.edu or x2119) and schedule a convenient time to come in for a tour.

Purchase Suggestions

The library collects items that support the curriculum and student research. To suggest materials for purchase, contact your department's librarian subject specialist (http://brand.emich.edu/librarian_specialists.php) or complete the Book Request Form at http://brand.emich.edu/cgi-bin/bookrequest.cgi.

Off-Campus Access

While anyone may connect to the library catalog (http://portal.emich.edu/) from off-campus without identifying themselves, to connect to the library's subscription databases from off-campus, you need to enter your EMU e-mail/my.emich username and password. To activate your account, go to http://my.emich.edu and click on "How do I get my username and password?" For help creating your my.emich account, visit the ICT Help Desk on the first level of the library or call them at 734.487.2120.

Automated Retrieval Collection

Books and materials listed in the catalog as having the location code "Storage" are housed in the Automated Retrieval Collection (ARC). To request an item from the ARC, locate it in the catalog, click on the Request link near the top of the page, and follow the instructions on the screen. It usually takes less than ten minutes for items requested from the ARC to become available for check out at the Circulation Desk. For questions about the ARC, call the Information/Reference Desk at x2100.

To watch a video explaining the ARC, visit http://www.emich.edu/halle/arcvid/ARCindex1.html.

Library Services for People with Disabilities

The University Library provides a range of services to people with disabilities. Whenever possible, services are integrated into regular library activities. People needing accommodation should stop by Client Services on the first level or call x2199.

University Archives and Special Collections

The University Archives houses a special non-circulating collection of materials, created by Eastern Michigan University administration, faculty, students and alumni, which serves as a memory bank for the history of the University. The University Archives is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is located in Room 310 on the third level of the Library. For more information, call x2300.

The Children's Literature Collection contains books appropriate for children in grades K-12. The collection includes non-fiction books, novels, nursery rhymes, short stories, poetry, plays, and biographies. The collection is located on the second level of the library and is available whenever the library is open.

The Government Documents Collection contains published government information from state, federal and international government bodies. The collection is designated by the Federal Government as a selective depository, which means that we currently receive about 50 percent of all federal publications. Government Documents is located on the library's second level and is open the same hours as the University Library.

The Map Collection consists of the Map Room, the atlas collection, and the travel and tourism materials. For information about the Map Room, including hours and services, call x2116. The atlas collection and travel and tourism materials are open the same hours as the University Library.

Reserves and Electronic Reserves

Reserve materials are high-demand items that have a short loan period or that are supplemental readings assigned by instructors. All print and multimedia reserve materials are kept behind the Circulation Desk on the first level.

For more information and online reserve forms, jump to http://www.emich.edu/halle/reserve.html.

Electronic Reserves: Faculty and lecturers may also place materials on electronic reserve. Brief workshops on electronic reserves are offered each semester. To schedule a session, contact Rita Bullard (x2141 or rita.bullard@emich.edu).

Interlibrary Loan

The interlibrary loan unit supports your research and instructional needs by borrowing materials that are not available from the Halle Library. You should allow about two weeks for materials to arrive. The first time you use our interlibrary loan service you will need to set up an account. Account information, policies and guidelines are available at http://illiad.emich.edu/illiad/.

For information about our reciprocal borrowing agreements with nearby college and university libraries, go to http://www.emich.edu/halle/ill/arealibs.html.

If you need assistance go to Ask-A-Librarian: http://www.emich.edu/halle/askalibrarian.html

Book Not Found on the Shelf

When our catalog indicates a book is not checked out and you're not able to find it on the shelf where it belongs, you may ask the library staff to search for it. To request a search, take a printout of the item's catalog record to the Circulation Desk.

Rush Cataloging

If an item is listed in the catalog as ON ORDER or RECEIVED, processing of the item may be expedited and the item will be reserved for your use. "Rush" requests normally are completed within 24 to 36 hours. For more information, contact Joe Badics (x2053 or joseph.badics@emich.edu).

Faculty Study Rooms

• Six study rooms on the second floor of the Library (205M, 205N, 214B, 214C, 214D and 214E) can be "checked out" by faculty on a daily, first-come, first-served basis. Interested faculty can sign-in in the Library's Client Services Office (Room 116), and in exchange for their Eagle Card will be given a key to one of the study rooms for the remainder of the day. Upon return of the room key their Eagle Card will be returned to them.
• Six study rooms on the third floor of the Library (307E, 307F, 312C, 312D, 312E, 312F) can be shared (minimum two people per room) on a semester basis. Occupants can renew or return keys at the end of each term. To request space in a shared faculty study room contact Mary Murphy in the Library Administration Office (Room 200) (487-0020 x 2210; Email: mary.murphy@emich.edu).

Room Reservations

Room reservations for the computer labs, meeting rooms, the auditorium and other facilities can be made in Client Services (first level). Please make room reservations and equipment requests as soon as possible before the event. For more instructions and guidelines to reserving rooms, please stop by Client Services, call x2199, or see the Library Room Scheduling Guidelines page with a link to an online room request form.

Photocopies

Photocopy machines are available on the top three floors of the library. Currently, users need a copy card to use the machines. You can purchase copy cards from the dispensers located outside of Client Services (first level) for $1.

Media Distribution

Faculty in need of audiovisual delivery to classrooms throughout campus can contact Mark Morton at x2010 or mark.morton@emich.edu.

Video Services

The library offers expert television and video service assistance. For more information, contact Ray Lucas (x2014) or visit http://www.emich.edu/halle/videostudio/raylucas.

Audio/Visual Services

The library offers a number of audiovisual services. The Audio/Video Viewing Room (room 115) houses video and DVD players, CD and cassette players and an LP player. Equipment for making transparencies and laminating materials are also available.

A librarian at the Information/Reference Desk or staff member in Client Services can answer questions concerning copy charges and material costs. Direct other questions to Brad Thompson, AV technician (x2154 or brad.thompson@emich.edu).

EagleOne Card/Library Card

Your EagleOne Card (EMU ID) serves as your library card. If you do not have an EagleOne Card, visit the EagleOne Card office located in the basement of McKenny Union (734.487.3176). Students must take their driver's license or state-issued ID and a copy of their class schedule with them to the office to receive an EagleOne Card.

Before retrieving items that are in the ARC or checking out materials, your EagleOne Card must be linked to the library system. Stop by the Circulation Desk for this quick procedure.

Checkout Limits

Faculty and lecturers may have 100 items checked out at a time. To view a list of the items you have currently checked out, go to the library catalog (http://portal.emich.edu/) and click on Your Info/Renewals. After entering your EMU ID number and last name, you should see a list of those items you have checked out.

Faculty have the ability to designate another person as their proxy to check out library materials. You will be able to track and verify the materials he or she checked out in your name by reviewing your own record from the library’s online catalog.

You need to fill out a Proxy Patron Application Form (available in PDF format) and send it with your designated person(s) to the library. We will be happy to make them a proxy patron for you.

The person you assign as your proxy can be a staff member, GA, or student assistant. Your proxy does need a valid university ID. When our processing is complete we will email you, not only to notify you that the proxy is ready but also as verification. Each time this person comes to the library they will have the option of checking out materials for themselves or on your behalf with their ID.

You are responsible for all materials charged out to you by your proxy. You can verify the materials charged out in your name via your personal record from the online catalog at anytime. If you notice inconsistencies within your patron record please let us know immediately.

For further information please call Brian Steimel, Materials Access Supervisor, 7-0020 x2146, bsteimel@emich.edu.

Loan Periods

Materials may have different loan periods. It is the borrower's responsibility to know the due date of the material checked out.

*If another user recalls these materials, you will be notified of the new due date.

Renewals

You may renew items up to five times. Renewals can be made online using the library catalog, by clicking where it says Your Info/Renewals and entering your EagleOne Card number and last name, and checking off those items you would like renewed. Items can also be renewed in person at the Circulation Desk. Items can be renewed beyond the fifth time, but this must be done in person. Some items cannot be renewed.

Recalls/Holds

Our recall and hold policy strives to balance the needs of the current borrower with the needs of the patron requesting the recall. The current borrower is guaranteed a loan period of 21 days for books. If an item you have borrowed is recalled by another library user, we will send you a recall notice with the new due date. A hold on an item prohibits the current borrower from renewing the material so that it will become available for the other user.

To place a hold or recall on an item, locate it in our catalog, click on the Request link near the top of the screen, and follow the directions.

Fees/Fines

The fines for overdue materials are as follows:
Books: 10 cents/day
Videos (3-day and 7-day), DVDs, CDs, and Audiocassettes: 60 cents/day
Video Reference: 60 cents/hour
Reserve Materials: 60 cents/hour

Materials may have different fine rates. It is the borrower's responsibility to know the due date of the materials checked out and the fine for returning them late.

Confidentiality

It is the policy of the Halle Library that the privacy of all users shall be respected in compliance with federal and state laws and professional standards. The library will not reveal the identities of individual users or reveal what information sources or services they consult. This policy applies to all resources regardless of their format or means of delivery as well as to all services offered by the library.