BORROWING PRIVILEGES

Students, Faculty, Staff

Any registered Ohio Wesleyan student, faculty or staff member may borrow materials from Beeghly Library, the Audio Visual Center, or either of the two branch libraries.

Community Members

Borrowing privileges for books and government publications are extended to Delaware County residents, Ohio Wesleyan University family and alumni, approved high school students in Advanced Placement classes or with a parent's permission, Friends of the Libraries, and, by reciprocal agreement, to students, faculty, and staff of designated institutions. Registration takes place at any of the circulation desks within the Ohio Wesleyan Libraries.

COLLECTION SIZE AND MISSION

The Ohio Wesleyan University Libraries consist of the L. A. Beeghly Library, the Hobson Science Library (Conrades•Wetherell Science Center), and the Kinnison Music Library (Sanborn Hall). The libraries have a collection of more than 550,000 items. Holdings include a strong rare book collection, a solid representation of nineteenth century periodicals, and print and electronic subscriptions to thousands of periodicals. Housed in Beeghly is one of the country's oldest government publications depositories. All libraries are linked by an integrated online catalog and circulation system, CONSORT.

The Ohio Wesleyan University Libraries are teaching libraries, actively supporting and promoting the curriculum, student and faculty research, and co-curricular activities.

COLLECTIONS

Archives/Special Collections

The Ohio Wesleyan University Historical Collection, Archives of Ohio United Methodism, and Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Artifacts, located on the second floor of Beeghly, contain archives and memorabilia of the university, historical records of the United Methodist Church, and rare materials. Access to these collections is provided during times when Archives/Special Collections staff are present. Interested persons are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 368-3285.

Browsing Collection

Newly released fiction and non-fiction books are housed in this collection located in the Bashford Lounge on the first floor of Beeghly Library.

Government Publications

Located on the first floor of Beeghly Library, government publications contain a wide range of information including the U.S. census and accounts of Congressional proceedings. A Web index to government publications simplifies access to print and microfiche material.

Periodicals

Newspapers and periodicals are located on the lower level of Beeghly Library and in the branch libraries. Periodical holdings are listed on CONSORT, the online catalog.

Reference

Reference collections can be found in each branch library and on the first floor of Beeghly Library. The Beeghly Reference collection contains almanacs, atlases, bibliographies, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, and other ready-reference sources providing background and factual information.

SERVICES

Audio Visual Center

The Audio Visual Center is located on the lower level of Beeghly Library. Facilities include AV-equipped classrooms, private viewing and listening rooms, and a room equipped for video conferencing. Video editing workstations are also available for special projects. The collection includes DVDs, CD-ROMs, videotapes, audiotapes, 16mm film, and audiovisual equipment. Resources are listed online in CONSORT. For additional information, call the Audio Visual Service Desk at 368-3265.

Interlibrary Loan

Books and articles from periodicals not owned by the Ohio Wesleyan University Library System can be borrowed from other libraries for students, faculty, and staff. For more information, call the Interlibrary Loan office at 368-3239 or use ILLiad online.

Library Instruction

Specialized presentations are given to help students become familiar with library resources. For more information, contact the Coordinator of Library Instruction at 368-3237.

Online Searching

More than 160 databases are searchable from any on campus location. Students, faculty and staff can search almost all of these databases off campus by authenticating with their names and library bar code numbers. The online catalog, CONSORT, can also be searched.  For more information, contact the Beeghly Reference Desk at 368-3242.

Wireless

Those with campus e-mail accounts can use wireless in Beeghly Library and the Hobson Science Library.

Reference Services

Librarians will assist in identification, location and use of materials, suggest appropriate resources, help with research problems and answer questions. The Beeghly Reference Desk can be reached at 368-3242, or e-mail through the ASK-A-LIBRARIAN service.

Suggestions and Concerns

Library patrons are encouraged to voice their concerns and offer suggestions, and should do so first by contacting the department head of the particular area of the library involved. Forms are located in all Ohio Wesleyan University libraries.  Responses are posted where they are turned in.

FACILITIES USE POLICIES

Beeghly Library has two rooms appropriate for small groups of 6 to 10 and one larger room, the Bayley Room, for lectures and larger meetings. For more information, call the Public Services Office at 368-3235.

Smoking and use of tobacco are not permitted in the libraries.

PUBLIC CONVENIENCES

Copiers

Print copiers and microform reader/printers are located on the first floor and the lower level of Beeghly. Print copiers are available in branch libraries.   University identification cards can be programmed for use with library copiers.   Visit the Cashier's Office to activate this service.

Lost and Found

Personal items lost in the libraries and subsequently found by members of the staff or other persons are held at the circulation desks.

All Night Study in Beeghly

Students have access to an all night study in Beeghly (the Internet Cafe) when Beeghly is closed. Computer workstations and a printer are available. A closed circuit television records activities in this room.

A Campus Phone is located in the entry of Beeghly Library.
A Handicap Ramp is available at the front entrance of Beeghly Library.

Public Safety can be reached by security phones on the second and third floors of Beeghly Library. Restrooms are located on the lower level and on the second floor of Beeghly Library and in all buildings that contain branches.

LOAN PERIODS AND FINES

* Only Ohio Wesleyan University faculty, staff and students may check out these items.
** Items must be returned to the library where borrowed.

Fines:

To insure maximum access to all materials, fines and fees are charged for overdue, lost, and damaged materials. Charges for lost or damaged materials include the actual cost or the average replacement cost for the type of item concerned, plus a $25 processing fee.

Overdues:

As a courtesy to borrowers, the library sends notices for overdue books. Regardless of whether or not an overdue notice is received, it is the borrower's responsibility to return materials on time or to pay the fines.

Recalls:

Materials needed by an Ohio Wesleyan University patron can be recalled from the person using it at any time, even before the due date. This service is available at any circulation desk.

Holds:

Materials currently checked out to another patron can have a hold placed on them by any Ohio Wesleyan University patron. When the item is returned, the patron who placed the hold is notified that the item is now available. This service is available at any circulation desk. Holds can be placed online.

Renewals:

Allowed a limited number of times on most materials (except Interlibrary Loan, Browsing Collection items and Reserves) and can be done online by using View Your Own Record on CONSORT or requested by phone at 368-3225, for audiovisual material at 368-3265.

Reserves:

A listing of materials on reserve is available on CONSORT.

LIBRARY STUDENT EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Ohio Wesleyan University Libraries & Information Services (LIS) offer many employment and learning opportunities. We are the largest student employer on campus. Each year we hire approximately fifity new students, for a total of over 100 students!

Student assistants are vital to the general operation of the Ohio Wesleyan LIS department. Student assistants supplement the work of the LIS staff, providing them time to work on other projects. Our student assistants perform essential tasks as well as enable us to satisfy the demand for long hours of operation.

Ohio Wesleyan LIS offer our student assistants flexible work hours to fit around their class/study schedules. Students who work here learn to use the library more effectively in their own studies. They gain valuable experience working with fellow students, faculty and staff, as well as the general public.

Students who receive a work-study grant as part of their financial aid package may be interested in applying for employment with us. For additional information please contact Diane Manns, Student Personnel Coordinator, phone: (740) 368-3264.

DONATING YOUR BOOKS TO OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

A Guide for Prospective Donors

The gifts of alumni, faculty, and friends of Ohio Wesleyan University Libraries have strengthened and enriched the collection of more than 550,000 volumes which supports the study and research of the Ohio Wesleyan community.

The Ohio Wesleyan University Library System is pleased to accept gifts of books, other library materials, or money to support its programs. The Library's ability to accept gifts is limited by the constraints of space, security, and the costs of processing, cataloging, and preserving these gift materials.

Donors should be aware that all gifts are accepted with the understanding that, upon receipt, the Library becomes the owner of the material and reserves the right to determine retention, location in the library, cataloging treatment, and possible exchange or sale of duplicates or materials in poor condition.

Before accepting a proposed gift, the Collection Development Coordinator will consider whether the gift satisfies a current or expected curriculum demand, is essential for overall collection development, enhances an extant special collection, or possesses definite research potential which will encourage independent study projects or use by visiting scholars. Faculty, librarians, and other subject experts will be consulted as necessary.

Appraisal for income tax purposes of a gift to the Library is the responsibility of the donor and is governed by the Tax Reform Act of 1984. To protect both donors and itself, the Library, as an interested party, must not appraise such gifts. The Library may assist by suggesting sources of information for evaluation purposes and names of experienced independent appraisers who might be considered by the donor.

In the case of gifts too small to warrant appraisal costs, the Library can suggest reference books to help determine the value of the gift. A donor may wish to discuss a prospective donation with an accountant or attorney. IRS Publication 561 Determining the Value of Donated Property and Publication 526 Charitable Contributions may be helpful to the donor and can be consulted at the Library.

Appropriate acknowledgment of all gifts is made by the Library and will include a count of the items, but not an appraisal. Donated books, like those purchased on gift, memorial or endowed funds are identified by the Library's gift bookplate in each volume added to the collection. To identify large collections, a special bookplate may be designed.

The Ohio Wesleyan University Library System may also receive tax-deductible gifts, donations, endowments, bequests and trusts arranged through the Development Office. Gifts of money may be designated for a particular subject area, as a memorial, or for other purposes such as purchase of equipment or furnishings. Endowed funds can be established with gifts of $10,000 or more.

Questions on gifts of books to Ohio Wesleyan University Libraries may be directed to:

Xudong Jin, Associate Director & Head of Technical Services.
Ohio Wesleyan University Libraries
43 Rowland Avenue
Delaware, OH 43015
Telephone: (740) 368-3250 or 368-3247

Clinton K. Baugess
Government Documents & Technical Services Assistant
Libraries and Information Services
L.A. Beeghly Library
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
740-368-3232