Guide to   Curry Library

Welcome to Charles F. Curry Library   Curry Library supports the needs of faculty and students in their search for information. We are here to answer questions and to assist you in making the Library an important part of your intellectual life. William Jewell College is a member of MOBIUS and the Kansas City Metropolitan Library and Information Network. MOBIUS provides an on-line catalog of Curry Library, as well as 60+ academic libraries in Missouri. These organizations provide access and resource sharing to all participating member institutions. Along with the general support collections, we also have a number of specialized resources. These include College Archives (Jewelliana), Western Americana (Missouri and Settle), Federal Documents, Curriculum Materials, and several special collections. We hope this guide and the resources it introduces are useful to you. The William Jewell College Library Staff

William Jewell College   Curry Library 500 College Hill Liberty, MO 64068-1896     Curry Library Hours Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.   Reference Assistance Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tues, Thur 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.   Special hours are observed between semesters, on holidays, and during the summer. Schedule changes will be posted at the library entrance.

Locations   How is the Library arranged? First floor contains the Circulation Desk, reserve materials, Reference Collection and Reference Office, selected Federal Documents, periodical titles for the past ten years, current and back issues of all newspapers, microfilm and reader/printers, and photocopy machines. Twelve on-line public access computers are available for your use.   Second floor contains the main book collection, the Curriculum Library, a children's collection, and several large group study rooms.   Intermediate floor contains the Campus Computer Center, Partee Center for Baptist Historical Studies, special collections and College Archives, and closed stacks for back issue storage.     How can I locate a book or videotape ?  You can find any library item, from audio-visuals to books to government documents, by searching for author, title, subject, or keyword on one of our on-line catalogs. If you need help, please ask a librarian for assistance.

Circulation   How do I check out library materials?   Your current William Jewell ID is required to check out library materials. Present your ID, along with the materials you wish to check out, at the circulation counter. Evening students may obtain library cards at the circulation desk with proper verification.   Remember, you are responsible for all material checked out with your ID. When do I need to return library materials I have checked out? Library materials are loaned for 21 days. Renewals are for an additional 21 days, provided there are no holds on the titles. One renewal can be made on-line. Ask at the circulation desk for instructions. All loans are subject to recall after the first loan period if needed by another user or for class reserve. Will I be charged for library materials that are overdue or lost? Yes, you will be charged $4.00 per title on overdue library materials if they are not returned before we send our second notice. A $10.00 processing fee plus current replacement cost is charged for lost materials.

Reserve   Is there a list of materials on reserve? A listing of all materials on reserve, arranged by department and course, is kept in notebooks on the circulation counter. You may also look up reserve materials in the on-line catalog under Course Reserves. How do I ask for reserve materials? Locate the item you want in the reserve notebooks, then present your WJC ID to the desk attendant. How long may I keep reserve materials? Loan periods depend on instructions from the professor. Current loan periods are: 1) library use only 4 hours; 2) overnight; 3) three day; and 4) seven day. What are the overdue charges for late return of reserve? Reserve materials returned late are fined at the rate of $5.00 per item.   Reference Services   Where can I get information or assistance? A Reference Librarian is available to answer questions concerning location and use of the library's resources.   Where do I find magazine articles on a specific subject topic? The best approach is to use an index. The library subscribes to many specialized indexes. Current indexes may be found near the Reference Librarian's office on the first floor. Newspaper indexes are across from the Circulation Desk. Many indexes are in printed form.

Does the library have government documents? The library is a partial depository for Federal Documents. Selected documents are shelved by separate numbering systems on the first floor. Records for some of the documents are included in the on-line catalog. If you wish to make a thorough search of government documents, ask for assistance from the Reference Librarian.   Do you have computerized indexes for magazines and newspapers? Yes, the library has several computerized indexes. You can search and print citations and full text from these indexes covering magazines, government documents, and newspapers. Our Reference Librarian or circulation staff can give you more information.

Special Services   What if Curry Library does not have a book or article I need? Curry Library is a member of MOBIUS. The library can borrow books not in MOBIUS and photocopies of magazine articles for you. You may directly request materials found in the MOBIUS catalog. Ask a librarian for instructions. Most requests are filled by our regional library network. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery of interlibrary loan materials. Students may borrow directly from area libraries using a courtesy card. For a list of participating libraries and card issuance, contact the Reference Librarian or Circulation Librarian. Do you have a popular reading section? Selected new books are located on display shelving in the Greene Reading Room. Where can I make copies of library materials? Photocopiers and microform copy machines are located on the first floor. Copies are 10¢ each. Change is available at the circulation desk, or a $5.00 Copicard (100 copies) may be bought for photocopying use. Where can I listen to a CD or view a videotape? The majority of our audiovisual collection is kept at the main circulation desk. Listening and viewing stations are available for reviewing slides, filmstrips, and videotapes or listening to cassettes, CDs or sound recordings.