Academic Resources

The mission of the Library and Media Center is to provide all patrons with a technologically advanced, productive, quiet and pleasant library environment conducive to research and scholarship. 

The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Etimoë building with approximately 223 square meters. The ULMC has access to internet through wired and wireless networks. 

In addition to books and periodicals, the library offers access to a wide range of e-journals, e-books, educational software, and electronic databases, such as JSTOR, Hinari and Agora. The Library strives to meet the needs of patrons requesting special services to the best of its ability. With the help of the e-library, almost all requests are met. 

The Library is a major resource center, both for technical assistance and for searching for information. There is a Help Desk for printing, assistance with clerical work on Word and Excel, and advising on the use of available online databases (for example, where to search using Ebscohost, JSTOR and the Global Issues in context Gale). Workstations and a printer are available for student use from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., every working day in accordance with the IUGB calendar. 

The Library maintains a reference collection. Reference materials are convenient sources of specific information commonly used by patrons, staff assisting patrons, and staff in the performance of their other library duties, which normally do not circulate. Other Non-Circulating General Collection items are so designated in order to have these items available for patrons when needed. The decision to allow a Reference or Non-circulating item to circulate is an exception to policy. The Librarian has the authority to make such decisions and the responsibility for such decisions. Guidelines for decision-making are found in the Library Procedures Manual. 

Media are available for traditional circulation to all patron groups, within the circulation limits set for each group. Generally, media are available for inter-library loans, within limits, which depend upon the physical nature of individual items. Media circulation procedures are listed in the Library Procedures Manual. 

Providing a pleasant and productive environment for all Library patrons requires that each patron respect the Code of Conduct and refrain from the activities listed below: 

1. Violating the Library’s Food and Beverage Policy. Smoking (or using smokeless tobacco or any other prohibited substance) in the facilities. 
2. Disturbing or behaving in any manner that interferes with normal use of facilities by other patrons or staff; including, but not limited to, littering, rowdiness, noise, loitering and offensive sexual behavior. 
3. Demonstrating disrespect toward or harassing any patron or staff member. 
4. Violating any portion of the University Alcohol and Drug Policy while in the facility. 
5. Tampering with or misusing safety devices within the facility. 
6. Communicating through or using audio features and alerts on any communication devices within the facility. 
7. Failing to comply with Library policies on limitations for the use of equipment or space. 
8. Removing or attempting to remove library materials or property without checking them out or without proper authorization. 
9. Mutilating library materials in any way, including by marking, underlining, or removing pages or portions of pages; injuring or defacing Library materials or property, including furniture or equipment, in any way; tampering with or harming Library computer or computer systems. 
10. Concealing Library materials in the Library for the exclusive use of an individual or group. 
11. Being in an unauthorized area of the Library or remaining in the Library after closing or when requested to leave. 

A Patron who commits or attempts to commit offenses enumerated in the IUGB or the Library Codes of Conduct may be asked to leave the campus by the Library staff, campus security, or University administrators. S/he may be subject to the sanctions of warning, suspension, expulsion; forfeiture, prosecution, and/or making restitution as described in IUGB policies and procedures and may be accountable to both civil authorities and to the University.

Use of Library Computer Workstations: Other than machines that are dedicated to consultation of the collections’ databases and available on a first come-first served basis, all other Library computer stations are available to the patrons, with priority to students, faculty and staff members. 

Conference/Study Room Use: These rooms are available for students, faculty and staff only. They are meant to provide a space where the users can work collaboratively in an environment that tolerates normal discussion levels. The rooms need to be reserved in advance, but no permanent room assignments are allowed. 

Stored Materials Requests: Stored Library materials may be requested at the main circulation desk. Requested materials will be held for up to two days at the circulation desk. Patrons must retrieve and return stored materials to the main circulation desk. Faculty may place materials on reserve for class use. 

Textbooks: Although textbooks are an integral part of the required materials for pursuing a University education, the Library does not keep textbooks in numbers sufficient for students to borrow for their classes. However, it is Library Policy to keep one copy of currently and previously used textbooks as reference materials. 

Library Web Pages: The Library maintains web pages as a part of the IUGB website, which support its mission by providing web services that support the teaching, learning, research, service, and informational needs of the IUGB community. 

Copyright, Photocopy and Media Preproduction Policies: The owner of a copyright has the exclusive right to reproduce, modify, perform, display, or distribute the particular copyrighted work. However, written into copyright law is a “Fair Use” exception to these exclusive rights. The fair use exception permits copying under certain limited circumstances without the copyright owner’s permission and without paying royalties. The copyright policy of the University is available at the Library. It outlines those situations in which the photocopying of copyrighted materials falls within the fair use exception and is therefore permissible. A thorough reading of the policy is strongly recommended before photocopying any copyrighted materials. For more information on the University Library Media Center, you can visit the IUGB website or send an email to [email protected].