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We will serve the information needs of the SUNY Cobleskill campus and community by providing relevant information sources, guiding and challenging intellectual growth, and teaching research skills for life.
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Van Wagenen Library Program Review - 2005-2006
Collection Development Policy
Appeals Policy
The Library, the
Center for Academic Support and
Excellence and the Writing
Center in Van Wagenen Hall provide an environment
which revolves around the learning needs of students. The Library seats over 550 patrons. It contains study and conference rooms,
a multimedia room, computer stations and plenty of space for students to relax and enjoy books
and magazines.
A multimedia classroom is available for large or small group instruction involving
use of television, films or multimedia. The
many computer workstations throughout the building provide access to the Internet and other electronic
research tools.
The materials collections includes both print and non-print material. At
present, the Library owns over 77,000 books and 5,400 audiovisual materials. The Library currently subscribes
to 250 periodicals. Many additional magazines are available through
full-text databases. Materials can be located using the
library catalog or browse the print
and electronic journal lists.
The library catalog is computerized and networked to other SUNY libraries
enabling students to directly locate resources in multiple libraries. Students
may borrow materials through the computerized circulation system and access reserve materials. Materials
not owned by the Library can be quickly obtained for students through
interlibrary loan. Students can also borrow
materials at other SUNY campuses using the SUNY Union Catalog and from libraries in the
Capital District Library Council.
Personal reference assistance is an important part of the Library's resources.
Reference Librarians are available to answer questions and help students locate
materials. The librarians offer instructional support services to assist
students and faculty to learn important information skills. Recognizing the importance of the Internet as an information source, the
Library has computer workstations in the Reference area that provide direct
student access via the World Wide Web (WWW). The Library also maintains an
extensive series of Web pages to provide easy access to subscription databases,
links to subject-specific Internet sites, subject periodical lists, information guides, handouts and
much more.
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