24/5 at the IUP Libraries

 Take advantage of the IUP Libraries’ extended hours!

The IUP Libraries’ extended hours means that it will remain open from 11a.m. on Sunday to 7p.m. on Friday every week of the semester. On Saturdays, the IUP Libraries are open from 11a.m. to 7p.m.

Overnight, only the first floor of the library will be open. The doors to the second and third floors are locked, the elevator is shut off, and some service desks are closed.

From 12:45a.m. to 7:45a.m., anyone in the library must swipe their I-Card at the circulation desk. This will make sure that only IUP students, faculty, and staff are using the library during these times.

                                                                                                        

After midnight hours are great for late-night study sessions and group meetings.

Make sure you take advantage of this great opportunity! This 24/5 schedule is a trial run and is only available through May 2015. The library will evaluate this schedule to determine if they should continue offering students these overnight hours. If they are used enough, the library will keep these hours!

Reasons why you should visit the library:

• Reserve Materials. Don’t have the book you need for class? If you professor put your textbook on reserve, you can access it at the library.
• Study Spaces. Comfy chairs. Study rooms. Need I say more? IUP Libraries has tons of quiet rooms, tables, and chairs. Surge protectors were added to many of the tables so you can charge your laptop while you work!
• Internet. The computer labs at the IUP Libraries give you access to the P drive, color and black and white printing, and software that you might need for your classes.
• Credible Information. Can’t find a book or article that you need at the library? You have access to online databases through the IUP Libraries, and you can rent textbooks and articles through other college libraries.
• Books. Because sometimes, the answer is not online.
• Librarians. Have a question? The librarians are there to help! Ask a librarian a question online at answers.lib.iup.edu or text them your question at (724) 401-1984. 

Don't forget to stop by the ASM office with any questions! We're here to help :)

Find it @ the Library Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate National Library Week with the Find it @ the Library Scavenger Hunt! You will have fun finding the answers, and as you do you will also become familiar with library, places, resources and services so you will know about them when you need them in the future.

1. What does the wall in front of the library patio say?

2. When you enter the library, between the doorway and the elevator there are some sofas. What color are they?

3. Right across from the sofa is a glass display case?  What is featured in it? (PS student groups can  reserve these display cases put  up educational displays)

4. There are many printers in the library that print both color and black and white printouts? How much does it cost to make a black and white print from the library computers? (Hint: Check under Library FAQs to find the answer http://www.iup.edu/page.aspx?id=103149 .)

5. How many books can an undergrad check out at one time, how many books can be checked out at a time, and what do you need to check them out? (Check out the library circulation page to find the answer http://www.iup.edu/page.aspx?id=101300  )

6. Is there a place in the library for silent study?

7. What is the library's web site address?

8. Facebook page?

9. Twitter handle?

10. Go on Twitter and tweet a photo of you or your friend doing something fun at the library to @IUPLibraries and use the hashtag #itsatIUPLibraries.   What message do you get back when you do?

11. The Library has a number of desks where services are offered. Find each of the following and ask the person working there to put their initials next to the name of the desk.

Circulation/Reserve:____________

Media Equipment: ___________

Reference: ___________

12. Look up a book on the online catalog. How do you text the call number to yourself?

Finished? Bring your answers to an ASM during office hours!