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What are the operating hours for the physical library?

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What are the operating hours for the Archives and Special Collections?

• You may always come upstairs and knock on the door (room 303) during library hours.  However, visits to the archives (especially for research) can only be guaranteed with an appointment.  Faculty may feel free to schedule a meeting with an entire class, as the archives can comfortably seat 10-12 students.  Contact Dr. Groskopf to schedule a visit.

Is the library handicapped accessible?

• Yes.  We have a ramp to reach the main door, and there are buttons both inside and outside which cause the doors to open automatically.
• The building is equipped with an elevator, however it is currently out of service.  Librarians will be happy to retrieve materials for patrons who need assistance.

How do I access digital materials from off campus / outside the library?

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How do I find materials?

• For tips on searching our catalog, click here

I found the call number for a physical item. How do I know where it is shelved?

• Books with call numbers which begin with anything from A to L are on the upper floor in the stacks.
• Books with call numbers which begin with anything from M to Z are on the lower floor in the stacks.
• Items marked "Juv" are shelved in the juvenile and children's books section, located on the upper floor.
• Items marked "REF" are located in either the upstairs or downstairs reference section, see the online floor maps for details.
• Items marked "Archives" are upstairs in room 303, though an appointment with the archivist is required to view them.
• Popular press periodicals and movies are on the racks in the center of the main floor.

I need a book or article that Blount Library doesn't own.  Can you get it for me?

• Depending on the material, we probably can.  We borrow from and loan to other libraries via a system called Interlibrary Loan.  Click here for advice on how to file an ILL request.