BORROWING LIBRARY MATERIAL
Books and other materials may be borrowed and returned at the Check-Out
desk on the main floor of the library. To ensure their availability, reference
books, magazines and journals do not leave the library. Barcodes attached
to valid ID cards allow you to borrow library materials for a loan period of three
weeks (the faculty loan period is the semester). If the materials
are not overdue, and they have not been requested by another patron, they may
be renewed in person or over the phone.
JOURNALS / MAGAZINES
The library subscribes to over 1600 journals and periodicals, nearly 800 are
in paper format. Current journals and magazines are located on the main floor
to the right of the main entrance. Virtually all of our current print journals
and magazines are searchable in PhilaFIND, the library's online catalog. In
addition, through library databases and e-journal collections an additional
8,000 full-text electronic publication can be accessed. To search for titles
available, consult JournalList - our A-Z list of
electronic publications.
RESERVE COLLECTION
Faculty frequently place books and articles on reserve for student use. These
materials are listed on the library catalog and can be signed out for use
within the library at the Check-Out desk. Many instructors also make reserve
readings electronically available on ERes. Audio
visual materials, such as videos, DVDs, and audio tapes are also placed on
reserve with the main reserve collection (not in Media Services). The reserve
collection is found at the library's circulation desk.
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Students and faculty may request books and journal/magazine articles that the Gutman Library does not own
from other libraries. This service is free and is made possible by reciprocal
agreements with neighboring libraries. Please allow 7-10 working days for
requests. Use EZ-Borrow to directly request a book from another library. For more information, see our ILL
information page.
PHOTOCOPIES and COMPUTER
PRINTING
Photocopy machines are available in the copy room on the main floor of the
library. Two black and white copiers are located on the first floor and are
equipped with $1.00 and $5.00 bill changers. B&W copies are $.10 when a a
campus (ID) debit card is used. Copies paid for with coin or bill are $.15
each. An additional copier is located on the lower level. All copiers make
11x17 copiers but they are double the price of 8x11 copies. A self-service
color copier is located on the main level in copier room. Color copies cost
$.99 each.
All public computer workstations and
library-owned laptops print to one of two main network printers. There is a
printer on the main level and a printer on the lower level. Students may
direct their print output to either of these B&W printers. Prints are
deducted automatically from student quotas. There is a color laser printer
on the lower level of the library. The cost of color prints is $.50 per
print.
LAB
WORKSTATIONS
Computer workstations similar to those found in the Search Hall Labs will be
found on all levels of Gutman Library. All Gutman Library computers contain a full suite of Microsoft software, as well as
network access. Laptops may be borrowed at the circulation desk.
GROUP STUDY ROOMS
The library has seven group study rooms that accommodate two to six people.
These rooms are equipped with table and chairs, power outlets and blackboards.
Room 101 has a 42" flat panel monitor that is laptop ready. Students who need a private place for study and discussion may
request a key at the Check-Out desk. These rooms are available on a first
come, first served basis and a current ID card is required. There is a four
hour time limit on all study rooms.
MICROFORMS
Many library materials, such as newspapers, magazines, college catalogs are
kept on microfilm or microfiche. Most microforms are located on the ground
floor of the library in the Media Services area.
Coin operated reader-printers for both formats are available for student and
faculty use. The library's newest microform reader makes it possible to both
e-mail and computer print any microform image.
SCANNING SERVICE
Multiple scanners are found throughout the
library on every building level. Students
are able to scan photographs from magazines and texts, and students can save canned images
directory to one's home directory.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Smoking, food and beverages are not permitted in the Gutman Library. Please
help us maintain a clean and pleasant environment by following these
guidelines.
