Information and Services for Faculty

General Information

Textbooks
Obtain a desk copy from the publisher. Library copies of textbooks are placed on reserve and are for in-library use only.

Reserve Books
Complete a "Reserve Items" form.
A new form must be filled out every term. Complete a separate form for each class and include the library call number.  If you can submit this form to the library before the term starts, we can have the books reserved by week one of the quarter.

Check-out Periods for Faculty
Faculty must present an Art Institute ID to check materials out of the library.

• Books, CD-ROMs - Four weeks

• DVDs & VHS Tapes - One week

• Reserve Books – Overnight

Overdue Fines
Faculty members are not charged overdue fines, but they are charged replacement fees for lost or damaged items.

Renewals
A book may be renewed as long as no one else has requested it. You do not need to bring the book in, and you may renew by telephone. Call (503) 382-4796

Copying and Printing Charges
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted material; the person who makes the copies is liable for any infringement.

Copies are .10 each for 8.5 x 11 B&W, .20 each for 11 x 17 B&W, and .50 each for Color

Typewriter
There is one typewriter available for use in the library. Word processing is not available on the library's computers.

Library Instruction, Scheduling Library Classroom, Book Requests

Reference and Research Assistance
We are happy to provide library instruction for your classes. We offer library tours, database presentations, and information literacy workshops. Workshops can take place in your classroom, at the library, or in computer labs where students can get hands-on experience using databases and other research resources. Those of you who have students who will be heavy users of Getty Images will receive an email next week regarding orientation sessions for this service.
Please contact Tricia Juettemeyer  to schedule a presentation or to receive further information.

Class & Group Use
Classes and groups using the library should be respectful of other students studying in the library.Please contact the librarian to schedule a class in the library classroom.

Faculty / Staff Book Club
The library manages a faculty/staff book club, which meets on a bi-monthly basis to discuss titles selected and voted on by book club members. The first selection for 2009 is Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell. We will meet in the library classroom Tuesday, Februrary 3rd at 11:45 to discuss this book. If you would like to be added to the book club list, please email Tricia.

Suggestions for Purchase
We rely on you for suggestions of books and magazines you feel would be useful additions to the library. Please give us your suggestions and subject bibliographies, please use the book request form (print version).  You may also email suggestions via the pdf email request form. 

Please  note:

Food and Drink
No eating or drinking is allowed in the Library. 

Noise Level
Please try not to disturb those who are studying. A certain amount of low volume conferring is permissible if it is relevant to study and not distracting to others. 

Personal sound devices may be used, but must not be audible within two feet of another person.
Please silence your cell phone before entering the library.  Phone conversations must be taken out of the library.