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Borrow, Renew, & Request
Library Circulation
Circulation and Reserve services are available at the 1st floor main desk. The desk is staffed during business hours. Some FAQs about our services:
- Borrowing and returning Library materials Policies and requirements on borrowing books, course reserves, and laptop computers
- Additional services & its cost additional services such as Faxing, Laminating, and Transparencies
- Fines for overdue/lost Library materials including books, laptops, and course reserves
- Requesting reserves (For Faculty) For Faculty Only - Explains the library's reserve policy and provides a link to request an item be put on reserve for students.
Interlibrary Loan
Through cooperative agreements with other libraries, resources across the nation are available to eligible Bloomsburg University users. At Andruss Library, Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery are available to faculty, staff, and students when materials they need are not in our collection or are not available online.
Be sure to check BU Books & More, online catalog, (for books) or Publication Finder (for articles) before requesting an interlibrary loan, to make sure the Library does not already have the item. If unsure, ask a librarian for assistance.
- Interlibrary Loan This service provide books and journal articles that are not available in Andruss Library’s collections.
- Document Delivery This service supplies users with copies of articles and book chapters from materials Andruss Library owns in print or on microform.
Request Materials
Use the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania login, shown here.
- Book Purchase Request Community members can recommend the purchase of books, videos, or other materials by Library. Check the Library catalog first to make sure the Library doesn't own the item. Use the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania login on Right.
- Book Hold Requests You can place a hold on a currently charged-out book, and we will hold it for you at the circulation desk when the book is returned.
- Book Recalls Material that has been in circulation for more than 30 days is also subject to recall upon request. Recalls must be placed by Access Services staff at the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor.
Printing, Copying & More
Printing, Copying, Faxing, Laminating, & Making Transparencies
Priting
- Students are given a credit of $20.00 each semester for black and white printing, up to 500 pages. More information here.
- Black and white printing is available from all library computers except from the catalog-only computers across from the elevators.
- Computers are networked to print to any floor. To release your print job, use your BU ID at the printer reader. If you do not have your BU ID or you have a PA Resident Borrower card, then use the printers on the 2nd and 3rd floors that have a monitor and keyboard attached; type in your user name/password to release your print job.
- Color printing is available at the 3 computers located on 1st floor near Microform area, which are linked to the nearby color laser printers. Copies are $.25 each.
- To print from your laptop using the wireless network, follow the directions found here.
Copying
- Copies are $.10 a page. There are 3 black and white photocopier machines distributed on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors. These copiers operate on Husky Gold. Add money online to your BU ID card.
- As an alternative to photocopying, you may scan documents using the scanners near the color printers and print them using your printing allotment.
- Ask at the Circulation Desk to have color copies and transparencies made or for help with scanning. (color copying $0.50/page)
Faxing
- Sending- $1.00/page
- Receiving- $1.00/1st page + $0.25 for additional pages
Laminating - $1.00/page
Making transparencies
- B&W- $0.50/page
- Colored- $1.50/page
Research & Instructional Services
Research & Instructional Services
The Library has six librarians with different subject backgrounds, who assist students, faculty, staff & community members in all stages in their research activities. During the academic semester, their services include:
- Research Assistance (drop in)Students and faculty can drop in to consult with a librarian when classes are in session. (Click here to view the schedule). Ask at 1st floor desk for librarian on duty or use an Ask now chat button.
- Research Assistance (by appointment)Students and faculty can schedule a research appointment with a librarian. Use this page to find your librarian by subject. Not sure who to contact? Use this form
- Information Literacy InstructionLibrarians provide tailored information literacy course instruction related to specific course assignments. To contact a librarian by subject area visit this page. If not sure who to contact, use this form.
In addition, you can chat with a librarian or staff person when the library is open by using the Ask Us icon or the many Ask Now buttons on the website.
- Ask Us search our FAQs, tutorials, or leave a question after hours
Academic Technology
Academic Technology
The Library provides technology resources and tools for BU students and our community resources for learning and research purposes. For more information on the services we provide, please consult the links below:
- Instructional Media Design Center The IMDC is located in Room 206 of Andruss Library. This is where students can get help with their Clickers. To find, go into the Stained Glass window room, and turn left to see our sign. Several student workers are available Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so just stop in! If you would prefer to schedule a time in advance, please call the Center at x2888 or email bolthelp@bloomu.edu to set up a time.
- Printer Paper Use Policy Information on printing charges; cost for printing per semester & disputing charges
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WALES (Writing Center)
WALES (Writing Center)
The Bloomsburg University WALES, Writing and Literacy Engagement Studio (also formerly known as Writing Center) has a Satellite location in Andruss Library, 1st floor.
Hours for Andruss Library Satellite location:
Sun-Thurs: 7pm - 9pm
Closed Fri & Sat and when classes are not in session
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