Library Services
Smiley Memorial Library offers a variety of services for students,
faculty, and staff.
These services include:
Reference Services
Our Reference staff is available to assist patrons with all their
information needs. For assistance, inquire at the circulation
desk near the library entrance, or
email us with your questions. Do not hesitate to ask the
staff if you have questions regarding library services or other
information needs.
Information Literacy and Instruction
Information literacy means much more than just
knowing how to read a book or operate a computer. The Smiley
Memorial Library Information Literacy Program integrates library
instruction into many courses here at CMU. A library tour or
specialized instruction session can be beneficial in improving
library skills and overall achievement in academics. Some
information literacy resources can also be found under
Classroom Resources.
Juvenile Literature and Curriculum Collection
The juvenile literature and curriculum collection
are located on the third floor of the library. This collection
contains children's books, from early childhood to young adult, as
well as curriculum aids, workbooks, and manipulatives.
Digital Cameras
Two digital cameras are available
for checkout to students, faculty and staff. These cameras may be
checked out at the front desk of the library with a photo id.
Checkout
Period: 24 hours Fines: $15.00 per day
Not available after 8:00 pm
Laptop Computers
Two wireless laptops are available
for checkout to students, faculty and staff. Come to the circulation
desk located near the library entrance to inquire about
availability. The patron must present a driver's license or other
government issued photo id that will be kept for the duration of the
checkout period.
Checkout Period: 2 hours,
In library use only Fines:
$2.00 per hour Not available after 8:00 pm
Coffee Bar
Located near the entrance of the
library in the Head Family Room, our coffee bar offers patrons fresh
brewed coffee, hot chocolate, spiced cider, herbal tea and flavored
tea.
All Refreshments: $.50
Smiley Library Mug: $2 Mug
comes with a free cup of coffee
Computers and other Equipment
Located on every floor of the
library are PC's equipped with Microsoft Office 2003 as well as
networked printers. Two wireless laptops and two digital cameras are
available for checkout. Other equipment available for patron use are
headphones, CD players, record player and TV/VCR (inquire at the
circulation desk).
Practice Test Service
Smiley Memorial
Library is pleased to offer its patrons
LearningExpressLibrary.com,
a practice test service. Learning Express provides immediate
scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized
analysis of your results all free of charge when accessed through
our website.
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