Library Services for Faculty

How do I schedule library instruction for my classes?

For on-campus instruction, contact Tim Balch at 696-2335.
To discuss how you can infuse information literacy initiatives in your course and department, contact Jennifer Sias, Information Literacy Librarian, at 696-6577.
For instruction in Government Documents, contact Dr. Majed Khader, Government Documents Librarian, at 696-3121.
For MUGC classes, contact Lynne Edington, Graduate College Librarian, at 746-8902.
Request Help Creating Library Assignments: contact Tim Balch at 696-2335.

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Whom can I contact to learn about library resources in my discipline?

The Marshall University Libraries have a Library Partners program that teams a librarian with each academic department. This librarian serves as a subject specialist for that area, makes recommendations for purchase, and provides library instruction for courses. Library Partners directory list.

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How can I order a book for the library's collection?

Some departments have allowed individual faculty to submit orders themselves while other departments prefer all requests to go through the liaison.
You may submit requests for purchase based on your campus: Huntington Campus | MUGC campus
If you have questions about library order requests contact Christine Lewis, 696-4356.

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Where can I put items on reserve for my students?

The Circulation Department creates and maintains paper reserves.
You may put readings, personal copies of books and videos on reserve and pull books and videos from our collection to be put on reserve. We offer various periods from two hours to two weeks.
For reserves online, see e-Reserves. If you have any questions don't hesitate to call Dr. Donna Spindel, Online Coordinator at x2717.

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What are the library privileges for Faculty?

Book Checkout for Full-time Faculty: entire academic year. Part-time Faculty: entire semester.
Video Checkout: 3 days, but Faculty can request longer checkout times. There is a 6 title limit.
Journals
- Only Bound Journals circulate (to faculty only)
- Checkout period is one day - due by 10:30 pm on day following checkout
- No renewals
- Fines are $1 per day

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How can I find books located in the MU Libraries?

Search the library catalog.

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How can I find out if MU Libraries subscribe to a particular periodical?

Search Journals Search.

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How can I see what online indexes or databases are available through Marshall University Libraries?

You can see the entire list of online indexes or databases by selecting the Articles tab at the top of all library web pages or by going directly to Articles Databases.

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How do I get materials not owned by MU libraries?

If you need a book we do not own, use the EZ Borrow tab at the top of all library web pages.
If you cannot find the book you need via EZ Borrow, use IDS/Interlibrary Loan. IDS (Information Delivery Services) Express is our Interlibrary Loan service. Also use IDS to request articles from journals not available at MU Libraries. IDS Express provides a web-based interface and allows you to submit interlibrary loan requests, track the status of your requests, and get articles/book chapters electronically at any time and any where.
For articles needed quickly, faculty may use the Rush Document Delivery. The cost is $2 per article for the first 10 requests in a semester. After 10 requests the cost is $10 per article.

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Can I get an article electronically that MU Libraries own?

Yes! Use MU Document Express to request an article owned by Marshall University Libraries for electronic delivery. The charge is $2 per article.

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How do I get table of contents alert service?

Go to the New Issue Alerts Service - IngentaConnect page.
You may create a list of up to 50 journal titles attached to your profile, and when the next issue of any of those titles enters into the UnCover database, the table of contents will automatically be e-mailed to you.
You may create up to 25 keyword or author searches that will be run weekly against new tables of contents of journals. Citations matching your search terms will be emailed to you.

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What username and password are required for library database access off campus?

Username: MUID (e.g. 912345678)
Password: birthday in MMDD format (for example, if birthday is July 4, then password is 0704)
If you encounter any problems, visit the Ask A Librarian service or e-mail library@marshall.edu
You also may use Ask A Librarian to ask reference questions!

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Whom do I contact if I need a DIALOG search?

Electronic Services Librarian Ron Titus performs DIALOG searches. Contact him by calling 696-6575 or visit the DIALOG page.

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In addition to the Drinko Library, what other libraries provide services?

Morrow Stacks - Contains two-thirds of the campus book collection in open stacks. Additionally, periodical titles in paper preceding 1996 are located here as well as titles for which we no longer have subscriptions. Circulation policies in the Morrow Stacks are the same as Drinko - yes, you can check out their books with a valid MUID. Please check their hours, though, because the Morrow Library is not open the same hours as Drinko.
Government Documents - As the second largest depository for federal government documents in the state, this department in the Morrow Library houses a significant amount of materials published and distributed by the federal government.
Special Collections and University Archives - Located within the Morrow Library, Special Collections contains the West Virginia Collection, University Archives, manuscripts, rare books, the Rosanna A. Blake Library and the Dr. Charles Hoffman Library. As with the Morrow Stacks and Government Documents, please check their hours before visiting.
Graduate College Library - The MUGC Library serves Marshall University Graduate College students, faculty, staff and often students from other Marshall University campuses. Located in South Charleston, the Graduate College Library is open to the public. Offering complete access to Marshall University Libraries' resources, the Graduate College Library is a popular site for those who need computer and Internet access.
Music Library - Located in Smith Music Hall, the Music Library is the primary source for music and music literature in the Marshall University Libraries. It provides resources and information services to support the University's programs in music and music education, as well as serving music reference and research needs for the University and local community.
Health Science Library - Located in Cabell-Huntington Hospital, the Health Sciences Library's primary mission is serving the informational needs of the students, faculty, and staff at Marshall University and the Cabell-Huntington Hospital. The Library, which is open to the public, also plays an important role in providing information services to hospitals and healthcare professionals in the Huntington and the Tri-State area.

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What other services are available to Faculty?

Library Partners Program: Librarians & Faculty Working Together
Request a DIALOG database search
Ask A Librarian
Copyright @ Marshall
Turnitin: plagiarism prevention software
Community of Science funding opportunities

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Library Partners

Marshall University Libraries' Partners Program was created to establish formal, ongoing relationships between the library and Marshall University departments, schools and programs. The goal of the program is to foster dialogue between the library and academic programs it supports. This dialogue will enhance the Library's understanding of user needs, promote integration of information literacy into the curricula, and support collection development activities of departmental library liaisons.

Last Modified 8/3/06 by jns & fc

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