EMMANUEL COLLEGE LIBRARY

WALKI:NG

This tour:

- takes only 15 minutes

- tells you everything you need to know about the organization of the EC library

- highlights important research tools

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CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just taken the first step toward learning more about a remarkable resource - the library. We on the Emmanuel College Library staff welcome you to the library. We will be glad to answer any questions you might have in the course of the walk­ing tour.

f AS YOU WALK IN THE FRONT DOOR AND UP THE STAIRS, DIRECTL YIN FRONT OF YOU IS THE CIRCULATION DESK. A T THIS DESK YOU MA Y:

- Check out books with your Emmanuel 1.0. Books are loaned for three weeks and may be renewed for two addition­al three week periods, unless another borrower has requested them. Students from Simmons, Boston State, Mass. College of Art, Wheelock, Suffolk, Wentworth, Emerson and Hebrew College are welcome to borrow books from Emmanuel.

- Sign out reserve materials for use in the library. Reserve ma­terials may be signed out at the Circulation Desk for two. hour periods for use in the library. The Circulation Librarian will be happy to answer any questions concerning circulation and reserve materials.

- Get change for a dollar for the Xerox machine.

- Sharpen your pencil. A sharpener is located on the right side of the desk.

TO THE LEFT OF THE ClRCULA nON DESK IS LOCATED:

- Xerox Machine. Copies are .10 each.

- The Library Director's Office. Sr. Maura Meade, S. N. D. is the present director of the Emmanuel College Library. Sr. Maura is interested in your questions and suggestions concerning the library, and invites you to share them with her.

BEHIND THE ClRCULA nON DESK IS LOCATED:

- The Cataloguing Department. This department, staffed by a cataloguer and cataloguing assistant, is responsible for the cataloguing and processing of books and other materials.

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IN THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER OF FOYER ARE LOCA TED:

- Men's and Women's Lavatories.

IN THE MAIN FOYER YOU WILL ALSO FIND:

- Recent Book Purchases and Books of Topical Interest, e.g. women's issues, preventive medicine.

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OPEN THE DOUBLE SET GLASS DOORS TO THE LEFT OF THE MAIN FOYER AND WALK THROUGH TO THE READ­ING ROOM. TO THE RIGHT OF THE GLASS DOORS ARE LOCATED:

- Card Catalog. The catalog is the primary means for gaining access to information in the library. The EC catalog is divided into two sections: Author-Title and Subject. The Author­Title section is closest to the glass doors. The Subject section is nearest the windows.

- Reference Desk. All students and faculty are encouraged to make use of the reference services which EC provides. The job of the reference librarian is to get you and the inform­ation you need , togeth er. The following are examples of questions which were answer­ed at the reference desk: 1) I need the address of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and

information on Indian agencies. 2) Where can I find information on financial aid for wo­

men doctoral students? 3) Where can I find information on the author of Cyrano

de Bergerac? 4) I need information on phonetics and learning centers. 5) Where can I find information on the Arts and Crafts

Movement in 19th c. England?

BETWEEN THE AUTHOR-TITLE CATALOG AND SUBJECT CA TALOG IS A LOW WOODEN CABINET WHICH IS THE PAMPH LET FILE. PLEASE OPEN.

- The Pamplet File is a collection of non-book materials on a wide variety of topics from Africa to Yoga. A complete list of the subjects in the me is kept on top of the cabinet. Student honor papers are also kept in the me.

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TO THE LEFT OF THE PAMPHLET FILE ARE LOCATED . TWO TALL TABLES. TABLE I CONTAINS:

- Books in Print - 1977 editiorr available upon request from the Acquistions Librarian.

- Library Pathfinders - Pathfinders are single sheet guides to library resources on specific topics in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science and Technology. They are intended to save you time and effort in gathering materials for theses or term papers. All titles are listed in the Subject Catalog.

- Bicentennial American Issues Forum is a collection of per­tinent historical readings on American history.

TABLE /I CONTAINS:

- Social Issues Resources Series - Each SIRS binder concen­trates on a different social issue and contains the major per­iodical articles written on that topic , reprinted in their en­tirety. Some issues covered are: Pollution, Work, Drugs, and Mental Health.

NOW MAKE AN ABOUT FACE A WA Y FROM THE WINDOWS AND YOU WILL BE FACING THE REFERENCE COLLEC­TION.

The Reference Collection comprises the first 13 stacks and consists of books which are consulted (more frequently than others) for certain kinds of information. Books that are lo­cated in the reference collection have an " R" over the call number on the catalog card. for example : R

031 K47

- Encyclopedias are located in the aisle directly across from the reference desk.

WALKING A WA Y FROM THE GLASS DOORS, DOWN THE SIDE OF THE REFERENCE COLLECTION, YOU WILL PASS:

- Dictionary Stand.

- National Geographic Globe.

- Atlas Case.

AFTER THE STAIRCASE ON YOUR LEFT, THE CIRCUL­ATING COLLECTION BEGINS.

- Books with call numbers from 000-699, and BQ-BQZ are located on this floor.

-------------------------CONTINUE WALKING PAST THE CIRCULA TJNG COLLEC­TION UNTIL YOU REACH THE LAST STAIRCASE ON YOUR LEFT. PROCEEI) UP THE STAIRS TO THE MEZZANINE AND TURN TO YOUR RIGHT.

- Mezzanine - this level contains the rest of the circulating collection (700-999).

WALK DOWN THE MEZZANINE TOWARD THE FRONT EXIT AND LOOK TO YOUR RIGHT.

- Several Special sections have been set aside for your con­venience.

- Mystery Stories - This is a special collection for mystery buffs. These books are not listed in the card catalog.

- Fiction - These bQoks carry a "F" over the call number on the catalog card. For example:

TITLE Meyer, Nicholas. The Seven Per Cent

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CALL NO. F

M613ss

- Fiction: Foreign - Books written in foreign languages are color coded to indicate in which language the book is written. Notice the color chart on the wall to your right. For example:

TITLE call No. Hugo , Victor. Les Miserables F

H895mgc (with green tag on spine)

WALK PAST THE DICTIONARY STAND AND STAIRS ON YOUR RIGHT. WALK THROUGH THE EXIT DOOR AND TURN IMMEDIA TEL Y TO YOUR LEFT.

- Art Gallery - The gallery is a collection of gifts from the friends of Emmanuel College. Library users are invited to visit the gallery. A staff member will be happy to accompany you.

- The left wall of the mezzanine foyer contains a list of donors who made the construction and furnishing of the library possible.

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- The Ladies Room is on the left and the Men's Room is opposite.

- The Emmanuel Room houses materials related to the his­tory of the college. Rare books, manuscripts, and books with fine bindings are also housed in the Emmanuel Room. Library users are invited to visit this room also, when accom­panied by a staff member.

- The Seminar Room - This room serves as the office of the Acquisitions Librarian. The acquisitions librarian welcomes suggestions for purchase of books which faculty and students would like to add to the EC collection. It is impossible to fill every request, but each will be given serious consideration.

YOUR TOUR OF THE MAIN FLOOR AND MEZZANINE IS NOW COMPLETE. WALK DOWN THE STAIRCASE LEADING FROM THE MEZZANINE FOYER TO THE MAIN FOYER. TURN RIGHT AND PROCEED DOWN STAIRS TO THE LOWER LEVEL. TO YOUR IMMEDIATE LEFT ARE LO­CATED:

- Three telephones. There are two pay phones and one inter­campus house phones available.

- Elevator.

OPPOSITE THE STAIRS IS LOCATED:

- The Vincent de Paul Gallery/Smoker. This room was named for Sr. Vincent de Paul Curran, S.N.D. a long time member of the Art Department and its former chairperson. When this room is not used for art exhibitions, smoking is permitted. This room may be used for that occasional game of chess, a nap, or by students who wish to work in groups.

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TO THE RIGHT OF THE SMOKER ARE LOCA TED:

- Bubbler (water Fountain)

- Ladies Room

- Alcove with Faculty Room and M~n's Room

TO THE LEFT OF THE SMOKER DOWN THE MAIN CORRI­DOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS LDCA TED:

- Listening Room - This room houses the music card catalog and EC's collection of 1260 records and tapes. A main listen- . ing room, six sound proof booths, three record players com­prise this area. The hours are subject to change, so please check for them and the regulations which are posted on the door.

NEXT TO THE LISTENING ROOM IS LOCA TED:

- Typing Roqm - This room may be used by anyone wishing to type or study. Unfortunately, we cannot supply type­writers; if you wish to type you may bring your own.

LEFT SIDE OF MAIN CORRIDOR:

- President's Conference Room - This room is not open to the public. It is used only by the President and those she invites to use it for special meetings and functions.

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A T THE END OF THE MAIN CORRIDOR, WALK THROUGH THE DOUBLE DOORS TO THE PERIODICAL ROOM. ON YOUR RIGHT IS THE PERIODICAL LIBRARIAN'S OFFICE.

- The Periodicals Librarian is responsible for the more than 500 periodicals and microfIlm that Ee currently receives. She has charge of the Listening Room and will be happy to help you in either room, in any way she can.

- On the librarian's desk, you will find the Emmanuel­Simmons list of periodicals and the Wheelock list.

WALK IN FRONT OF THE DESK AND TURN RIGHT.

- Deadline Data on World Affairs - This grey fIle is a weekly information service which reports facts, statistics, and impor­tant events for every country and major international organi­zation.

- Current Non-Science Periodicals - These are arranged al­phabetically around this area of the periodical room.

- Current Newspapers - Papers are hung on racks in the cen­ter of this section.

- Microfilm Readers and Cabinet - MicrofIlm copies of the New York Times, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, and various others are housed in this area.

IN FRONT OF THE LIBRARIAN'S DESK IS A LONG BOOK .SHELF. ON THIS SHELF IS LOCA TED:

- The Union List of Serials (Periodicals)

- The Listing of The Boston Public Library's Periodicals.

- Subject Guide to EC's Periodicals. Located next to the Union List, this me gives a user access to all periodicals in Ee focusing on a specific subject.

- Visible File. This me stands at the end of the shelf, and is an alphabetical listing of all periodicals Ee currently receives and has received in the past.

: AFTER LOOKING A T THE VISIBLE FILE, rURN LEFT. I I I I I I

- Abstract and Index Tables. Signs accompany these three tables to indicate which materials are located on each.

ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROOM ARE LOCATED THE PER,IODICAL STACKS.

- The stacks are divided into three sections: 1) All non-science periodicals arranged alphabetically. 2) Newspapers and government publications. 3) All science periodicals arranged alphabetically.

PROCEED DOWN THE MAIN AISLE TO THE REAR LONG BOOK SHELF. THIS SHELF CONTAINS:

- Current Science Periodicals.

IN THE FAR RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE ROOM IS LOCATED THE HUMAN RELATIONS AREA FILE.

- The HRAF File is a collection of primary source materials on selected cultures or societies representing all major areas of the world.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just taken the final step ~ your walking tour. We hope that this tour has been beneficial, and that you will feel at home in your library and with the Ee staff. Remember, our job is to serve you !

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