Introduction to the
Everett Needham Case Library and Geyer Center for Information Technology
and the
George R. Cooley Science Library

The Everett Needham Case Library and ceyer Center for Information Technology normally houses collections in the humanities and social sciences, and the George R. Cooley Library, located in McGregory Hall, houses collections in the natural sciences. Case Library has just completed a major renovation.

Collections (as of June 2007)

Special Collections
Special Collections is an important source of primary research materials. It includes manuscript collections, rare books, the University Archives, and materials related to local history

Most of the archival material and some of the special collections materials will not be available until the later fall 2007 due to the Case Library renovation.

Electronic Resources
Both libraries share an online catalog (a.k.a. Mondo) which includes all types of collections housed in the libraries, including sound recordings, films, videos, and computer files.   Library workstations serve as gateways to dozens of electronic indexes and full text databases containing periodical and newspaper articles, transcripts of television and radio broadcasts, and judicial decisions from all levels of government. Access to the the Internet and the catalogs of libraries around the world is also available.

Research Consultations
Librarians are available to help students and faculty with complex questions and research projects. Appointments may be scheduled in advance. Librarians are also available for walk-in consultations. Consult the scheduled service hours and the staff directory for further information.