{"id":61,"date":"2015-01-14T21:41:06","date_gmt":"2015-01-14T21:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2026-01-07T21:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T21:14:14","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/services\/","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/07\/2017-07-20_0958.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"972\" height=\"574\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/07\/2017-07-20_0958.png\" alt=\"Student in library\" class=\"wp-image-297\" style=\"width:384px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/07\/2017-07-20_0958.png 972w, https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/07\/2017-07-20_0958-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/07\/2017-07-20_0958-400x236.png 400w, https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/07\/2017-07-20_0958-750x443.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mission of 麻豆社 Library is to provide educational, recreational, and informational resources to its community. The library is open to all for browsing. Please respect yourself, respect others and respect the space when using the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Borrowing Privileges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 25,000 books, 630 journal subscriptions, and over 1,500 audio\/visual materials (including DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, and audiobooks) in the library, all searchable through <a href=\"https:\/\/eastcentral.searchmobius.org\/search\">LOCATE<\/a>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/eastcentral.searchmobius.org\/search\">online catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students need a current student ID to check out materials from the library. A maximum of 10 items (4 audio\/visual) is allowed. Most items may be renewed one time in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/get-help\/\">person<\/a>, by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/get-help\/\">phone,<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/eastcentral.searchmobius.org\/bookshelf\">online.<\/a> All items must be returned by the due date. Failure to return items may result in restrictions placed on the student&#8217;s account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Community members (residents of the College district) may check out materials after completing a community member application and showing their Missouri state ID. A maximum of 6 items (4 audio\/visual) is allowed. Most items may be renewed one time in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/get-help\/\">person<\/a> or by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/get-help\/\">phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check out periods vary.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Books and CD Audio Books &#8211; 4 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magazines, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays &#8211; 10 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course Reserves &#8211; vary (2 hours, 2 days, 1 week)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reference &#8211; Library use only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Online Books\/Full-text Articles<\/strong><br>Many online resources, including full-text articles and e-books, are available through our <a href=\"https:\/\/eastcentral.searchmobius.org\/search\">catalog<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/eastcentral.libguides.com\/onlineresources\/onlinesubject\">articles and online resources page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructor&#8217;s Reserve Collection<\/strong><br>Instructor&#8217;s Reserve Collection may include old exams, books, study materials, DVDs, or other supplemental items. Check-out periods vary from 2 hours to 1 week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/get-help\/\">Research Assistance<\/a><\/strong><br>The library staff can help with research assistance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/get-help\/\">You can \u201cchat\u201d online, e-mail, phone, text, or come in person<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Library Research Instruction<\/strong><br>Library research instruction is available as one on one or classroom sessions. You can drop in or <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/morgan_librarian_chat\/research-chats\">schedule an appointment<\/a> for individual assistance. Classroom sessions are available; please contact <a href=\"mailto:library@eastcentral.edu?subject=Research%20class\">麻豆社 Librarian<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MOBIUS\u00a0<\/strong><br>Books, CDs, or DVDs\/Blu-rays that are not available at 麻豆社 can be requested from other libraries. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/searchmobius.org\/\">MOBIUS<\/a> to submit a request, using your My麻豆社 login and password. The item will be delivered to 麻豆社 Union in 3\u20134 days, please allow 2 extra days for 麻豆社 Rolla deliveries. You will be contacted by e-mail when your request is available to pick up. This service is only available to currently enrolled 麻豆社 students, staff, or faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Academic Use Computers<\/strong><br>The library has 20 computers reserved for academic use. All computers include internet access and Microsoft Office Suite. The Library has wifi available, use your My麻豆社 login to sign in.\u00a0 There are many electrical outlets throughout the library for charging use.\u00a0 Wireless printing is also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Study Areas<\/strong><br>The library offers two zones of study seating for a variety of needs. The <strong>Quiet Zone<\/strong> includes large tables, the computer lab (<strong>Q Lab<\/strong>), book stacks, and comfortable seating by large windows. The <strong>Silent Zone<\/strong> offers booth-style seating, study carrels, individual table, and comfortable seating in our Parkview Room.&nbsp; A <strong>Group Study<\/strong> <strong>Room<\/strong> is available for a two-hour checkout.&nbsp; It includes a computer, projector, whiteboard, and seating for up to 8.&nbsp; Dry erase markers are also available for check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/03\/2_study_zones.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/03\/2_study_zones.png\" alt=\"Two library study zones\" class=\"wp-image-155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/03\/2_study_zones.png 765w, https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/03\/2_study_zones-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/03\/2_study_zones-750x570.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special Collections<\/strong><br>The library houses three special collections, The Lincoln Collection in the Parkview Room, the RAK, Richard A. Knudsen Collection within the General Collection, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/children-collection\/\">Children&#8217;s Literature Collection<\/a> near the Q Lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Friends of the Library<\/strong><br>Friends of the Library was established to encourage literary interests and provide support to the Library. The Friends of the Library Book Sales were held from 1986 until 2010 and resumed in 2013.\u00a0 Book Sales are held annually usually in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Photocopier\/ Scanner<\/strong><br><span lang=\"en\">A scanner is available in BH192 and can send to any e-mail address.&nbsp; Scanning is free of charge. Student copying is available through the Bookstore in Shook Center for a charge.&nbsp; There is also <a href=\"http:\/\/local.yahoo.com\/info-17673264-quality-copy-service-union\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quality Copy<\/a> business located in downtown Union.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archives<\/strong><br>The College&#8217;s historic documents and institutional publications are housed in Buescher Hall.&nbsp; Please <a href=\"mailto:lisa.farrell@eastcentral.edu\">contact Lisa Farrell<\/a>, for questions regarding the archives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The mission of 麻豆社 Library is to provide educational, recreational, and informational resources to its community. The library is open to all for browsing. Please respect yourself, respect others and respect the space when using the library. 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