Library Handbook

MidAmerica Nazarene University - Olathe, KS

INTRODUCTION
The following information is provided so that you may become better acquainted with the personnel, facilities, resources, and services of Mabee Library and Learning Resource Center. We have also included information on some of the policies which govern the operations of Mabee Library. If you have any questions concerning policies, services, and/or resources, please do not hesitate to ask a member of the library staff. We look forward to assisting you in your pursuit of academic excellence!

LIBRARY PERSONNEL
Dr. Ray Morrison
Director of the Library

Mr. Rodney Birch
Reference & Instructional Services Librarian

Mrs. Linda Bond
Night Librarian (part-time)

Mr. James Bridson
Weekend Librarian (part-time)

Mrs. Ruth Henderson
Night Librarian (part-time)

Mrs. Mary Mays
Public Services Coordinator

Ms. Susie Nightingale
Night & Weekend Librarian (part-time)

Mrs. Sharon Richardson
Administrative Secretary

Mrs. Janice Stephens
Technical Services Coordinator

Mrs. Christine Walker
Night & Weekend Librarian (part-time)

GENERAL INFORMATION
Entrances & Exits
Entrance to and exit from Mabee Library is made through the main entrance on the north side of the building. The back stairways and exit doors on the east and west sides of the building are to be used as emergency exits only. The center staircase and elevator (east side of first floor) provide access to and exit from the second floor.

Restrooms
Restrooms are located on the east side of the foyer on the first floor, and in the northeast corner of the second floor.

Student Lounge
The Student Lounge located on the west side of the foyer. Food may be brought into this room, but may not be brought into the main part of the library. Drink containers with lids may be brought into the library. There is a phone for student use in the student lounge.

Conference/Study Rooms
Conference and group study rooms are located around the perimeter of the second floor. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each room is wired for Internet access using a ethernet cable. Cables may be checked out from the Circulation Desk on the first floor.

Computer Lab
The Computer Lab may be used by current faculty and students. It is located in the southwest section of the first floor. Mr. Kelvin St. John is the computer lab supervisor.

Kresge Center & After-Hours Study Room
The Kresge Center is located in the northwest corner of the first floor. Student tutors are available for assistance in most subject areas. The Center is open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; and Wednesday evening 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Mrs. Cynthia Chamberlain and Mrs. Linda Andrews are the supervisors of the Kresge Center. The after-hours study room is located on the west side (next to the student lounge) of the foyer. This room may be used for study after the library has closed. The after hours study room is available until 1:00 a.m. Monday-Saturday.

Multimedia Room
The Multimedia Room is located on the east side of the first floor. It contains the following equipment and information resources: two televisions (one big-screen, one small-screen), two DVD/VCR players, three compact disc players, 1 cassette tape/compact disc player, two microfiche readers, 1 microform reader/printer. The information resources include the Library of American Civilization (LAC) on microfiche, ERIC documents on microfiche, and the back issues of several journals and magazines on microfilm.

Ministry Resource Center (MRC)
The MRC is located in the northeast of the second floor. This room contains a variety of resources for lay ministry. The MRC is overseen by the Office of Institutional Advancment. A collection of the District Minutes from each district on the North Central Region of the Church of the Nazarene is located in the room next to the MRC. For the latest MRC-sponsored conferences and seminars, visit the MRC Event website.

Teacher Education Resource Center (TERC)
The TERC is located on the east side of the second floor, next to the elevator. This room provides a variety of resources to assist in lesson planning as well as to complement lessons.

Marge Smith Archives, Bible Collection, & Media Archives
The archives is located in the northwest corner of the second floor. This collection of rooms houses artifacts and documents detailing the history of MidAmerica Nazarene University. The media room provides access to videos of athletic events, sound recordings, and slides. The equipment to view these materials is also available in this room. To access the archives, please contact either the Library Director or Reference Librarian.

Wireless Internet Access
The library has wireless access on the first floor. Patrons wanting to utilize the wireless connection need to make sure they have a certificate from the IT department. The IT department is on the main floor of Lunn Hall in the same area as the campus receptionist (next to the Business Office).

ARRANGEMENT OF MABEE LIBRARY

FIRST FLOOR
Circulation Desk:The Circulation Desk is located just inside the main entry (east side). Patrons may check out materials, return materials, pay fines, and purchase copy cards at the Circulation Desk.

Reference Collection & Reference Computers: The Reference Collection and Reference Computers are located on the west side and center of the first floor. Reference materials may not be checked out. Patrons may access the library.s catalog (POLARIS), EBSCOhost, Kansas Library Catalog, and ERIC through the six Reference computers in the center of the first floor. There are two Reference computers located on the second floor as well. A Reference Librarian is on duty from 7:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday; and, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance if you are having difficulty finding information on your topic.

DVD's and Videos: The library's DVD and Video collection is located on the wall just outside the Kresge Center. These materials may circulate for 4-Weeks.

Creative Projects - Master's of Education and Master's of Educational Technology: These resources are located across from the DVD and Video collection, on the first shelving unit of Reference materials.

Current & Bound Periodicals and Newspapers: The current and bound periodicals are located on the east side of the library. These materials may not be checked out. The newspapers are located on the east wall, just outside the Multimedia Room. The library receives Dos Mundos, The Kansas City Star, The Olathe Daily News, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal.

Multimedia Room

Photocopier: The photocopier is located on the east wall, next to the newspapers. Copies cost $0.10/each with coin, and $0.07/each with a copy card. Copy cards may be purchased at the Circulation Desk for $5.00, and copy cards are rechargeable.

Carrels and Tables: A number of tables and individual study carrels are located in a variety of areas on the first floor. Group study may be done in the study rooms on the second floor.

SECOND FLOOR
Faculty Carrels: There are nine carrels for faculty to use while working on advanced degrees or other projects. The carrels are located on the west side of the second floor. Carrels may be reserved through the Reference Librarian. There is one carrel that is reserved for use by the hour.

Teacher Education Resource Center (TERC)

Marge Smith Archives

Special Collections: The library houses a number of special collections, including faculty theses and dissertations, Master's of Education Creative Projects (print), HERITAGE (items published by Beacon Hill Press, or dealing with the history and theology of the Church of the Nazarene), Music scores, vinyl records, older issues of bound periodicals, and older Reference resources.

Carrels and Tables: A number of tables and individual study carrels are located in a variety of areas on the second floor. The second floor is designated as the "quiet study" area. Group study may be done in the study rooms on the second floor.

SERVICES
Course Reserves: In addition to the circulating and reference materials, the library also provides access to course reserves. These materials are placed in the library by an instructor of a course for additional reading. The check out periods for these materials is limited to 2-hours (in library use) and 1-Week. These materials are kept behind the Circulation Desk.

Bibliographic Instruction/Information Literacy/Library Tours: The Reference Librarian is available to give presentations to either entire classes or individuals on materials available in a specific subject area, searching databases, evaluating and using information properly, and library tours. You may schedule an appointment for either an entire class or as an individual by filling out the "Reservation Form for Library Tours & Instruction" form on the "Services" web page.

Online Databases: Mabee Library provides access to a number of subject-oriented and general databases to the faculty and students of MidAmerican Nazarene University. The main provider of databases is EBSCOhost. Through EBSCOhost access is given to the following databases: Academic Search Premier, Applied Science & Technology Abstracts, ATLA Religion & ATLA Religion with ATLASerials, Business Source Premier, CINAHL, Computer Science Index, Education Abstracts, History Reference Center, Military & Government Collection, Pre-CINAHL, PsychInfo, Regional Business News, SportDiscus. Non-EBSCOhost databases include: CSA's Biological Science, CSA's MLA, Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, BNA's Human Resource Management, and Westlaw.
Access to these databases from off-campus may be achieved by logging in with your MNU email username and password (last name).

POLARIS: Mabee Library.s automated catalog and circulation system. Searching the library's holdings has never been easier. A link to POLARIS is provided on the main page of the library's home page. This database allows you to create title lists with records generated from a search, check to see when the materials you have on loan are due back, and request items in the library's holdings to be held for you at the Circulation Desk.
Access to this database from off-campus may be achieved by logging in with your MNU email username and password (last name).

Interlibrary Loan: Since it is virtually impossible to own every book and journal needed by faculty and students for research, the library offers the service of interlibrary loan. There are two methods by which patrons may request items through ILL. First, search for the book or journal in Kansas Library Catalog (this link is found on the left side of the POLARIS search screen). If the item is available, click the "Request this item" tab on the top right of the screen. Fill out all the required information (highlighted red), then click the "Submit" tab. If the item is not available in Kansas, you may fill out an interlibrary loan form on the "Services" page. Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery. Dates due on items borrowed through ILL are dependent on the lending library. Renewals may be requested, but may not be granted.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Check-Out Procedure: Patrons must have a current id card in order to borrow materials from Mabee Library. The id card must be presented to the Circulation Desk attendee at the time materials are being checked out. Most materials may be checked out for a period of four weeks.

Check-In Procedure: Patrons may return materials to either the Circulation Desk, or the exterior book depository to the west of the main entry. Patrons not returning materials on time will receive an overdue notice. See FEES for information on overdue fines and charges assigned to lost/damaged materials.

Online Renewal: Go to the Patron Accounts tab on the Polaris web page. To renew items you have checked out (before they are overdue), select the Items Out option. This will list the items you currently have checked out. You may either renew all items at once or select certain titles. The new date due will be displayed as well as how many renewals you have left on the item. Items may be renewed 3 times.

Fees:

Books:	$0.15/day per item: max fine: $4.50
Course Reserves (Hourly):	$0.25/hour/per item: max. fine: $7.50
Course Reserves (Weekly):	$0.25/day/per item: max. fine: $7.50
Multimedia Materials:	$0.50/day/per item: max. fine: $10.00

Damaged & Lost Items
If an item becomes lost, it should be reported to the library immediately. The fine will be stopped, and the item will be made lost. Materials not reported lost after becoming 30-days overdue will be declared "lost" by the Circulation Librarian. The patron will be charged for the replacement of the damaged and/or lost item(s). The charge will include:

1. the price of the item (according the Books in Print);
2. $10.00 processing fee (per item); and,
3. overdue fine (if applicable). If the lost item(s) is/are returned within 2-months, the replacement fee and processing fee will be refunded unless the item(s) has/have already been purchased.

Payments for fines and lost materials may be made in person at the Circulation Desk, at the Cashier's Office in Lunn, or mailed to the library.
*If a library patron has overdue materials or unpaid charges:

1. He/She will not be allowed to enroll for classes at the beginning of the next term,
and/or
2. He/She will not be issued a diploma or transcript.

Mabee Library Conduct: Simply put, the basic rule of conduct in the library is respect for the rights of others and for the property of the library. Examples include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintain an atmosphere conducive to serious study
2. Check out all materials taken from the library
3. Eat food in designated areas (student lounge)
4. Refrain from removing current and bound periodicals and Reference materials from the library
5. Return all materials on or before the date due
6. Refrain from abusing library materials in any way
7. Silence cell phones while in the library

MISCELLANEOUS

Library Hours:
During the Fall and Spring Semesters, the library hours are:

Monday-Thursday:	7:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Friday:	7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday:	10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday:	8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

The Summer Hours are:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:	8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday:	8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday:	10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Mabee Library operates under adjusted hours during Christmas break, spring break, and summer session. The hours are posted in advance on the front doors and on the library's website.

Library of Congress Classification: This is the series of letters and numbers used to organize the materials in the library. A brief description of general subjects and corresponding LC classes follow:
A - Generalities (Almanacs, Encyclopedias)
BD - Philosophy
BF, RC - Psychology
BJ - Ethics
BR-BX - Religion
C-F - History
G - Geography
GV - Athletics, Games, Recreation
H - Social Sciences
H-HL - Business/Economics
HM-HN - Sociology
HV - Criminal Justice
J - Political Science
K - Law
L - Education
M - Music
N - Art
P - Communication, Languages, Literature
Q - Computers, Other Sciences
R - Medicine, Nursing
S - Agriculture
T - Applied Technology
U-V - Military
Z - Library Science, Bibliographies

Library Mission: Mabee Library and Learning Resource Center exists to provide access to a diversity of resources and services to promote the event of present learning as well as lifelong learning.