Sheppard Library | Stillman College

Sheppard Library | Stillman College
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Location:
Sheppard Library
Stillman College
3601 Stillman Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Summer hours will be posted.
Contact:
Phone: (205) 349-4240
Email: librarian@stillman.edu
Sheppard Library
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the library is to provide an enriched learning environment and resources that promote individual growth, foster academic inquiry and support the educational and general programs of the college
LIBRARY HISTORY
Sheppard library was completed in 1956, renovated in 1980 and 1990.  It was named after one of Stillman’s most distinguished alumni, Dr. William Henry Sheppard.  Sheppard, a pioneer, missionary and explorer in the Congo (Zaire), completed his seminary training at Stillman in 1887.  It is a two-story building with a mezzanine floor and a basement.
SHEPPARD LIBRARY STAFF
Evelyn King
Interim Head Librarian/Public Services Librarian
eking@stillman.edu
(205) 336-5384 ext. 8850
Amelia Thornton
TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN
athornton@stillman.edu
(205) 435-6597 ext. 3249
James Dumas
MEDIA DIRECTOR​
jdumas@stillman.edu
(205) 435-6603 ext. 8862
Daphne Hood
LIBRARY ASSISTANT​
dhood@stillman.edu
(205) 483-2086 ext. 8857
For questions or concerns, please email us at
librarian@stillman.edu
Our librarians strive to answer emails within 24 hours, and in many cases, even sooner.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
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LIBRARY SERVICES
Information Literacy Instruction
Faculty are encouraged to schedule an information literacy instruction session with the librarian for their students. Students are able to schedule one-on-one instruction with a Sheppard Librarian. You can contact the library in advance by email or coming by to schedule a class session.
Check Out Materials
All Stillman faculty, students, staff and administration may use their Stillman ID cards to check out items.  If you have not checked out items before, you will need to fill out a patron registration form by coming to the library to have one processed.
Reserve Materials
Reserve materials are those selected by the faculty for special assignments. You can request reserve materials at the circulation desk under the name of the faculty member. These materials are used only in the library. You will need to have a current Stillman I.D. card in order to check
out
these items.
Non-Circulating Materials
Reference materials, reserve items and iPads maybe checked out for library use only.  They are not to leave the library
Printer and Photocopier
A network printer and copier are located behind the circulation desk.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan Service is provided to faculty, staff, students and administrators to request items that are not owned by our library from other libraries in the country. Usually there is not a charge for this services, but some institutions might charge a fee. Please email request or come by the library.
Bloomberg Financial Terminals
The four Bloomberg computer terminals located in the east room provide 24/7 hours of instant, accurate, and current financial, economic, and political information covering all market sectors. The Bloomberg service also provides up-to-the-minute news reports, economic statistics, and political commentaries.
Computers
Computers are available on the east and west wings on the first floor. They are networked to the printers. iPads are available upon request at the circulation desk.
Off-Campus Users
Off-campus users have access to the following services: Online Catalog, Online Databases (Ebooks, AVL (Alabama Virtual Library), JSTOR, Library Information, Staff Directory Information. Users may call or email the library staff during operating hours for assistance. Users are also encouraged to use the “Ask-A- Librarian” service for assistance with research strategies and other reference information.
On-Campus Users
On –campus users have full access to all available resources including books, computers, and one-on-one assistance.
Community users
Community users are welcome to use our services and resources with a proper I.D. We do not provide laptops.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
The Media Center is located on the mezzanine floor of the library. This area provides technical support to the college. For further information, please see the Policies and Procedures Manual.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 8am-5pm
Services
Laminating
Spiral binding
Classroom presentations
Technical services for special campus events/student programs
Instructional video/DVD viewing
Audio and video duplication
All media requests can be done through in-office, and electronic format at least forty-eight hours prior to the scheduled event. See forms for media requests, equipment use and other services.
COLLECTIONS
The library collections include approximately 119,000 traditional books and 206,751 ebooks accessible through ProQuest Ebook Central. Special collections include the Martha L. O’Rourke African-American Collection housed on the east and west wings and a microfilm collection from the Schomberg Collection in Negro Life and History from the New York Public Library housed on the mezzanine floor. The library has open stacks available to patrons to access the general collections. The online catalog is provided by ExLibris (Voyager) which enables patrons to access the library’s book holdings.
LIBRARY POLICIES & PROCEDURES
CIRCULATION POLICY
Circulating materials may be checked out for a 28-day loan period. All books must be brought back in for renewal. A library user will be assessed a fine if an item is returned after the due date. A fine of $0.25 per day, per item will be charged. The library user is responsible for paying the processing fee for lost or damaged items. If a book is lost, the individual must pay the current list price of the book.
RESERVE POLICY​
Reserve materials are those selected by the faculty for special assignments. You can request reserve materials at the circulation desk by the name of the faculty member and course number. All reserve materials must be used in the library. In case of high demand, use will be limited to two hours. All reserve materials should always be returned to the circulation desk and not left on tables.
INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL) POLICY
Materials that are not located in the Sheppard Library and not accessible through our databases may be secured through interlibrary loan from other libraries. According to where the item is located and because it is sent though the mail, it might take up to two or three weeks to arrive. This request can be made by email or coming to the library.
CHECK OUT MATERIALS POLICY
In order to check out reserve materials (to be used in the library) and books, patrons must have a valid current student ID. All new students and faculty will need to fill out a patron registration application to be placed in our Voyager Integrated Automated circulation system. Returning students will need to update their information.
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
The Sheppard library has cooperative borrowing agreements with the University of Alabama and Shelton State Community. These institutions extend their library facilities and services to Stillman faculty, students and staff. Proper identification must be presented when borrowing materials. Circulation policies are set by respective institutions and it is the responsibility of the borrower to insure compliance with those policies.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Library users expect and require a quiet, safe, clean, and attractive environment for study.  Individuals or groups who engage in unacceptable and/or disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the building.  If necessary, campus police will be contacted. The library staff is concerned about the safety of our patrons.
NOISE
Speak softly, so others are not disturbed.  If you wish to visit or talk with friends, do so in the lobby.
FOOD AND DRINK
Prepared food should not be brought to the library. This rule is necessary to present aromatic odors, termite and rodent infestations, and to provide a healthy, and clean environment.
CELL PHONE
Reduce volume on ringer, place phone on silence. If you need to conduct a conversation, please do so in the lobby or outside. Other electronic devices that may cause disturbance should be turned off before entering the library.
UNAUTHORIZED AREAS
Students are not permitted being in an unauthorized area of the library building.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Fighting, running, use of offensive language and failure to comply with reasonable instructions from library staff are not permitted. Harassment of any kind is not permitted by the College in the library or elsewhere
Computers
Workstations may be monitored to ensure that they are being used for instruction/research purposes.  Inappropriate use of library computers includes:
Installing unauthorized software
Tampering with applications and system files
Viewing, downloading or disseminating offensive materials
Monopolizing computers while others are waiting Copyrighted material without permission
ASK A
LIBRARIAN
Please email us at
eking@stillman.edu
or use the form below. Our librarians strive to answer emails within 24 hours, and in many cases, even sooner. If you would like to contact us by phone, please call
205-349-4240
. Contact information for individual staff members may be found
here.
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