Building Services
| Assistive Technology Lab | Group Study & Meeting Rooms | Paper Cutter |
| Binder | Hole Punch | Photocopiers |
| Computers & Labs | Laminating | Transparencies |
| Die Cut Press | Microform Readers/Printers | Typewriters |
Assistive Technology Lab
The Assistive Technology Laboratory,
located on the first floor near the Current Periodicals, has
several adaptive devices which can help visually impaired users
gain access to print and electronic library materials.
Binder
There is a presentation binder located behind the Reference Desk on the first floor.
Get binding spines at the Reference Desk.
You may have 3 binding spines per visit.
There is no charge for this service.
For larger jobs, students should inquire at
Printing Services, x4161.
Computers and Computer Labs
Along with the 3 "Library Catalog Only" workstations, there are 28 computers for student use in the lobby. They require Truman network login. These workstations are primarily for persons looking for information in the Library's online catalog, databases, etc. Students who need to use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, etc., should use the PL312 computer lab on third floor. The The Multimedia Lab located on the second floor, has equipment and software for preparing multimedia presentations. The Library is also "wired for wireless" which means you can bring your laptop and connect to the network from anywhere in the building.
There are 3 computers reserved for guests. Guests may come to the Reference Desk to obtain a login for them.
Laptops are available
for student checkout at the Circulation Desk. Laptops are to
be used only in the Library.
Die Cut Press
Located in the Curriculum Library.
There is no charge to use it.
Make colorful cut-outs.
A variety of patterns are available.
Paper is not supplied.
Group Study Rooms
Three group study rooms are located on the south end of second
and third floors, available on a first-come first-served basis.
PL312 Computer Lab - third floor. 10 group study rooms available on
a first-come first-served basis.
- Check out a key at the Circulation Desk (1st floor)
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Late charge: $ 10.00 an hour
- Report technical/computer problems to the IT Service Center located in PML 203 (1st floor).
- Be sure to lock the door when you leave and return the key to the Circulation Desk
Hole Punch
A 3-hole punch as well as a stronger one which will punch through 160 pages, is located on the first floor behind the Reference Desk.
Laminating
Items for laminating can be dropped off at the Library Dean's Office (PML 102). Items left by 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, will be available for pick-up by 1:00 p.m. the next business day.
Cost for lamination is 50 cents per foot. Payment can be made in cash or backcharged to University offices.
Hours for the Library Dean's Office are 7:30-4:30, Monday-Friday.
Microform
Readers & Printers
Located on the north end, west side of the first floor. The library has 7 microfilm/fiche reader/printers and 2 microfilm-only readers available during the library's open hours. Paper copies from microfilm/fiche are 10 cents a page. The library also has 4 microfilm/fiche readers which allow you to view, scan, digitize and store or print filmed images from a desktop computer.
Paper Cutter
There are two paper cutters available in the library. One is
located behind the Reference Desk on the first floor and the other
one is in the Curriculum Library on second
floor.
Photocopiers
Photocopiers are located north of the Reference Offices on the first floor
(west side of atrium). This area includes 2
regular copiers (10 cents per page) and 1 color photocopier (50 cents
per page). A change machine is located in the hallway south of the
Reference Offices (west side of atrium).
Copiers make both single- and double-sided copies.
Transparencies can be made on the color copier--see the
information on Transparencies below.
Transparencies
To make a transparency from a paper copy, you will want to use the color photocopier on first floor. Purchase the transparencies at the Circulation Desk for 50 cents each. Use the color copier on first floor (50 cents each). It is important to only use the color copier because transparencies will jam the black/white copiers..
Typewriters
The Library has an electric typewriter available for public use. It is located on the first floor near the Reference Desk.
