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 Periodicals Department, has
several adaptive devices which can help visually impaired users
gain access to print and electronic library materials.
Binder
There is a presentation binder in the Curriculum Library on second floor.
Get binding spines at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.
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
There are 30 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 computer lab on third floor. The second floor lab, The Teaching and Learning Technology Center, is for preparing multimedia presentations; the lab on third floor, PL312, is a general computer lab. 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
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Late charge: $ 10.00 an hour
- If you have technical problems, please ask the ITS lab workers in PML 312 lab area.
- Be sure to lock the door when you leave and return the key to the Circulation Desk
Hole Punch
A 3-hole punch is located on the first floor near the photocopiers
on the west side of the atrium.
A stronger one which will punch through 160 pages, is located
in the Curriculum Library on second floor.
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. Payment is due when items are dropped off.
Hours for the Library Dean's Office are 7:30-4:30, Monday-Friday.
Microform
Readers & Printers
Located on the south side of the Periodicals office. The library has 2 microfilm readers and 6 film/fiche reader/printers available during the library's open hours. Paper copies from microfilm/fiche are 10 cents a page. The library also has 3 microfilm/fiche readers which allow you to view, scan, digitize and store or print filmed images from a desktop computer.
Paper Cutter
There is a paper cutter in the Curriculum Library on second
floor.
Photocopiers
Photocopiers are located in the Browsing Area on the
west side of the atrium on first floor. This area includes 2
regular copiers (10 cents per page), 1 color photocopier (50 cents
per page), and 2 change machines.
A copier for faculty use is located in the Periodicals Department on
the north end of first floor. Faculty must have an
account. Contact Susan Hamilton (shamilto@truman.edu) or Daisy Rearick
(drearick@truman.edu) to set one
up.
Copiers make both single- and double-sided copies.
Transparencies can be made on the color copier--see the
information on Transparencies below.
Transparencies
(1) If your original is 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.
(2) If your original is digital, you will want to use the 3rd floor computer lab (PML 312). The cost of 50 cents each will be charged to the student's printing account. Pick up the transparencies from the student worker in the lab. You can make color or black/white.
DO NOT INTERCHANGE TRANSPARENCIES. Each process uses a different temperature. You must use the transparencies on the designated machines.
Transparencies for faculty, staff, organizations or individuals
without a printing account should contact Barb Bevell (bbevell@truman.edu)
or leave a message at x4391. Please allow 3-4 days lead time.
Typewriters
The Library has an electric typewriters available for public use. It is located on first floor near the Reference Desk.
