Visitor's Guide to Library and Technology Services

Lehigh University is a private educational and research institution, and the LTS services are intended primarily for the use of faculty, staff, and students of Lehigh. Researchers, government information users, and library visitors not affiliated with the University may use some of our resources and services. Generally, the Lehigh University computing facilities and resources are not available to visitors. Potential visitors to the Lehigh Libraries should also consider state-assisted libraries, such as public libraries and libraries of public academic institutions. These institutions may offer a broader range of services to local residents or visitors. For information about other libraries in the region, nation, and world, consult Lehigh's Library catalog pages on InfoDome. Some guidelines for visitors are outlined below

LIBRARIES COLLECTIONS LIBRARY RESEARCH SERVICES CIRCULATION AND DOCUMENT DELIVERY SERVICES  SPECIAL COLLECTIONS  COMPUTING FACILITIES AND RESOURCES  SPECIAL STATUS USERS  PHOTOCOPYING  ABUSE OF PRIVILEGES  CONNECTING FROM OFF-CAMPUS  DIRECTIONS TO THE LEHIGH CAMPUS  CONTACTS IN LTS

Fairchild Martindale Library

I. LIBRARIES COLLECTIONS

Visitors may use:

• Government documents resources, whether in print or electronic format

• Print collections. Some resources (e.g., reserve items) may require a form of identification.

• ASA, Lehigh's online catalog, and selected resources on the Lehigh WWW pages (at computers designated for library research near the help desks).

• Library databases, accessed through the library kiosk stations ONLY (with limited printing).

• Microfilm/fiche readers, photocopiers, audiovisual equipment, CD ROM stations

• Other online electronic resources such as electronic journals and electronic books may be accessed through the library kiosk stations only. In compliance with licensing agreements, these resources can not be accessed off campus without a Lehigh ID.

II. LIBRARIES RESEARCH SERVICES

Visitors may use help desk services. The help desk can provide information about services available to visitors, answer general questions about the facilities and collections, and can assist in locating specific items. Visitors may request specialized assistance with federal documents research. Visitors are encouraged to call before visiting campus to make sure that Lehigh's collections can meet their needs (610-758-4357). General research assistance for the government documents collections is available when the help desk is staffed. Visitors are encouraged to make an appointment documents staff for weekend or specialized assistance. Lehigh has almost no material on genealogy since it is not one of the subject areas we cover. However, for visitors doing genealogical research, we offer several suggestions for where such information can be found by visiting this web page: http://www.lehigh.edu/library/guides/geneaology.html
 
 
 

Linderman Library

III. LIBRARY BORROWING PRIVILEGES Visitors/unaffiliated users may request a Lehigh University library card; fees for a library card are dependent on the user's status. Library cards are primarily for borrowing library materials and do not enable visitors to use:  ILL or document delivery services (except information service subscribers)  Computing facilities other than those designated for library research  Software available from the reserve desks or the software libraries

IV. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Special Collections serves as the repository for the University's collections of rare books and manuscripts, and for holdings relating to its own history. Access to the Special Collections material is through the Bayer Galleria, on the third floor of the Linderman Library. Reading room hours are 1 p.m.to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for University holidays. Researchers coming from a distance may make arrangements for longer access times. All persons, whether members of the University community or not, with a legitimate need to use materials in the collection, are welcome. Special Collections can be reached by email at inspc@lehigh.edu or by phone at (610)758-5158.

V. COMPUTING FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

Visitors may use computers designated for library research. These are located in government documents; in the Fairchild Martindale Library Help Desk area; and in the Linderman Library Help Desk area.

Visitors may not use:

• Most of the computing facilities and resources. Networked computers, network jacks, software, and scanning services are password protected as of Fall 1999.

• Any services requiring a computing account (e.g., email).

Lehigh Alumni can take advantage of a low education price on Internet services that is offered through University Relations. Children of Lehigh faculty can obtain a computing account for electronic mail, and spouses of faculty may obtain a computing account for email and WWW access (includes 5 megabytes of storage space). Contact IR (610-758-4357) for more information about eligibility for computing accounts and privileges.

VI. SPECIAL STATUS USERS

The table below describes special status users and the privileges that they are afforded:

VII. PHOTOCOPYING

Public photocopiers and microform printers are available for use by visitors. All photocopiers accept coins, bills, or a purchased copycard. Copycards in $5.00 denominations may be purchased at the Fairchild Circulation Desk. Purchased copycards may be credited with additional value at the at the copiers. Photocopies cost 15¢ per page when using cash or 10¢ per page when using a copycard. Printing from the microform readers in Fairchild-Martindale requires a copycard and costs 20¢ per page. For assistance with the photocopiers or microform readers, please ask at the Circulation Office, Rm 412, Fairchild-Martindale Library (x 8-6609).

VIII. ABUSE OF PRIVILEGES

Monopolizing services, unauthorized use of restricted services, damage to the collections or facilities, etc, vandalism, or other activites which are compromise LTS services will result in curtailment of privileges.
 
 
 

XI. CONTACTS IN LTS

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