Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Keiss Library and Learning Commons Keiss Library and Learning Commons provides students with the resources and assistance they need to be successful . Resources include large book and audiovisual collections , access to over 32,000 full- text electronic journals through subscription databases , as well as subscriptions to more than 215 periodicals in print . Professional librarians are available during all library hours to help students use the available resources . Instruction is given to both individuals and to classes .
The library webpage ( https :// www . gmercyu . edu / academics / library ) provides access to the library ’ s catalog , full-text online resources , selected websites , and information about library hours and policies . All resources can be accessed from any available internet connection . Those users off-campus are required to log-in using their GMercyU network username and password in order to access the databases and newspapers .
The Gwynedd Mercy University librarians staff the reference desk whenever the library is open and are available to assist users in developing research strategies , using online resources and general reference . Assistance is also available during library hours via text , IM , email and telephone . https :// gmercyu . libanswers . com /. When the library is closed , reference assistance is available 24 / 7 via a link to AskHerePA
https :// powerlibrary . org / chat /#. X1vacWhKg2x .
A current GMercyU student ID is required to borrow materials . Students may print from computers in the library . Each student is allotted 250 free prints per semester and after that number is reached , additional prints may be purchased at the Campbell Solution Center . Student IDs will be bar-coded the first time they are used . Books and book-on-tape / CD circulate for three weeks to students . Videos of feature films circulate for seven days and reserve materials , most media ( videotapes , art prints , DVDs , etc .) must be used in the library . Arrangements can be made for use of non-circulating media for class presentations . Contact the library circulation desk at 215-646-7300 , x21474 for assistance .
The Library is fully wireless . Students bringing their own laptops can connect to the campus network . In addition , laptops are available for use in the library and may be borrowed using a current GMercyU ID . Lost or damaged laptops ( or any laptop peripherals ) will be billed at replacement cost .
SEPCHE member libraries provide borrowing privileges to the students , faculty , and staff of all eight SEPCHE institutions : Arcadia University , Cabrini College , Chestnut Hill College , Gwynedd Mercy University , Holy Family University , Immaculata University , Neumann University , and Rosemont College . A current GMercyU ID is all that is required to borrow from any SEPCHE library . The SEPCHE collaboration makes available nearly a million volumes , scores of electronic databases , and several special collections on various subjects . Library hours at SEPCHE schools vary , but professional librarians are generally available to assist users . The combined holdings of all SEPCHE libraries can be searched using WorldCAT from the library webpage .
Through its membership in several other consortia , Keiss Library and Learning Commons can either borrow needed materials from another library or can give a student a letter of introduction that will allow direct borrowing from more than 45 other academic libraries in the Philadelphia area . Contact the library circulation desk at 215-646-7300 , x21474 for more information about these services .
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