Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Students who request a complete withdrawal from the University after the end of the withdrawal period must submit the University Withdrawal form / Program Withdrawal form with appropriate documentation that supports their request to their School Dean . The final decision will be made by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in consultation with the School Dean .
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NOTE : For information on STUDENT SERVICES and CAMPUS LIFE refer to the GMercyU Student Handbook
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Keiss Library The Keiss Library provides students with the resources and assistance they need to be successful . Resources include book and audiovisual collections , access to over 32,000 full-text electronic journals through subscription databases , as well as access to over 150,000 electronic books . 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 ( GMercyU . edu / 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 message , chat , email and telephone . When the library is closed , reference assistance is available 24 / 7 via a link to AskHerePA .
A current GMercyU student ID is required to borrow materials . Students may print from computers in the library . Each student is allotted 300 free prints per semester ; if needed , additional prints may be purchased at the Campbell Solution Center . Student IDs will be bar-coded the first time they are used . Books and audiobooks circulate for three weeks to students . Videos of feature films circulate for seven days . Reserve materials and media from the Faculty Media Collection 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 ext21474 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 holdings of all SEPCHE libraries can be searched using WorldCAT from the library webpage .
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