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BGSU Libraries are committed to providing access to information to all persons who are part of the university community. Since
the collections may present barriers to patrons with disabilities, BGSU Libraries offer services to improve access. The library
staff will assist these persons in retrieving needed items from the collections. The types of items include books, periodicals,
copies of periodical articles and other needed materials. Reference assistance is available at the Research & Information
Desk in the main library or at any of the service desks at the branch libraries. An appointment with a reference librarian
may be desirable for assignments requiring many references. Procedures are identified below.
Retrieving Books from the Main Library
- Patrons can request books and other "available" items directly from the BGSU Libraries Catalog by using the Request button. The books will be retrieved within 72 hours and held at the circulation desk in the Jerome Library.
- Alternatively, patrons can present a list of books with author, title, and call numbers to the Circulation Desk or email the
list to circdesk@bgnet.bgsu.edu. Circulation staff will try to have the books available within one business day and will hold for pick-up for ten days.
- Assistance with searching the catalog, requesting books or retrieving call numbers is available at the Research and Information
Desk.
Retrieving Periodicals in the Main Library
Patrons needing assistance in retrieving periodicals should ask at the Research and Information Desk. Please be prepared to
leave a list with full citations. Items will be retrieved within 24 hours and held at Research and Information Desk for pickup.
Photocopying of Periodical Articles
Patrons needing assistance in copying periodicals should request assistance at the Research and Information Desk.
- Patrons should fill out a Photocopy Request Form (HTML) for each article needing copied. Charges are 10 cents per page for up to 50 pages, 5 cents per page for over 50 pages,
plus tax. Items will be retrieved and photocopied within one business day from date of request. The copies will be delivered
to the Circulation Desk where the charges will be paid when materials are picked up.
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If the periodical is available on microfiche, patrons should provide a list of needed periodical articles at the Reserve Room
Desk, where the patron will complete the Microform Copy Order Form at that time. The charge for copying is 15¢ per page, plus
tax. The staff will make the necessary copies and deliver the copies to the Circulation Desk within one business day from
date of request. Charges will be paid at the time the materials are picked up.
Photocopying of Reserve Materials
Patrons should complete a Photocopy Request Form (HTML). Charges are 10¢ per page, plus tax. Staff will retrieve the articles/books and make copies within one business day from
date of request. The photocopies will be delivered to the Circulation Desk where the charges will be paid when materials are
picked up.
Retrieval of Items from Branch Libraries
The BGSU Branch Libraries include the Curriculum Resource Center, Music Library, Browne Popular Culture Library and Ogg Science Library. Patrons should contact the head of each branch library in person or by phone during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays)
to make special arrangements for retrieval of the items needed. Arrangements can be made to hold or copy most non-circulating
materials for the patron.
Equipment and Services
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OpenBook 7.0 Scanning & Reading Software: provides access to print and graphic based text and conversion of printed documents or graphic based text into an electronic
text format that allows you to customize how the document appears on the screen.
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HP Scanjet 8270 Scanner: provides quality and speed in scanning photos, text, and graphics with results in seconds.
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Speaking Language Master. A hand-held speaking dictionary, thesaurus, grammar handbook and spelling corrector. Located in the Reserve Room.
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ADA Workstation. All adaptive equipment such as a king (large sticky) keyboard, a mini wheelchair keyboard and headphones are located at the
Research & Information Desk.
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The JAWS software has been loaded on computers in the ITS Computer Labs in the Education building, Hayes Hall, and Jerome Library.
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The Disability Services office will assist students with general services, foreign language, testing accommodations, tutoring services and a computer
lab. They are located at 413 South Hall and can be reached at 372-8495, or http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/disability/.
Contact Information
Mary Wrighten, Multicultural Services Librarian
Voice: 419-372-7897 and Email: mwright@bgsu.edu or they may contact the Reference Desk @ 419-372-6943 or to make an appointment for reference services contact: voice: 1-866-542-2478
or email: libhelp@bgsu.edu
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