| Topic: |
Bicycle Lockers |
| Description: |
On the west side
of Murphy Library are bicycle storage lockers.
Outdoor Connection rents them out by the
academic year, semester, or intersession. For
more information stop in at the Recreational
Eagle Center. |
| Link(s): |
None |
| Topic: |
Book Sales |
| |
Murphy Library
generally has one book sale in fall and one in
spring. Items for sale may include books,
periodicals, audio-cassettes, LP records, and
videos that have been removed from the collection
or donated. Proceeds are used to support the
collection and activities of the library. Book
sale announcements appear in campus
publications. |
| Link(s): |
None |
| Topic: |
Building Problems |
| Description: |
Please report the
exact location of building problems such as
ventilation, plumbing, emergencies, etc. to the
Circulation Desk. |
| Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Bulletin Boards |
| Description: |
The bulletin boards
in the basement and on second floor are located
near the elevator. The bulletin boards in the
basement and in
the lobby kiosks are to be
used for announcing campus-wide events,
meetings, official university functions, and
other educational information. Personal ads will
be removed. However, personal ads may be posted
on the 2nd floor
bulletin board but
the library
reserves the right
to remove any
posting at any
time. |
| Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Cell Phones |
| Description: |
Please limit cell
phone use to the
lobby in the
library as a
courtesy to
others. |
| Links: |
None |
|
Topic: |
Color Printing |
| Description: |
Low-volume
color printing is
available from
the
computers
designated for
Guest Access,
for a fee of
50¢/page.
Color
printing is
available to
UW-L students,
free of charge, at
the ITS Support
Center - Help
Desk - Wing 103.
|
| Links: |
Computers for
Community Users
GCA Printing
Information |
|
Topic: |
Community Patrons |
| Description: |
As a service to
patrons who wish to download electronic files,
the Circulation desk sells DOS pre-formatted
3.5" diskettes for $1 each. |
| Link(s): |
Circulation Department |
|
Topic: |
Computer Diskette Sales |
| Description: |
As a service to
patrons who wish to download electronic files,
the Circulation desk sells DOS pre-formatted
3.5" diskettes for $1 each. |
| Link(s): |
None |
| Topic: |
Computers |
| Description: |
For up-to-date
information on computers and general computing access labs
in Murphy LRC, including lab hours, see: |
| Link(s): |
General
Computing Access |
| Topic: |
Computers for Community
Users |
| Description: |
Murphy Library
maintains two
computers
designated for
Guest Access.
These are
located in the
Reference area,
along the wall
adjacent to the
Circulation
desk.
No computer
login is
required. Black
and white
printing is
available for 10¢/page;
color printing
is available for 50¢/page. |
| Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Copiers |
| Description: |
The library
provides
photocopiers and
microform
reader/printers
available for
patron use.
Photocopiers are
located on the
first floor near
the Periodicals
Office and cost
10 cents per page.
Microform
reader/printers
are in the
microform reading
room near the
Periodicals Office
and cost 15 cents
per page. Most of Murphy
Library’s photo and microform copiers utilize
the tower tender system that allows students and
staff to use their ID card to make copies. To
use this system, you need to activate your
account and make a deposit. (Cartwright Center
room 221) Library fines can
also be paid with your Tower Card.
Campus
departments and UW-L employees can set up a
tower tender account at 221 Cartwright during
open hours. Faculty and staff need an ID with a
magnetic stripe when setting up an account. A
new ID card can be obtained free of charge at
Cartwright 221.
Department
Document
Services cards
cannot be used
in library card
readers.
If you are unable to get to Cartwright 221
during open hours, please call Desiree Althoff at
785-8885 to make other arrangements.
Please refer questions regarding
department, faculty, and staff accounts to Desiree Althoff, 221 Cartwright, 5-8885. |
| Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Copyright |
| Description: |
Copyright
Information |
| Link(s): |
Copyright Information |
|
Topic: |
Delivery Access to the
Library |
| Description: |
Access via 16th
Street is restricted to campus mail,
maintenance vehicles, and bindery delivery.
All others will be ticketed. Parking is
available in meters in the Cowley Hall parking
lot east of the library. Temporary parking
stickers for this lot are available from
Protective Services on East Avenue. On street
parking is also available. |
| Link(s): |
Campus map |
|
Topic: |
Display Cases |
| Description: |
The three display
cases on the first floor are available for
scheduled use by campus groups for one month
intervals. Content should be of general
interest to the university community. Request
forms are available on the library forms web
page. |
| Link(s): |
Display Case Form for procedures and form |
|
Topic: |
Disruptive Patrons |
| Description: |
Library patrons
have a right to study and research in a quiet
environment. Areas not in the vicinity of
service desks or group study rooms are
intended for quiet study. Please report the
exact location of individuals who are being
loud and disruptive to the Circulation desk
for appropriate action. Please also see
Cell Phones. |
| Link(s): |
Cell Phones |
|
Topic: |
Donations of Books |
| Description: |
Murphy Library
gratefully
accepts
donations of
books or other
materials.
Donations are
reviewed by the
appropriate
Collection
Development
librarian and
added to the
library
collection as
appropriate,
made available
to other
libraries, or
are sold at
library book
sales.
Please see the
"Gifts" section
of the General
Library
Collection
Management
Policy for more
information. |
| Link(s): |
General Library
Collection
Management
Policy - Gifts |
|
Topic: |
Donations to Murphy
Library Endowment Fund |
| Description: |
The Endowment
Fund supports special purchases beyond what
can be acquired with the traditional
university budget. If you wish to contribute
to the excellence of Murphy Library, donations
may be sent to the Chair, Murphy Library. Make
checks payable to the UW-L Foundation, Murphy
Library Endowment Fund. Thank you! |
| Link(s): |
Murphy Library Endowment Fund |
|
Topic: |
Emergencies |
| Description: |
When the fire alarm sounds, assume it is the real thing and exit the building.
If it is necessary to take cover in the basement due to a tornado warning, an
announcement will be made on the PA system.
Please refer all situations needing immediate attention to the Circulation desk.
If the library receives a phone call saying there is a family emergency for a
person who is studying or researching in the library, Circulation staff will
announce this on the PA system.
|
|
Link(s): |
Floor plan of library for exit
information |
|
Topic: |
Extended Study Room |
|
Description: |
Check the library hours calendar for
details. |
|
Link(s): |
Library hours |
|
Topic: |
Faculty Study Carrels |
|
Description: |
There are 4
faculty study carrels. Faculty may request
use of a carrel for 1 semester by
completing the Faculty Carrel Application. The carrels are available on a
rotating basis. Faculty may use a carrel
for consecutive semesters if there are
open carrels after the second week of the
term. |
|
Link(s): |
Faculty Carrel Application (PDF
File) |
|
Topic: |
Fax Machine |
|
Description: |
The
University Bookstore in Cartwright Center
has a public fax machine. There is a
charge for this service. |
|
Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Food and Drink Policy |
|
Description: |
No food or
drink is allowed in Murphy Library except
in spill proof bottles.
Food and drink damages library materials,
equipment, and furnishings; attracts
insects; and makes additional work for the
custodians. We ask for everyone's
cooperation to ensure a pleasant study
environment. |
|
Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Friends of Murphy
Library |
|
Description: |
The library offers opportunities to share
library and cultural interests, to
strengthen library activities and
programs, and to help develop special
collections and information resources. If
you would like to be on the mailing list
to receive information on programs, please
contact the Administrative Office at
785-8520. For information on how to
support the mission of the library through
gifts, please see the Library Endowment
Fund web page. If you would like to
support the library by volunteering to
help with book sales, special projects,
etc., please contact the Administrative
Office at the above phone number. |
|
Link(s): |
Murphy Library Endowment |
|
Topic: |
Graduate Study
Carrels |
|
Description: |
Private study
carrels are available in the lower level
of Murphy Library for graduate students
working on theses, seminar papers, and
other research projects. Carrels are
assigned on a semester by semester basis.
Carrel assignments are restricted to
graduate students the first weeks of
Fall and Spring term. Thereafter, graduate
or undergraduate students will be assigned
in the order of application date.
Application forms are available online.
|
|
Link: |
Graduate
Carrel Application (PDF file) |
|
Topic: |
Group Study Rooms |
|
Description: |
Group study
rooms are located on the second floor &
basement of Murphy Library. See the floor
plan for the exact location. Rooms are
available on a first come first serve
basis. Priority is given to groups as well
as UW-L students, faculty, and staff. Group study rooms must be
vacated 10
minutes
before the
library
closes. |
|
Link(s): |
Library floor plan |
|
Topic: |
Honors Classroom
(Room 12) |
|
Description: |
Priority is
given to Honors classes and students. If
not in use by the Honors Program, the room
can be used for group study
|
|
Topic: |
Individual Study
Rooms |
|
Description: |
Carrels 35 -
44 in the basement are available for UW-L
students, faculty, and staff to use during
open library hours. Rooms are available on
a first come first serve basis. See the
floor plan for the exact location. |
|
Link(s): |
Library basement floor plan |
|
Topic: |
Lockers |
|
Description: |
Lockers are
available for library patrons at the east
end of the lobby for 25¢ per use. There is
an additional charge for lost keys. |
|
Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Lost and Found |
|
Description: |
The
Circulation desk maintains lost and found
items for the building. Items not claimed
are turned over to the University Police
Department Information Center. |
|
Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Mutilation/Theft
Policy |
|
Description: |
Mutilation or
theft of library materials will result in
penalties of fine, probation, expulsion,
or imprisonment:
UWS 17.03 (3) of the
Wisconsin Administrative Code
UWS 17.03 (5) of the
Wisconsin Administrative Code
UWS 18.06 (41) of the
Wisconsin Administrative Code |
|
Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Parking for Murphy
Library |
|
Description: |
Parking
meters are available in the Cowley Hall
parking lot to the east of Murphy Library.
On-street parking is also available around
the campus. Bicycle racks are located on
the east & west side of the
building. Permits are available at the
Parking Office in the
Information Center on East Avenue for
a nominal fee. |
|
Link(s): |
Campus map |
|
Topic: |
Personal Safety |
|
Description: |
You have a
right to feel safe in Murphy Library.
Please report any suspicious behavior
and/or activities to the Circulation desk
immediately. |
|
Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Quiet Study Areas |
|
Description: |
Several areas
in the Library are posted as a "Quiet
Study Area." Individual study
carrels in the basement are available for
use during normal library hours. On the
second floor, quiet areas include the
southwest and southeast section. If there
are situations of noisy groups in the
"Quiet Study Area," please notify library
staff at the Circulation Desk. |
|
Link(s): |
Library floor plan |
|
Topic: |
Room Scheduling |
|
Description: |
For specific
information on scheduling a room in Murphy
Library for a University class or meeting,
please see the LRC Room Scheduling
Policy. |
|
Link(s): |
LRC room scheduling policy |
|
Topic: |
Services for Students
with Visual and Learning Disabilities |
|
Description: |
Room 26 in
the lower
level of the
library is
the
Assistive
Technology
Room that
houses an
adaptive
workstation
for students
with visual
and learning
disabilities.
Disability
Resource
Services
identifies
students who
can benefit
from this
technology
and trains
them in its
use. |
|
Link(s): |
Library
Services for
People with
Disabilities
|
Disability
Resource
Services |
|
Topic: |
Smoking and Smokeless
Tobacco |
|
Description: |
The entire
building is designated as smoke free in
recognition of the hazards of first and
second hand smoke. Smokeless tobacco is
also prohibited due to its health hazard
and the mess it causes for the
custodians. |
|
Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Student Employment |
|
Description: |
Murphy
Library employs 75-80 work study and
regular student assistants during the
regular academic year with fewer employees
hired during summer session. The
application form is on the library web
page and accepted on a continuous basis.
Students must have their semester class
and activity schedule when completing the
application. All applications must be
emailed as listed in the instructions. The
wage scale is graduated. Applicants are
evaluated on library experience, data
entry/retrieval background, public
relations experience, ability to make a
long term commitment, and class/activity
schedule. Applications are kept on file
for the semester and openings filled from
this applicant pool as vacancies occur. |
|
Link(s): |
Student
Employment
Application |
|
Topic: |
Suggestions |
|
Description: |
We invite
your
feedback on
library
services,
collections,
and the
facility.
Please make
your
suggestions
via our web
form. |
|
Link(s): |
Virtual Suggestion Form |
|
Topic: |
Tablet PCs |
|
Description: |
Six wireless tablet PCs are available for checkout to UW-La Crosse Students,
faculty and staff at the Reserve Desk. The tablets are loaded with MS Office
applications and allow Internet access. They may be used in the library facility
only for two hours (with one renewal depending upon availability).
|
|
Link(s): |
Tablet PC Loan Program and Use Policy |
|
Topic: |
Telephones |
|
Description: |
Pay phones
are located at the west entrance to the
lobby. Campus phones are located at the
east entrance. An emergency phone that is
connected directly to the University
Police Department is located inside the
Extended Study Room east of the door to
the lobby. |
|
Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Theft (Protecting
Personal Valuables or Property) |
|
Description: |
Please do not
leave valuables unattended! Coin-operated
lockers are available in the clerestory.
If a theft does occur, please report it to
the Circulation Desk and the University
Police. |
|
Topic: |
Typewriters |
|
Description: |
A typewriter
is available for student use in the
Student Activities and Centers Office, 212
Cartwright Center. |
|
Link(s): |
None |
|
Topic: |
Volunteering |
|
Description: |
There are
opportunities for volunteers to assist
Murphy Library in a variety of capacities,
depending upon your experience,
educational background, time available,
and interest. Examples of library
volunteer activities are:
- Correcting OCR text for library
digitization projects
- Assisting with semi-annual library
book sales and other special events
- Developing library displays
- Working on special inventory or
cataloging projects
- Working on fundraising campaigns
If you are interested in volunteering
at Murphy Library, please submit the
Volunteer Information Form to the
Library’s Administrative Office or call
785-8520 for more information. |
| Link(s) |
None |
|
Topic: |
Wireless Network |
|
Description: |
Patrons with valid UW-L
computing
accounts
(UW-L
students,
faculty,
and staff) can use their own
Windows and Mac laptops (with
wireless network cards) to gain access to
the campus network and beyond. Instructions on configuring wireless
network settings are available at the
ITS website. |
| Link(s) |
Wireless Network Help and FAQs from ITS |
