Facility Layout, Collections, and Hours of Services   Fall and Spring Schedule Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Friday: 7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5:00 p.m. (Weekend College Sundays: 8:00 a.m.-5:00) Summer Session Hours Monday, Thursday-Friday: 7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday: 7:45 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Exceptions Posted on Front Door or Available by Telephone (502-585-7130) Building Design and Resource Locations The library at Spalding Univesity was designed and built in the mid-60s, a time when, architecturally, openness and space were key elements of interior layouts. The spaciousness of the four-floor structure is further enhanced on the upper levels by natural lighting from numerous tall windows. Even during peak times, when the library is busy with patrons, sutdents still enjoy a sense of privacy and freedom. Additionally, loud-study rooms, also spacious, are provided on all four floors, affording students the opportunity to meet comfortably for group study and project work. A Quick Tour Lower Level The Media Center offers nonprint media spanning all formats and subjects; related audio, visual, and computer equipment; and adjacent group and individual listening-viewing rooms. The Huff Art Gallery features the work of local artists, artists of state and national reputation, as well as the work of Spalding students, staff, and professors. There are nine to twelve stimulating exhibits annually, representing artistic work in all media. Library Lecture Lounge, a large multi-purpose assembly room, seats 150 persons. It is used for public lectures, artists' presentations, workshops, multimedia presen- tations, and classroom activities. First Floor The Circulation Desk houses all reseve items and handles routine circulation of print materials. Also found here are many brochures related to library services, special resources, and guides to other Metroversity libraries. Newspapers and Current Journals - current journals are displayed in a range of stacks to the left of the Circulation Desk; daily newspapers are arranged on a reading table, with recent back issues organized on the bottom shelf of the last stack. Mars (PAC) Terminals, which are the public-use stations of Spalding Library's automation system, are located in a large area convenient to the circulation and reference areas. (MARS is the Ameritech Horizon System, a state-of-the art library network whose purchase and installation was made possible by the generous gifts of Mary and Mason Rudd, in whose honor the system was named.) There are 6 terminals available in this area, sharing 3 laser printers. In addition to these, there is one PAC terminal and printer on each of the other floors. The Reference Collection contains a rich array of encyclopedias, dictionaries, indexes, bibliographies, and discipline-overview and -specific resources for both the undergraduate and graduate populations at Spalding and in the Metrovesity. High-end LAN PCs provide muliple access to major CD-ROM and web-based indexes and full-text databases. The indexes and databases on the system include resources for both the undergraduate and graduate populations at Spalding. The Kentucky Corner includes a large and diverse gathering of books on all aspects of Kentucky and its culture: books by and about Kentucky's remarkable authors; books on the state's fascinating history and politics; colorful works on native flora and fauna; and much more! The Rare Book Room, located at the end of a short hall to the right of the main stairs, contains a rich and varied collection of important first editions, early-print religious works, and even some rare items with illuminated text. Second Floor The Circulating Books Collection contains almost 200,000 books, each of which is normally available to students for a four-week period and renewable twice. new titles are added to the collection each semester, and obsolete titles are weeded regularly to ensure that holdings are appropriate to research needs in all disciplines and at all levels. The collection exceeds the recommendations of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Special Collections, including the following-- The Edith Stein Center for Study and Research -- Spalding's is one of only a few such centers worldwide that gathers and maintains original manuscripts and first and special editions of the works and thoughts of this renowned phenomenologist. Also included in this special collection are biographical materials and key studies on aspects of Stein's thought and work. The library provides cataloging and maintenance of the collection, while the Center itself is administered by Spalding University's philosophy faculty. Scholars from other universities worldwide visit and make us of the materials housed here. The Folklore Collection -- This is a comprehensive collection of books on folklore from all over the world and through many periods of time. In addition to providing research support to disciplines within the humanities, this collection is contains rich and fascinating material for the browsing interests of all persons. Fiction for Fun -- Last but not least, the library maintains a special collection of purely fun and entertaining reading for the university community. All genres are represented in this special paperback collection, from mysteries and international intrigue to romance, fantasy, and science fiction. The collection is kept fresh by frequent contributions made by both faculty and students, and provides and enjoybable break from the demands of scholarly activity. The University Archives houses and organizes records related to the history of the University and contains a significant amount of material relating to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. This well-organized collection is available for use on site by those interested in the development of Spalding and its role in higher education. Third Floor Bound Periodicals are arranged alphabetically by title. Spalding's collection of over 22,000 bound journals grows annually with the binding of items from its subscription list of over 450 titles. The Walk-in PC Lab, which is under the authority of the University's Information Technology Office, provides 18 PCs equipped with Windows 98 and Microsoft Office 97 Pro software for use by all students needing to key-in their reports and research papers. The facility's hours are the same as those of the Library. The Center for Academic Development supports academic and learning development in a variety of ways, from educational testing needs (in both preparation for and admin- istration of tests) to tutoring in such areas as mathematics, science, and writing and reading. The Center also provides a few Mac computers for use by the general population. Math and Writing Labs, which provide scheduled sessions daily, offer help in math and writing at both remedial and advanced levels. Help is provided by faculty members and upper-level students.