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42 2004-2005 California State University, Fresno General Catalog
The Library
The Henry Madden Library is a
center for study, learning, and
scholarship at Fresno State. Its
collections and services are central to
undergraduate and graduate instruc-tional
programs and to research of all
kinds. More detailed information is
available from our Web site. (See top
of page.)
On-line System. ALIS includes an
on-line catalogue enabling you to
locate books, journals, and other
library holdings quickly and easily.
You can also gain access to a large
number of periodical databases at
workstations found throughout the
library.
Collections
Books and Bound Periodicals. The
Madden Library contains more than
a million volumes on all subjects and
in many languages, as well as a large
number of periodicals in microform.
Periodical Subscriptions. The library
subscribes to more than 2,500
periodicals from all over the world.
A complete and current list may be
found in ALIS.
Government Publications. The
Government Documents Depart-ment
is a selective depository for
United States and California
documents, containing more than
275,000 documents on all topics.
Specialized Collections. The library
contains a Curriculum/Juvenile
Library, and a Music Library and
Map Library that are among the
largest in the CSU system. A Special
Collections Library houses rare
books, materials on local and state
history, and other specialized
collections. The Central Valley
Political Archive documents the
contributions of San Joaquin Valley
federal and state political figures.
Services
Assistance. Librarians are ready and
willing to help you with your library
Henry Madden Library
Hours of opening: (559) 278-2596
Circulation services: (559) 278-2551
Reference questions: (559) 278-2174
http://www.lib.csufresno.edu
Michael Gorman, Dean
Karen Kinney, Associate Dean
Library Services
research at the Reference Desk and in
other departments of the library.
Learning about the Library. Hand-outs
describing the library and its
services can be found near the
entrance. Tours and library instruc-tion
workshops are offered; see
information at the Reference Desk.
The Information Competence
Center provides assistance in the use
of 20 PCs connected to ALIS,
databases, and the Web. The PCs
have several Microsoft applications.
Access to Databases. The library
provides access to dozens of periodi-cal
databases on a wide range of
subjects. Some provide citations and
abstracts, while others provide the
complete text of articles. Databases
are available at library workstations,
on hand-held PCs available for in-library
use, in campus computer labs,
and remotely from home to Fresno
State students, faculty, and staff.
Borrowing from Other Libraries.
The Interlibrary Borrowing Service
enables you to borrow research
materials from libraries throughout
the country.
Multicultural Program. The
Multicultural Program uses the
library’s collections and services to
support cultural diversity. Its
activities include collecting materials
in ethnic/multicultural studies,
assistance and instruction in the use
of those materials, outreach to
culturally diverse students to
encourage knowledge and use of the
library, and library displays on
cultural topics.
Library Media Center. Videos and
video sets of educational value are
available for individual study in the
Music and Media Library (third
floor).
Copiers. Photocopy machines are
available throughout the library.
Fresno State KeyCards may be used
on copiers and to make paper copies
of microfilm and microfiche. Library
Copy Cards may also be purchased
from dispensers in the library.
Services for Students with Disabili-ties.
This facility, housed on the first
floor, provides a variety of services,
including listening and recording
booths, Braille reference books, and
reading machines for the visually
impaired. ❖
Henry Madden
Library is an
invaluable student
resource.
Object Description
| Title | 2004-05 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 2004-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | Page 042 |
| Full Text Search | 42 2004-2005 California State University, Fresno General Catalog The Library The Henry Madden Library is a center for study, learning, and scholarship at Fresno State. Its collections and services are central to undergraduate and graduate instruc-tional programs and to research of all kinds. More detailed information is available from our Web site. (See top of page.) On-line System. ALIS includes an on-line catalogue enabling you to locate books, journals, and other library holdings quickly and easily. You can also gain access to a large number of periodical databases at workstations found throughout the library. Collections Books and Bound Periodicals. The Madden Library contains more than a million volumes on all subjects and in many languages, as well as a large number of periodicals in microform. Periodical Subscriptions. The library subscribes to more than 2,500 periodicals from all over the world. A complete and current list may be found in ALIS. Government Publications. The Government Documents Depart-ment is a selective depository for United States and California documents, containing more than 275,000 documents on all topics. Specialized Collections. The library contains a Curriculum/Juvenile Library, and a Music Library and Map Library that are among the largest in the CSU system. A Special Collections Library houses rare books, materials on local and state history, and other specialized collections. The Central Valley Political Archive documents the contributions of San Joaquin Valley federal and state political figures. Services Assistance. Librarians are ready and willing to help you with your library Henry Madden Library Hours of opening: (559) 278-2596 Circulation services: (559) 278-2551 Reference questions: (559) 278-2174 http://www.lib.csufresno.edu Michael Gorman, Dean Karen Kinney, Associate Dean Library Services research at the Reference Desk and in other departments of the library. Learning about the Library. Hand-outs describing the library and its services can be found near the entrance. Tours and library instruc-tion workshops are offered; see information at the Reference Desk. The Information Competence Center provides assistance in the use of 20 PCs connected to ALIS, databases, and the Web. The PCs have several Microsoft applications. Access to Databases. The library provides access to dozens of periodi-cal databases on a wide range of subjects. Some provide citations and abstracts, while others provide the complete text of articles. Databases are available at library workstations, on hand-held PCs available for in-library use, in campus computer labs, and remotely from home to Fresno State students, faculty, and staff. Borrowing from Other Libraries. The Interlibrary Borrowing Service enables you to borrow research materials from libraries throughout the country. Multicultural Program. The Multicultural Program uses the library’s collections and services to support cultural diversity. Its activities include collecting materials in ethnic/multicultural studies, assistance and instruction in the use of those materials, outreach to culturally diverse students to encourage knowledge and use of the library, and library displays on cultural topics. Library Media Center. Videos and video sets of educational value are available for individual study in the Music and Media Library (third floor). Copiers. Photocopy machines are available throughout the library. Fresno State KeyCards may be used on copiers and to make paper copies of microfilm and microfiche. Library Copy Cards may also be purchased from dispensers in the library. Services for Students with Disabili-ties. This facility, housed on the first floor, provides a variety of services, including listening and recording booths, Braille reference books, and reading machines for the visually impaired. ❖ Henry Madden Library is an invaluable student resource. |
