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The Henry Madden Library is a
center for study, reading, and
scholarship at CSU, Fresno. Its
collections and services are basic
resources supporting the
undergraduate and graduate
instructional programs. In the fall
of 1980, a $5.8 million expansion
and remodeling project increased
student seating capacity to 2,000
study stations.
Collections
Books and Bound Periodicals. More
than 650,000 books and bound
periodicals are available for use.
Arranged by Library of Congress number,
they are listed in a carefully maintained
catalogue by author and title, and by
subject in a separate section. The
collection is diverse, up-ta-date, and
constantly expanding.
Periodical Subscriptions. The library
subscribes to more than 4,000 periodicals
from allover the world. The Kardex, a
complete and up·to·date listing, tells you
which journals the library owns.
Government Publications. Publications
of the Federal and State governments are
received on deposit Selected
publications of foreign governments and
international organizations are also
received. The Government Publications
Department houses over 250,000 such
documents.
Specialized Collections. Several
collections of special materials are
maintained separately. These include rare
books, materials on local history, 100,000
sheet maps, 60,000 scores and
recordings, and curriculum and juvenile
materials. Each of these collections is a
model of its kind.
Services
Learning About The Library. Numerous
orientation programs are available each
semester. A self·guided tour is available
whenever the library is open.
Professional Assistance. A profes·
sional librarian is on duty in the
Reference Department during every hour
the library is open. Similarly, staff in other
departments-Music, Curriculum &
Juvenile, etc.-are professionals in their
specialities.
Easy Check Out. A new computer
systems makes checking out a book
simple and fast
Copies. Photocopy machines are
available throughout the library. Copy
Cards, reduction and oversize copying,
and prints from microfilm and fiche are
available.
Computerized Research. This feebased
service, available in the Reference
Department, allows you to search the
periodical literature of several fields via
computer.
Henry Madden Library
Hours of Opening 294·2596
Circulation Dept. 294·2551
Reference Questions 294·2174
University Librarian, Lillie Parker
Interlibrary Loan. The library's
Interlibrary Borrowing Service allows you
to obtain research materials which are
not available locally.
Disabled Student's Study Center.
Special services, including listening and
recording booths, braille reference books,
and reading machines for the visually
impaired are available here.
Typing. Typewriters are available for
rent in three locations in the library.
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Object Description
| Title | 1984-85 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 1984-04 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | Page 043 |
| Full Text Search | The Henry Madden Library is a center for study, reading, and scholarship at CSU, Fresno. Its collections and services are basic resources supporting the undergraduate and graduate instructional programs. In the fall of 1980, a $5.8 million expansion and remodeling project increased student seating capacity to 2,000 study stations. Collections Books and Bound Periodicals. More than 650,000 books and bound periodicals are available for use. Arranged by Library of Congress number, they are listed in a carefully maintained catalogue by author and title, and by subject in a separate section. The collection is diverse, up-ta-date, and constantly expanding. Periodical Subscriptions. The library subscribes to more than 4,000 periodicals from allover the world. The Kardex, a complete and up·to·date listing, tells you which journals the library owns. Government Publications. Publications of the Federal and State governments are received on deposit Selected publications of foreign governments and international organizations are also received. The Government Publications Department houses over 250,000 such documents. Specialized Collections. Several collections of special materials are maintained separately. These include rare books, materials on local history, 100,000 sheet maps, 60,000 scores and recordings, and curriculum and juvenile materials. Each of these collections is a model of its kind. Services Learning About The Library. Numerous orientation programs are available each semester. A self·guided tour is available whenever the library is open. Professional Assistance. A profes· sional librarian is on duty in the Reference Department during every hour the library is open. Similarly, staff in other departments-Music, Curriculum & Juvenile, etc.-are professionals in their specialities. Easy Check Out. A new computer systems makes checking out a book simple and fast Copies. Photocopy machines are available throughout the library. Copy Cards, reduction and oversize copying, and prints from microfilm and fiche are available. Computerized Research. This feebased service, available in the Reference Department, allows you to search the periodical literature of several fields via computer. Henry Madden Library Hours of Opening 294·2596 Circulation Dept. 294·2551 Reference Questions 294·2174 University Librarian, Lillie Parker Interlibrary Loan. The library's Interlibrary Borrowing Service allows you to obtain research materials which are not available locally. Disabled Student's Study Center. Special services, including listening and recording booths, braille reference books, and reading machines for the visually impaired are available here. Typing. Typewriters are available for rent in three locations in the library. 43 |
