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2006-2007 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 39
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.)
Online System. ALIS includes an
online catalog 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.
During the library construction and
renovation, all of the general
collection and bound periodicals
have been moved to an off-site
warehouse. Items in storage may be
requested at Circulation or online via
ALIS.
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
Henry Madden Library
Hours of opening: 559.278.2596
Circulation services: 559.278.2551
Reference questions: 559.278.2174
www.lib.csufresno.edu
Library Services Michael Gorman, Dean
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
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.
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 laptops available for checkout, 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 Multi-cultural
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. ❖
Henry Madden
Library is an
invaluable student
resource.
Object Description
| Title | 2006-07 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 2006-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | Page 039 |
| Full Text Search | 2006-2007 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 39 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.) Online System. ALIS includes an online catalog 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. During the library construction and renovation, all of the general collection and bound periodicals have been moved to an off-site warehouse. Items in storage may be requested at Circulation or online via ALIS. 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 Henry Madden Library Hours of opening: 559.278.2596 Circulation services: 559.278.2551 Reference questions: 559.278.2174 www.lib.csufresno.edu Library Services Michael Gorman, Dean 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 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. 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 laptops available for checkout, 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 Multi-cultural 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. ❖ Henry Madden Library is an invaluable student resource. |
