Services

Student getting help at the Marriott Library

Many of the Library Services are available both online and in the library....take advantage of services like 24/7 chat reference and our new Knowledge Commons

The Knowledge Commons is a progressive concept being adopted by many research libraries across the nation. It will be a technology intensive center staffed with traditional and technical library professionals to assist students with all their information needs.

The Goals of the Knowledge Commons

  • Prepare students to succeed in the age of technology
  • Provide rich collections of electronic information and state-of-the-art computers
  • Offer multiple tiers of information help
  • Support learning in groups
  • Provide the right staffing to meet students’ diverse needs

Components of the Knowledge Commons

  • A computing area configured so students can work collaboratively
  • Reference librarians and materials
  • Hardware and software technical specialists
  • Abundant computers and a rich array of software programs