FACULTY HANDBOOK July 2009 - Morgan State University

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PAGE 60 * Morgan State University Faculty Handbook3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION3.1 Library ServicesFor more detailed descriptions of Soper Library’s collections, services and facilities,please consult the library’s Web site at http://www.morgan.library.edu.3.1.1 ResourcesSoper’s online catalog provides information about the availability of libraryresources. The catalog includes information about the holdings of libraries in theUniversity System of Maryland also.3.1.2 Special CollectionsThe Beulah M. Davis Special Collections Department houses a noncirculatingcollection of materials relating to African-American culture: duplicate copies ofbooks in the general collection; materials about Morgan or by its faculty andstudents; artifacts; and manuscripts (including the Emmett J. Scott, William S.Braithwaite, and Bliss Forbush collections).3.1.3 Direct Borrowing PrivilegesSoper’s loan period for faculty is one semester. Additional books may not becharged out until overdue items are returned. No fines are charged but if an itemis not returned within 45 days of the due date, it will be considered lost and thefaculty member will be assessed the replacement cost plus a $20 processing fee.All materials must be charged out in person, and a currently validated ID must bepresented. Periodicals, which are noncirculating, may be charged out for officephotocopying but must be returned the same day.3.1.4 Reciprocal Borrowing PrivilegesUnder reciprocal borrowing agreements, faculty may borrow from the libraries ofother State colleges and universities and from many local academic libraries, aswell. Additional identification may be required at some libraries. Also, facultymay use the online catalog to borrow materials from libraries in the UniversitySystem of Maryland and have them delivered to Soper. To do this, your lastname and the 14-digit bar code on your ID card must be entered when prompted.3.1.5 Interlibrary LoanIf certain materials are not available at Soper, they may be obtained from anotherlibrary through interlibrary loan. Applications for interlibrary loan may beobtained at the Circulation Desk or completed and submitted online at Soper’sWeb site. Soper does not charge for interlibrary loan, but fees by the lendinglibrary, especially those outside of Maryland, are not uncommon.3.1.6 Reserve CollectionThe Library maintains a reserve collection behind the Circulation Desk. Facultymembers who wish to place materials on reserve should complete a reserve formand return it to the Circulation Desk. Forms may be printed from the Library’sWeb site or picked up at the Circulation Desk.
PAGE 61 * Morgan State University Faculty Handbook3.2 Bookstore3.1.7 Reference and Orientation ServiceThe Reference Department provides orientation and information literacyservices. Sessions relating to the use of library resources and the developmentsearch strategy skills can be given. Library tours are conducted when classes arenot in session -- and occasionally when classes are in session, but only duringnormally slack periods. A week’s notice is necessary for any of these services.Contact the Reference Department at extension 3450.Normal hours of operation of the Bookstore are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m., with extended hours during registration periods. The Bookstore provides, inaddition to textbooks (new and used), a large number of convenience supplies and sundryitems. Fashionable leisure wears bearing the Morgan State University logo are availableas well as a large variety of Greek paraphernalia. Exciting gift ideas are featured and canbe mail ordered through the Bookstore’s gift catalog. Additionally, the “Marketplace”section offers beverages, convenience foods and toiletries.3.3 Technical Support and Technology Training-The Division of Planning and Information Technology encompasses thefollowing functions:Institutional Research and Planning; Educational Technology; AdministrativeComputing; Technical Support and E-Mail; Network Management; TechnologyTraining and Blackboard.Technical Support provides Help Desk assistance at ext. 4357 (HELP) andtechnicians, when necessary, for on-site hardware/software problems.Technology Training provides free on-campus software training for faculty andpublishes classes and helpful information on the Morgan website.3.4 Post OfficePost Office boxes are available to faculty in limited quantities. Postal charges forUniversity-related mail are charged to individual department budgets on a monthly basis.The hours of operation are: Monday –Friday, 9:00 a.m. t o 5:00 p.m.; student mailpickup: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, (Fall & Spring Semesters) 10:00 a.m. to2:00 p.m.3.5 Physical PlantThe Physical Plant Department’s administrative office is located on the third floor of theWashington Service Center. Physical Plant is responsible for the operation andmaintenance of University buildings and grounds which support and enhance theacademic and administrative environment. The reporting of obvious problems, (i.e.,improperly operating restrooms, broken doors, leaks, etc.) significantly assist PhysicalPlant in these endeavors. Additionally, the promotion and advocating of minimizingabuse and promoting cleanliness and neatness also assists Physical Plant in attaining itsgoals.
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