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Documents (Room 1)
1. Reference and online searches of Defense Technical Information Center databases (DTIC)
are available.
2. Order and circulation of the following is available:
a. Classified and unclassified government reports.
b. Independent Research and Development reports (IR&D).
c. Government Information and Data Exchange Program (GIDEP).
Books (Main Room)
1. Area Library Membership: The library is a member of the Morris Area Coordinating
Council. The council is composed of cooperating libraries of County College of Morris,
Drew University, Don Bosco College, Fairleigh Dickinson University and the College of
St. Elizabeth. Florida Tech students may avail themselves of these libraries.
2. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC): Through the Technical Library’s membership
in OCLC, students have available about 13 million titles from 2,500 libraries.
3. Online Bibliographic Searches in DIALOG and BRS databases: Through the Technical
Library’s availability of DIALOG, students can access more than 200 commercial databases
regarding journals and periodicals that are indexed.
4. Interlibrary Loans: Book loans are available from throughout the United States. Loans will
also be arranged for students from Morris County Coordinating Area Council libraries.
Periodicals (Room 10)
1. Technical Periodicals, Journals and Magazines: Current issues are in bound form in Room
11 and in film form in lektreivers. Most VSMF files are now online via the network. Access
point in the library and selected other buildings.
2. The Visual Search Microfilm Films (VSMF) contain military specifications and standards
and other materials.
Bulletins
New acquisitions are announced, approximately biweekly via e-mail. Look for “library” at
your login.
Copying Services
A copy machine is available in Room 10 for the limited reproduction of noncirculating reference
material (other use must be authorized by a supervisor).
DREW UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Through a Memorandum of Understanding, Florida Tech graduate students are authorized to
use all services of the Drew University Library in Madison, New Jersey. To withdraw books
from the library, a fee of $25 annually is required, and a Florida Tech student identification
card must be presented.
Special borrower privileges extended to students are valid for one calendar year, at which
time they may be renewed for another calendar year. There is a five-book limit.
Students can obtain ID cards from Florida Tech’s Resident Office.
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