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LIBRARY FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
The following media and facilities are available for student
use:
Library Map (PDF
file)
Audio and Video Playback Equipment
There are DVD, video, CD, and tape playback carrels on the
west side of the second floor of Upjohn Library Commons.
A player for international format DVD's and videos is available on the second floor in the viewing carrel on the far right. The remote control for the player is available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
The remote control unit will change language settings.
Students
can also check out audio playback equipment from Media
Services,
Room 152 of Upjohn Library Commons.
Media Rooms 212 and 217 on the second floor also contain
a TV and acDVD/ VCR player.
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Biggby Coffee Cafe
The Library's Biggby Cafe is located on the main level near
the library entrance. The Biggby Cafe serves coffee drinks
and other beverages, as well as snacks.
Biggby website
Biggby Hours in the Upjohn Library
Commons
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Computers and Internet Access
Computers are available for research in the Reference Area
and for other uses throughout the Upjohn Library Commons building.
They provide access to the library's online catalog Ariadne,
electronic resources, and the Internet.
Computers are primarily for the use of current Kalamazoo
College students, faculty, and staff. See
Information Services Computer Use Policies and the Visitors
and Guest Users policy.
To see explanations of the computer software available
in the Library, see the Media Services page, Library
computers, 2nd & 3rd Floors and Library
computers Reference (knet
username and password required to log in to pages).
All computers (except the two Guest Computers in Reference)
in the Library have the full versions of Microsoft Office,
including Word and Excel.
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Fax Machine
A fax machine is available at the Circulation Desk. You may
send or receive information. Charges are as follows:
Sending: $1.00 for each page, within the US
Receiving: $1.00 for each page, within the US - Library fax number: 269 337 7143
International faxes must be sent and received through the
Mail Center in Hicks Center.
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Microfilm / Microfiche Reader and Printer
The Microfilm / Microfiche Reader and Printer is
located in the Reference Area. Microfilm articles can be printed
using the printer connected to the Microfilm Reader and cost
10¢ per page. Please pay for printouts at the Circulation
Desk.
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Photocopiers
Two photocopiers are located in the copier room just west
of the Circulation Desk. There is also a photocopier on the
second floor just west of the elevator. Photocopies are 10¢
per page. You may use cash (coins and bills up to $5).
The copyright law of the United States (Title
17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies
or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Library patrons
copying any materials on Library copy machines are solely
responsible for using the materials in compliance with copyright
law.
For information on color photocopying,
please see the Center
for New Media Design, Upjohn Library Commons Room 140,
main level.
The Center
for New Media Design is open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday
through Friday. For printing costs, please see Graphic &
Printing Costs.
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Printers
The library provides printing services at 10¢ per page,
standard 8 ½ x 11" black and white print outs. Students may print single sided or double sided pages; the cost is 10¢ per page for both single sided and double sided printing.
Laser printers are located throughout the building. For more
information on printing, see Information
Services Printing Services.
For information on color printing and large format printing,
please see the Center
for New Media Design, Upjohn Library Commons Room
140, main level.
The Center
for New Media Design is open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday
through Friday. For
printing costs, please see Graphic &
Printing Costs.
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Recycling
Containers for recycling paper are located below printers
and next to photocopy machines in the library. Recycling
bins for cans and bottles are located in the Biggby Cafe
on the main level.
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Scanner
A scanner is available on the second floor near the grand
staircase for use by current student, faculty, and staff.
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Slide Viewing
Students may view slides in Media Rooms 212 and 217 on the
second floor, and in rooms 302, 311, or 312 on the third
floor.
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Text Enlarger for the Visually Impaired
There is a text enlarger in Media Room 217 on the
second floor.
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Transparencies
Transparencies can be made at the Center
for New Media Design (see
Graphic &
Printing Costs). Transparencies can be either Black & White or in Color.
The Center
for New Media Design is located in Upjohn Library
Commons Room
140 and is open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
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