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 Room B (room 217 on the second floor) also contains a TV and a VCR/DVD 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

International faxes must be sent and received through the Mail Center in Dewing.

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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) or a copy card. Copy cards are for sale at the circulation desk.

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. 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 Room B (Room 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 B (Room 217) on the second floor.

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Transparencies
Black and White transparencies can be made using the photocopiers. Transparency sheets may be purchased at the Circulation Desk for 25¢ per sheet. Cost of copying onto the sheet is 10¢. Please ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk.

Color transparencies can be made at the Center for New Media Design (see Graphic & Printing Costs).
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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