MATERIAL LOCATIONS

All materials in the library catalog have a call number and a location. Library materials are shelved by subject, and call numbers reflect these subjects. For some materials, the format (oversize book, video, DVD, etc.) determines its location in the library. To locate materials in the library, learn the call numbers, locations, and the physical layout of the library.

Library Map (PDF file)

Library Facilities and Equipment

Circulating Books
Circulating books are available on the second and third floors of the Library. For Circulation Policies, please see Borrowing Materials.

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College Archives
The College Archives is located on the third floor of the Upjohn Library Commons in Room 329. The College Archives serve as the repository for materials that trace the history of Kalamazoo College from its founding in 1833 through the present day. The Archives may be contacted at (269) 337-7151 or archives@kzoo.edu.

Please see the Archives website for more information.

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Microfilm/Microform Collection
The Microfilm and microfiche collection are located in Reference on the main floor. A Reader for microform and microfiche is available, as well as one printer for printing microform pages, also located on the main floor next to the microform cabinets. Prining cost is 10¢ per page; please pay for printouts at the Circulation Desk.

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Newspapers
Current newspapers are available on the second floor, next to the Reading Room and current periodicals. To find out what newspapers the Library owns, search Ariadne, the Library Catalog.

The Library subscribes to many newspapers online through several databases. Please see the Library's Finding Newspapers guide. You may also search the Electronic Journal Finder to find a specific newspaper title online.

Newspapers on microform are located in the microform collection on the main floor in Reference.

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Oversize Books
Oversize books are circulating books that are too large to fit on regular shelves. Oversize books are located on the west side of the third floor of the Library (near the Archives).

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Periodicals
Periodicals are shelved in multiple areas. Current, unbound issues are shelved on the second floor outside the Reading Room and arranged alphabetically by title. Current periodicals may be photocopied, but may not be checked out or removed from the Library.

Older issues of periodicals are bound and are located on moveable shelving outside the Reading Room on the second floor. These volumes are arranged by call number. Bound periodicals circulate for three days to current Kalamazoo College students, faculty, and staff.

Some periodicals are shelved in a Library storage area. These items can be requested through Ariadne and are retrieved once every 24 hours. See How to Request Storage Materials for more information.

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Rare Book Room
The A.M. Todd Rare Book Room is located on the third floor of Upjohn Library Commons, Room 326.

The A.M. Todd Rare Book Room houses a distinctive collection of rare and unusual books and manuscripts acquired by the college through the benevolence of alumni and friends.
Please see the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room website for more information.

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Reference
Reference books are arranged by call number on the first floor near the Reference Desk. Reference materials do not circulate, but patrons are welcome to photocopy portions of Reference books (within copyright guidelines).

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Senior Individualized Projects (SIP's)
A limited selection of Kalamazoo College Senior Individualized Projects is listed in the online catalog. Not all SIP's submitted to the College are in the library's collection; many reside in the departments to which they were submitted.

SIP's do not circulate and are stored in an area not accessible to the public. If you would like to see an SIP, ask the reference staff for assistance.

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Sound Recordings
Compact discs and audio tapes are stored in the Circulation area. Call numbers for CD's begin with "W18" and the location is "Circ /Compact Disc." Call numbers for audio tapes begin with "W15" and the location is "Circ/Audio Tape."

Please look up the call number for the recording you want in Ariadne and take the title and call number to the Circulation Desk.

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Storage Materials
Some circulating books and periodicals are located in Storage. You may request these items through Ariadne using the Storage Request button, or at the Circulation Desk using a paper form. The items will be retrieved for you within 24 hours and may be picked up at the Circulation Desk.

How to request storage materials through Ariadne

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Videos and DVD's
Videos and DVD's are stored in the Circulation area. DVD's and videos circulate for 24 hours to current Kalamazoo College students, faculty, and staff. Read more about about Video and DVD Collection.

To request a video or DVD, look up the call number for the item you want in Ariadne and take the title and call number to the Circulation Desk. Call numbers for videos and DVD's begin with "W22" or "W23" and the location is "Circ Desk/Videos."

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