Going Beyond the Collection
The United Library offers many services. Just a few of them are detailed below.
Copying and Printing
Three
brand new machines were delivered for the 2007-08 year. Two print in color
or black and white and the third machine is a high speed black and white unit.
The copies are available for walk-up photocopying and are also networked to the
library public terminals and serve as printers. The cost for making
copies is .05/side for Black & White; .25/side for color. 8.5x 11 paper is
supplied. Patrons are asked to provide their own ledger or legal paper if
that is required. Card stock may be used in the by-pass tray of the color
machines. Documents may be scanned to a USB on the color machines at
no charge. Remote printing from anywhere in the world is available via the
"Print at Garrett" button on the main library "Welcome" page.
Displays and Exhibits
The
United Library hosts a variety of displays and exhibits. Our small display
cases change monthly. We are also happy to host tours of our rare book
room or facilities upon request.
Laptop Checkout
Members of the Seabury and Garrett communities with current Garrett or Seabury IDs may check out laptops for use within the main Garrett building. Details are available at the circulation desk at Garrett. Laptops are loaded with Office 2007 and Media Shout. A few have "Text-Aloud" which converts text to audio files for those with visual impairments. Borrowers must have their own USB flash drive in order to save their work.
Programs & Events
To complement the academic units, the library occasionally offers supplemental programming.
Meeting Spaces
Although
the United Library has numerous study carrels and tables for impromptu study
groups, public spaces may also be reserved by Garrett-Evangelical and
Seabury-Western student organizations, faculty and staff for meetings, classes,
receptions, and events. Please contact the
Library Director to schedule spaces. External groups are also
invited to make use of our architecturally stunning library facilities for
conferences, and other occasions. The library spaces are available
weekends and evenings during the summers; weekend mornings and Friday evenings
when school is in session. External groups are urged to contact the
Business Managers/Hospitality Offices ofGarrett-Evangelical
to learn about fees, if any, associated with utilities,
security, custodial or incidental expenses for use of library spaces. Hold
your next event at the United Library!