3rd Floor
| Click on the area you are interested in to find out more about the services and resources available throughout the UTPA Library. |
 |
|
|
| FOOD AND DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE LIBRARY |
| PERIODICALS |
| Periodicals include magazines, newspapers, and journals. Anything that is published on a regular basis, whether it is daily, weekly monthly, or even annually is considered a periodical. The current print periodicals are shelved in call number order. Periodical titles are listed in the web catalog. Search the catalog to verify if UTPA Library owns or subscribes to the periodicals you need. |
| We ask that you DO NOT RESHELVE Periodicals, but place them on carts or in baskets placed throughout the 3rd floor. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
|
|
| Current Periodicals |
| Magazines and journals in paper copy for the current year are kept in the Current Periodicals Section on the north side of the floor and are arranged by title. Periodicals are kept in print form until they are bound (and stored on the fourth floor), or are received in microform. Paper newspapers are kept until they are received in microfilm. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
|
|
| Media (Audiovisuals) |
| The library contains a large collection of audiovisual materials, such as VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, etc, including materials required for classes, as well as the AFI's 100 greatest American movies of all time. Media are catalogued with the regular collection and can be found through the web catalog. Media may be checked out for up to three days; equipment is also provided for in-house use. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
|
|
| Reserve Room |
| Materials for class assignments are placed on reserve by faculty and teaching assistants. Checkout time for reserve materials varies from two hours to a number of days. Charge for overdue material is $.50 per hour, or any part of the day. Reserve material is listed in the web catalog and can be found by course title or by instructor's name. |
| The library also has laptop computers and digital cameras that can be checked out. The overdue fine for these materials is $5.00 per hour. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
|
|
| Service Desk |
| Library personnel are always available at the service desk to answer your questions. If you need assistance using the microform equipment, finding a periodical, using media, etc., ask at the service desk. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
|
|
| Microform reader/printers |
| Reader/printers are available to make reproductions of articles on microfilm reel or microfiche. These printers are self-serve, but you may ask at the Service Desk if you need assistance. The charge is $.20 per page, but debit cards may also be used. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
|
|
| Microfiche Collection |
| Periodicals on microfiche are arranged alphabetically by title in self-serve cabinets. Microfiche should be returned in the baskets placed on top of the cabinets or by the reader/printers. Please do not reshelve the microfiche. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
|
|
| ERIC Documents |
| ERIC Documents are kept in separate cabinets. The ERIC Index is available through the library's website. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
|
|
| Study Area Rooms |
| There are two large quiet study rooms on the third floor. One of the rooms has a big screen television, computer workstation, and projector that may be reserved by faculty or staff, at the Service Desk. Three small study rooms may be used for group study. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
|
|
| Microfilm Collection |
| Journals and newspapers on microfilm are shelved alphabetically by title. Census data, journals, and books reproduced on microfilm are also available. Microfilm boxes are labeled with titles and dates. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
|
|
| Assistance to the Physically Disabled |
| A Kurzweil machine for the visually challenged, and a TDD system (access via telephone) for the hearing challenged are available on the third floor. Inquire at the Service Desk on the third floor for arrangements to use this equipment. |
| Designated restrooms on all floors have been enlarged to accommodate wheelchairs, and higher computer workstation desks in the Reference Room and in the library classrooms are also provided. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
|
|
| Circulating books are housed on the second and third floors. BOOKS ARE IN CALL NUMBER ORDER. PLEASE DO NOT RESHELVE. |
| General Book Collection |
| Books are arranged by the Library of Congress Classification Schedule. This is an alphanumeric classification, which means that it begins with a letter of the alphabet and continues with a number. Example of a call number: |
| HV [major topic] 4708 [subtopic] .R43 [author] 1994 [publication date] |
| Books on the second floor have call numbers A (general works) through L (education). Books with call numbers L (education) through Z (library science) are on the third floor. |
| Return to 3rd Floor Map |
| Tour Contents 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor 4th Floor Tour Index |
