VII. Services

The Gardner-Harvey Library

Gardner-Harvey Library
513-727-3222
http://www.mid.muohio.edu/library

Library Staff:
Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the staff if we can be of any assistance:

NAME	TITLE & AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY	PHONE	EMAIL
Burke, John	Library Director	727-3293	burkejj@muohio.edu
Frye, Sarah	Public Services Librarian; Interlibrary loan	727-3291	fryesm@muohio.edu
Howard, Joanne	Master Library Technician; Acquisitions & Financial Services	727-3225	howardjk@muohio.edu
Martindell, Belinda	Master Library Associate; Periodicals	727-3221	martinbb@muohio.edu
Shidler, Gayle	Master Library Associate; Circulation & Reserves	727-3459	shidlego@muohio.edu
Tumbleson, Beth	Assistant Library Director; Instruction sessions	727-3232	tumbleb@muohio.edu

Library Hours:
When classes are in session:
Monday-Thursday                                            8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday                                                               8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday                                                           12 Noon – 4:00 pm
Sunday                                                             Closed

Hours are shorter when classes are not in session and during summer sessions, holidays, and breaks.  Extended weekend hours are available preceding exams.  When in doubt, call the library or check our hours at http://www.mid.muohio.edu/library/hours.cfm.

Collection:
The library combines its in-house collection (more than 50,000 books, DVDs, and videos and approximately 250 periodicals) with access to over 200 web-based databases and the ability to borrow materials from other Miami University libraries and 90 other Ohio colleges and universities.  The databases are primarily periodical indexes and, in aggregate, offer full-text access to over 30,000 periodicals.  Off-campus access to these resources is available to all students, faculty, and staff members (please see http://www.mid.muohio.edu/library/remote.cfm for details).  Materials requested from other Miami libraries are typically available at our circulation desk in 2-3 business days, and items requested through OhioLINK (our statewide academic library consortium) are typically available in 3-4 business days.  Just use the library’s catalog to locate items and then click the “Request Item” button to start the request process. 

Placing Materials on Reserve:
The library staff is happy to assist you in making course readings or other materials available through our reserve collections.  Electronic reserves are a convenient way for students to access materials from home (linked either from the library’s site or from a web or Blackboard site).  Please contact Gayle Shidler with questions or see http://www.mid.muohio.edu/library/reserve.cfm.  The library is also building a collection of textbooks on reserve (see http://www.mid.muohio.edu/library/textbooks.cfm for a full list of included courses).

Instruction Sessions for Classes:
The library staff provides instructional sessions for classes on selected research tools and areas of the collection.  The sessions are tailored to a given assignment and are designed to be interactive and hands-on for students.  Please contact Beth Tumbleson or Sarah Frye to schedule one for your class.

The Library Environment:
The library offers 31 computer workstations for patron use and offers printing and copying at $.10 per page.  The campus-wide wireless network can be accessed in the library for use with personal laptops.  VCRs and DVD players are available, as are a document magnifier and an adaptive computer workstation for patrons with disabilities.  A variety of individual and group study seating options are available, including seating for group use of computers.  There is also a library instruction/computer lab which may be scheduled for classes or other meetings.

Technology Services

Technology Services supports Miami Middletown students, faculty and staff in their use of technology.  We support technologies for teaching and learning.  We provide excellent customer service, enhanced instructional technologies and access to Miami University’s information and technology resources.  


The main Computer Center and Helpdesk is located on the lower level of Gardner-Harvey Library. This facility is open for general purpose computing with access to instructional specific applications. Color and Black and white laser printing is also available.


Located in Levey, Thesken and Johnston Halls are several computer labs configured for in-class instructional and discipline specific purposes. 


Wireless network service is available in all buildings on the Middletown campus.  There are also green spaces (outdoor locations) that have been made available as well. Please visit http://www.units.muohio.edu/mcs/suppctr/muwireless/ for more information.


Audio Visual equipment is also available.  Please allow at least three (3) days advance notice before required usage. Request forms are available from faculty support or online at http://www.mid.muohio.edu/computer/av

For additional information please contact the helpdesk by phone at (513)-727-3356 or visit http://www.mid.muohio.edu/computer

Mail Center, Supply Room, Copy Equipment

1. Mail Room

U.S. Mail: picked up and delivered three times daily at the Faculty Support offices. Personal mail may not be routed through the University metering system.

Inter-Campus: the shuttle for inter-campus mail to Oxford or Hamilton leaves daily at 1:30 p.m. For mail to be on the Oxford shuttle it must be in the designated mailing area in the Faculty Support Offices by 11:45 a.m. or in the Mail Center by 1:00 p.m.

Federal Express: express package delivery is available. Mailing envelopes are available in the mailroom; costs will be charged to the department. Packages must be in the mail center by 3:00 p.m. for next day delivery.

2. Supply Room 24 Johnston Hall

   Paper for printers and departmental copiers, campus pocket folders, campus shipping labels, and campus name tags will continue to be available in 24 Johnston Hall.

   There is a supplemental office supplies contract with Staples. You can order on line at https://www.stapleslink.com/ and items are generally delivered the next business day (items ordered from the supply room are usually at a lower cost). Contact Business Services for logon ID and password. Faculty may obtain routine emergency supply items from Faculty Support in 205 Johnston Hall.

   Other services available in 24 Johnston Hall are copying machine, binding, paper shredder and self-service Scantron test scoring.

Quiz and Examination Preparation

The Faculty Support Office is available to assist with typing and duplicating quizzes, examinations, or any other course materials.  A “Work Request” form detailing specific instructions should be attached to each work request.  These are available in the Faculty Support Office.  Various office supplies are also available.

Telephone, FAX Machines/ ATM

See Appendices for explanation of the telephone system.

FAX machines are located at the Johnston Hall Faculty Support office, Thesken Hall Faculty lounge and Levey Hall Support desk. FAX numbers are listed in the Middletown Campus Telephone Directory.

Long distance cards are available for official long distance calls made off-campus.

ATM machine is located across from the Cashier's office in the north lounge of Johnston Hall.

Bookstore

The goal of the Miami University Bookstore Middletown Campus is to ensure your students obtain the books you require in your classroom at the most economical price. With your assistance we can accomplish our goal.

Order forms are distributed via campus email. Extra forms are available from the Bookstore or the faculty support offices.

Please keep the following information in mind when placing your orders:

• Your order should include course number, section letter and estimated enrollment.
• Be sure to include the author, title, edition, publisher and ISBN for each book you are ordering, as well as any special information that would help insure we get the correct version (for example, if the book comes with a computer disk or audio cassettes).
• Please indicate whether the book is required or optional.
• Any additional materials or supplies you will require may also be included on your list.
• Don’t forget to include your name, phone number and e-mail address, if you use it regularly, so we can contact you if we need additional information about your order.

If you plan to prepare a syllabus, class notes, lab manual, reading packet or other material and would like to have the bookstore distribute them, please include them on your textbook list so we can plan for them when setting up our shelves. For assistance in planning and producing such materials, please call the Miami University Copy Center at 529-6065. You may submit the original to the Bookstore and we will send to MCIS Copy Center with quantities required.

Finally, remember that if you are teaching on more than one campus you must submit a separate textbook list to the bookstore on each campus.

The Bookstore will provide publisher information upon request so you may request desk copies.

Order due dates are as follows: First Semester, April 1; Second Semester, October 1; Summer (all Summer terms) March 15.

Public Affairs and Marketing Communications

1. News

   The Public Affairs office is solely responsible for writing and distributing information about the Campus to area media. A minimum of two weeks prior notice is recommended in order to prepare news releases and to contact local weekly and daily papers and electronic media. Contact the Director of Public Affairs with complete information (time, day, date, place, name, and phone number of contact person, description of activities)

   The Director of Public Affairs is the Campus' official spokesperson. All media inquiries are to be directed to Public Affairs and Marketing.

2. Internal Communications

   The Public Affairs office is responsible for producing the Communiqué, F.Y.I. campus newsletter, and a weekly email calendar of events. Public Affairs also oversees the front page of the Miami University Middletown website.

3. Publications

   The Marketing Communications office works with departments and offices in the preparation of all campus promotional materials.

   All printed materials which represent the Campus and the University, including any use of the campus logo, must be cleared by the Marketing Communications Office. Guidelines for the development of publications are available.

4. Advertising

   Advertising is primarily for special programs and campus recruitment. Departments with funds that can be committed to advertising should contact the Director of Marketing Communications to plan such advertising. Advertising and promotion that are for programs that overlap campuses is coordinated by the Marketing Communications Director with Oxford and Hamilton staff.