Requesting new books
Requests for new books can be sent to any of the librarians by e-mail or campus mail. Faculty will be notified when the books are received and ready to be checked out.
Faculty research
Please contact any of the librarians for assistance with your professional research. We will be happy to help you with identifying and obtaining the necessary materials.
Requesting class research instruction
- Faculty are encouraged to contact a librarian prior to giving a research assignment to a class. Librarians will help to identify useful resources, plan a library instruction session (if requested), identify materials to place on reserve, and find useful and appropriate print and electronic resources for the assignment. Note: Advance notice of research assignments enables the entire library staff to be prepared to assist students.
- Librarians will provide instruction covering general library use and/or library research for a specific subject area, course, or assignment.
- Day or evening classes can be scheduled.
- Library research classes need to be at least 30 minutes.
- Instruction is most effective when students are working on a specific assignment and when faculty also attend the instruction session.
- Contact Patty Clark x3221 to schedule a class.
Reserving audio visual equipment
Contact Audio Visual Coordinator Karen Hill x3239 with requests for audiovisual equipment.
Reserving a library room
Contact Meagan Storey x8771 or Patty Clark x3221 to reserve the Foley Family Classroom, Pruden Seminar room, or one of the five study rooms.
Placing materials on reserve
- View Reserves by instructor, course, or department.
- Bring materials to be placed on reserve to the Information Desk.
- Fill out reserve form at time of drop off and sign a copyright release waiver.
- Information needed on form: Semester, Instructor, Department, Course Name & Number, Checkout period (3 hour, 24 hour, or 3 day)
- Submit requests at least 3 working days before assigning materials to students.
- Materials will remain on reserve for one semester only.
- Personal materials will be returned at the end of each semester by campus mail.
- Hofheimer Library assumes no responsibility for copyright or lost/damaged materials.
- For questions about reserves contact Circulation Supervisor Karen Devereaux x3219.
Library division liaisons
Each division of the College has a library liaison as listed below. Liaison librarians attend divisional meetings and work with faculty in the divisions to ensure that library resources and services meet the needs of faculty and students. Contact Meagan or Patty to discuss library resources and services needed for your courses, students, or research. Book requests may also be sent to your liaison or any of the librarians.
- Humanities & Social Sciences : Meagan Storey x8771
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics: Patty Clark x3221
- Social Sciences: Meagan Storey x8771 or Patty Clark x3221
Requesting Interlibrary Loans
Interlibrary Loan is a service for Virginia Wesleyan College students, faculty and staff. The library will borrow books from other libraries or get copies of articles from publications that Wesleyan does not own. Contact Interlibrary Loan Coordinator Arianne Avery x3254 for assistance.