Departments
Circulation
Reference
Bibliographic Instruction
Archives
Technical Services
Circulation: Located on the first floor, the Circulation Department serves as the center of all activity in the Library/Learning Resource Center. This is where borrowing and returning of all library materials takes place, items are placed on reserve, and conference/study rooms are reserved. Bethune-Cookman University identification cards are also validated for library use at the circulation desk. For more information call (386)481-2186 or send an e-mail to askalibrarian@cookman.edu
Reference: The Reference Department is located on the first floor of the Carl S. Swisher library just pass the circulation desk and should be your first stop if you need help in using the library.
The Reference Department offers personal assistance and instruction in the use of library resources to members of the B-CU community (for on-campus and remote users)Reference librarians will answer questions concerning the location and use of the library’s resources. The Staff in the Reference Department offers help with any question, using the full range of print materials and electronic databases, catalogs, indexes, full text journals, e-books and online encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories and data that’s available in the library. The Reference Area includes 15 public workstations with access to library resources. The Reference Staff can advise in the selection of the most appropriate databases for any given topic and instruct in their use. For more information contact Joseph Campbell at (386)481-2188 or campbelj@cookman.edu, Laura Quatrella at (386)481-2118 or lauraq@cookman.edu, Tereese Cook at (386)481-2416 or cookt@cookman.edu, or AndreJansons at (386)481-2186 or jansonsa@cookman.edu.
Bibliographic Instruction: Understanding how to find and use relevant information is essential to the success of a student’s academic career. The Bibliographic Instructors are responsible for introducing the various information resources that are available in the library so that students form both academic and lifelong research skills can meet their information needs. Instruction is given specifically in how to search within the university’s online databases, how to search for books and other materials in the library, and how to determine relevant information on the World Wide Web. Other important library services are also discussed.
Classroom sessions are offered via the Bibliographic Instruction lab in the library, however, individual instruction is also available. To request an individual or classroom session with the bibliographic instructor, please fill out the form that is provided on this page. For more information contact on library instruction to courses offered in Freshman College, please contact Laura Quatrella at (386)481-2118 or lauraq@cookman.edu. For all other courses contact Tereese Cook at (386)481-2416 or cookt@cookman.edu. For courses offered after 5p.m., please contact Andre Jansons at (386)481-2186 or jansonsa@cookman.edu.
Archives: The Bethune-Cookman University Archives contains a wide variety of materials in various formats that depict the lives and works of individuals who contributed to this institution. There is a collection of documents, which include numerous programs and a wealth of photographs that date back to the time of our founder. There is also an extensive collection of documents which reflect the business of this school in detail up to the contemporary time. Many materials are now housed in acid-free boxes, but there are also significant amounts of organized vertical files in the Display Room. All materials are available for the use of visitors and researchers within the parameters of a strict in-house use only policy. The Display Room is openly available to visitors during the hours of 9 to 5 from Monday to Friday, and most on-site research by patrons takes place there. The archive provides copies of any textual or visual items for a minimal fee, depending on the type of medium in question. Digital copies of some material may be available. Contact Angelo J. Salvo, University Archivist for further information at 386-481-2189 or salvoj@cookman.edu.
Technical Services: Technical Services is responsible for selecting, organizing, and managing the library’s print, media, and online resources and equipment.
The Acquisitions/Collection Development Librarian evaluates, selects, and orders materials for the library that will support B-CU’s educational programs and meet the needs of library users. She performs subject analysis of library collections, reviews requests from faculty, staff, and students for new items, supervises weeding, and participates in organizing materials.
The Cataloger assigns classification codes, subject headings, and creates a machine readable record for each item that is added to the library collection. These records are displayed in the library’s online public access catalog (OPAC) and provide access points for identifying and locating needed materials. She supervises the physical processing and repair of library materials, and participates in weeding and organizing materials.
The Electronic Services Librarian manages the library’s electronic resources, systems, and interlibrary loan service. She maintains the library’s integrated system, provides technical assistance in using electronic resources, and participates in maintaining the library’s electronic interfaces and web presence.
For more information contact the Collection Development/Acquisitions Librarian, Helen Morey at (386)481-2417 or moreyh@cookman.edu, Cataloger, Geraldine Kohn at (386)481-2187 or kohng@cookman.edu, or Electronic Services Librarian, Trisha Toller Webb at (386)481-2415 or webbt@cookman.edu.
