Collection The collection is developed primarily to support the curriculum of the University.  The Library houses over 100,000 books. The online catalog serves as an index to the books in the library.  Through participating in the Library Management Network, patrons may access holdings in twelve area libraries as well.  Instructions for use of the online catalog may be found near each catalog terminal.  Please ask the Reference Librarian if you need assistance.

The Library carries approximately 220 serial subscriptions in conventional paper format.  All subscriptions are listed in the Library's periodical holdings list, available in the Reference area.  Additionally, electronic databases provide full-text for articles in thousands of periodical titles.  Inquiries about specific titles carried by the library, and questions regarding the selection and use of appropriate periodical indexes, should be directed to the Reference Librarian on duty.  Informational sheets are available at Reference describing the nature and use of the major indexes.

For books and periodicals not owned by the Athens State University Library, most can be provided quickly and free of charge for current Athens State faculty and students through Interlibrary Loan services.  To inquire about obtaining material from other libraries, ask at the Reference Desk, or contact Interlibrary Loan directly by phone at 233-8296, by e-mailing Judy Stinnett, or by accessing the request for the ILL through the Online Catalog.


Library Services
Research Assistance
Individual research assistance is available by appointment or walk-in. Our Reference Staff's first priority is service to our students, faculty, and community.

Interlibrary Loan
As a member of the regional Library Management Network and the international Online Computer Library Center, we have access to the holdings of libraries throughout the world. A current library user card is required for interlibrary loan service. ILL Services locates and provides access to materials not available at Athens State University Library. Because the borrowing, lending, and photocopying of materials is provided as a courtesy, certain resrictions must be adhered to. For more information on Interlibrary Loan policies, view the policies page.

Printed Handouts
On various topics. Available at several locations throughout the library.

Online Library Catalog
The online catalog permits access to the book holdings of the library as well as regional holdings of 16 library systems in over 29 locations in North Alabama, via the Library Management Network. Remote patrons may reach the LMN Catalog at: www.lmn.lib.al.us .

Internet Access
The Information Super-Highway via the World Wide Web is now available for patron use. Specific policies are posted in the library. Children under the age of 15 must be attended by an adult while in the library.

Periodical Indexes
Printed indexes to periodical literature are located in Reference, and are of either a general nature (i.e., Readers' Guide) or geared to particular subjects (i.e., Humanities Index, Business Periodicals Index, etc.). Electronic indexes to periodical literature are available through the Library Web Site.

Group Study Rooms
Available by reservation through the circulation Desk: 256-233-8218