Audience: Students
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What software is available on the library computers?
Kares Library has both PCs and Macs for student use. Student computers are equipped with Microsoft Office and/or Apple iWork Suites and other selected programs that support Athens State University curriculum. PCs for public use have only an internet browser and Notepad.
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Where is the Kares Library located and how do I get there?
Street Address Mailing Address Athens State University Kares Library407 East Pryor StreetAthens, Alabama 35611 Athens State University Kares Library300 N. Beaty StreetAthens, Alabama 35611
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What software do the public computers have on them?
These computers offer an internet browser and Notepad, but not Microsoft Office. Printing is available at $0.25 per page. All prints must be paid for at the front desk. We do not give refunds for unwanted print jobs.
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How are the print books organized in the library?
Kares Library classifies books using the Dewey Decimal System. The major Dewey Decimal divisions are: 000 Computers, Information, & General Reference 100 Philosophy & Psychology 200 Religion 300 Social Sciences 400 Language 500 Science 600 Technology 700 Arts & Recreation 800 Literature 900 History & Geography Reference books, such as encyclopedias, are for in-library-use only…
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As an Athens State University faculty, can I arrange for my class to get a tour of the library?
Contact your Librarian to schedule tours and Library instruction College of Arts & Sciences: Laken Smith College of Business: Mary Aquila, Jennifer Williams College of Education: Jennifer Wolfe, Lanie Williamson
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What do I do if I’ve lost or damaged a book?
If a library book is damaged, bring it back to us. The library will determine the cost of repair and you will be billed accordingly. Materials that cannot be repaired will be billed as Lost Items. All damaged materials remain the property of Kares Library. If a library book is lost while checked out to you,…
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There is an embedded librarian in my class. What does that mean?
Your embedded librarian is a reference librarian who acts as a support person for any research assigned in your Blackboard class. This librarian has access to the course, so he or she is familiar with your assignments and their requirements. The librarian usually posts a research assistance thread in the discussion forum with contact information…
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What are eBooks and how do I access them?
eBooks are digital copies of books, usually in either a PDF or EPUB format. eBooks in the library collection can be found through our One Search search box on the library homepage, or by searching the library catalog in the “Books” tab on the library homepage. eBooks can be downloaded for reading. When the load period…
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I am not an Athens State University student. Can I use the Kares Library?
Although Kares Library at Athens State University is primarily intended to support the research needs of Athens State students, faculty, and staff, the library is open to the public. Anyone can come into the library and use its services and resources on the premises, including reference services, materials and two public access computers. A library…