Services
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Research Assistance
The knowledge navigators in the Library can help you find all kinds of resources and information. Research assistance can include:
- Finding resources and information
- Answering questions
- Locating facts and statistics
- Finding material to complete class assignments
- Citing sources and compiling bibliographies
- Preparation of research papers, speeches, or presentations
Technology Assistance
The Library is more than books and magazines. We can assist you with technology issues including:
- Connecting to wireless networks
- Configuring laptops
- Logons and password strategies
- Software tips and techniques
- Printing, scanning, or processing documents
Teaching or Instructional Assistance
The Library faculty are your instructional partners. We assist with the teaching/learning process through individual sessions in classes, with individual faculty consultations, embedded in specific classes, and by providing customized instructional resources. We are able to provide on-site instruction either within or outside of the Library facility --- all tailored to your specific needs.
Discuss your requirements by contacting the Information Desk at 304-788-6901 or by emailing Dr. Charles A. Julian at: charles.julian@mail.wvu.edu.
Study Spaces/Gathering Places
The Library has different places where you can study, relax, or meet friends:
- On-site computer labs
- Casual seating areas
- Study rooms (reserve them online)
- Academic Success Center [Ground Floor of the Library – tutoring, testing, computer lab]
Teaching and Learning Commons - Keyser Affiliate (TLC)
The Library hosts the Keyser affiliate of the Teaching and Learning Commons where you can:
- Participate in media creation (audio, graphics, streaming media, and video production)
- Use 3D printers to create three-dimensional objects
- Use computer modeling programs to mechanically design objects and create specifications
- Explore ways to enhance the teaching and learning process (interactive learning objects, infographics, or audio/visual course design elements)
Borrowing From Other Libraries (Interlibrary Loan)
When you need to locate material not owned by the Mary F. Shipper Library, it’s possible to request and/or borrow materials from other libraries (interlibrary loan or ILL). Physical items are mailed to the Library, so be sure to make your request early enough to allow time for the material to arrive. When possible, the Library requests electronic submission of information which expedites its receipt. PSC Library users who wish to borrow materials from other libraries via ILL must log on to ILLiad with their WVU Login credentials and register their account. Contact the Information Desk for more details.
Alumni
The Potomac State Library, WVU Libraries, and the WVU Alumni Association offer online library resources for alumni through the Alumni Library Gateway. Alumni are a vital part of the University community. We have created the Gateway as a means of assisting you with your lifelong learning needs. For more information, please see our Alumni Resources page
If you are already an Alumni Association member, you may register for access to our two alumni databases.