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Ford Motor Company Library/Learning Resource Center
DIRECTORY
DEPARTMENT
FLOOR
PHONE
Director’s Office
2nd Floor
727-8894
Secretary
2nd Floor
727-8894
Bibliographic Instruction
Bound Journals
Circulation
Coin-Operated Copying Machines
Computer Lab
Current Journals/Periodicals
Government Documents
LRC
InterLibrary Loan (ILL) & Media
Serials
Microforms
Public Access Workstations (PAWS)
Public Telephone
Receiving/Binding
Reference
Reserve
Restrooms
Study Rooms
Technical Services
Acquisitions
Cataloging
2nd Floor
5th & 6th Level Stacks
1st Floor
All Floors
3rd Floor
2nd Floor – Reference
1st Floor
727-8676
3rd Floor
3rd Floor
2nd Floor – Reference
All Floors
Outside Main Entrance
2nd Floor
2nd Floor
1st Floor
1st Floor
1st and 3rd Floors
727-8895
724-4688
2nd Floor
2nd Floor
727-8899
727-8898
Washington Room/ Rare Book Room
3rd Floor
727-8890
727-8900
724-4740
727-8891
727-8893
727-8896
724-4744
Ford Motor Company Library/Learning Resource Center Hours*
DAY
TIME
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
Fall 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Spring 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
*These hours are subject to change and holiday and intersession hours will be posted.
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MISSION
The fundamental purpose of the Tuskegee University Library System is to acquire, organize and
disseminate information which supports the educational program of the University and which
prepares the student to function responsibly as an individual within society.
The library’s mission statement is clearly related to and consistent with the institutional purpose.
The University’s mission statement specifies those goals, which define the institution; it places
the school in its own unique niche.
Introduction
The Tuskegee University Ford Motor Company Library/Learning Resource Center was
dedicated on March 15, 2001, at the Hollis Burke Frissell Library Building. The official name
change was the result of the completion of a 4.5 million dollar renovation to the Hollis Burke
Frissell Library facility. The Hollis Burke Frissell Building was built in 1932 and named in
honor of the late Dr. Hollis Burke Frissell, second principal of Hampton Institute. The new Ford
Motor Company Library/Learning Resource Center is consistent with the many technological
changes today in Library and Information Science. Additionally, there are three departmental
libraries located in their respective areas of Architecture, Engineering and Veterinary Medicine.
Currently, the main library collection contains over 335,000 volumes of books and bound
journals, over 1,400 subscriptions to magazines and journals, at least twenty newspapers, over
95,000 microforms and over 30,000 government documents.
Numerous general and subject databases are accessible online through the library’s web site
www.tuskegee.edu/libraries. Off-campus access is available for users with a valid Tuskegee
University username and password. The Tuskegee University Library System is designed to
serve the study, teaching and research needs of Tuskegee University students, faculty and staff.
This guide to the Ford Motor Company Library/Learning Resource Center includes a
directory of department locations, telephone numbers, hours of operation, floor plans of the Main
Library building and a listing of services available. All Library users are asked to follow Library
Policies and Procedures.
Study areas, photocopiers and water fountains are available on each floor. There are two group
study rooms, accommodating 12 to 15 students located on the first and third floor of the library.
Public Access Workstations (PAWs) are available in all the service areas and departmental
libraries for library-related research and do not contain productivity software such as Microsoft
Office. Access to these workstations may be restricted to Tuskegee University students, faculty,
and staff.
Wireless access is available throughout the Library for users with laptops equipped with a
wireless Ethernet card.
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First Floor
FIRE EXIT
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STUDY
ROOM
COPY
MACHINE
PUBLIC ACCESS
WORKSTATION
WATER
FOUNTAIN
HANDICAP
WORKSTATION
LEGEND
FIRE EXIT
ELEVATOR
PUBLIC
PHONE
RESTROOM
Circulation
The Circulation/Reserve Division is located on the first floor of the Ford Motor Company
Library/Learning Resource Center. All materials from the library must be checked out at the
circulation desk. Each patron must present a current Tuskegee University ID card to check out
library materials. Students may borrow a book for thirty days. However, members of Tuskegee
University faculty may borrow items for the entire semester. A limit of ten books may be
checked out.
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Circulation Desk
Reserve Room
The Reserve Room contains materials that have been put on “reserve” by instructors as required
reading for students in their courses. Students can check to see if materials have been placed on
reserve through the online catalog. Items on reserve can be searched by: course number,
instructor, title and subject. Patrons must again present a valid T.U. ID card to utilize these
materials. The Reserve Room also houses newspapers, phone directories, and popular
magazines. There is also a collection of popular and recreational reading materials in the
Reserve Room. Patrons are allowed to check out these books.
Government Documents
The Library was designated a Federal Depository Library in 1907. Depository library programs
are effective means for providing wide dispersal of and free public access to government
information.
The primary mission of this department is to provide access to information resources that support
the educational and research needs of the students, faculty and staff of Tuskegee University.
Although we receive publications from all agencies of the Federal Government, subjects selected
most comprehensively are from the departments of Agriculture, Education, Health and Human
Services. Formats include, but are not limited to, paper, microfiche, maps, and electronic
products.
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In addition, the collection addresses the needs of the 3rd Congressional District of Alabama by
providing unrestricted access to public information in a variety of media, either on-site or from
remote locations.
The Government Documents Division is conveniently located on the 1st floor of the library. The
reading room of Government Documents is conducive for reading and studying. Public Access
Workstations (PAWS) are accessible for printing, downloading from CD-ROMs and government
database access via the WWW. The Federal Depository Library homepage can be visited at
www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/index.html. A link to the Federal Depository Library
homepage is also available through the library’s homepage, www.tuskegee.edu/libraries (click
on Government Documents).
Library homepage
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Second Floor
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BIBLIOGRAPHIC
INSTRUCTION
CLASSROOM
MICROFORMS
AREA
REFERENCE
DESK
REFERENCE COLLECTION
CURRENT
PERIODICALS
COPY
MACHINE
PUBLIC ACCESS
WORKSTATION
WATER
FOUNTAIN
PRINTER
LEGEND
ELEVATOR
FIRE EXIT
MICROFILM
READER/
PRINETRS
STUDY CARRELS
Bibliographic Instruction (B.I. Lab)
Bibliographic Instruction encompasses all activities designed to teach the library user about
library resources and research techniques. Course-related instruction is the usual method of
teaching. The instructor schedules a class for library instruction during one or two sessions of
his/her class time. The librarian prepares a bibliography of the appropriate library resources for
the course or topic assigned and students are shown how to effectively navigate databases and
utilize other library resources to retrieve the information relevant to their research topics.
Freshmen orientation sessions are designed to introduce new students to our library resources
and services. A Power Point presentation provides them with a general overview of our library's
catalog and other electronic databases. A typical session consists of an orientation/tour of the
library facility, a PowerPoint presentation and a syllabus/bibliography of the appropriate library
resources for the course or topic assigned.
The BI classroom can accommodate a small class of students or a small group for formal
instruction. Large groups may be divided into more than one session or they may use the
computer lab on the third floor of the main library.
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Additionally, the Bibliographic Instruction classroom is used by members of the faculty and staff
for training purposes. The library staff welcomes this integrative spirit of cooperation among the
Tuskegee University Family.
Bibliographic Instruction Classroom (B.I. Lab)
Reference Division
The Reference Division, located on the second floor, is responsible for providing a variety of
services to assist the Tuskegee University community. In addition to formal library instruction
offered by the Bibliographic Instruction Division, the Reference staff provides individualized
consultation to help develop and focus on research strategies; utilizing computerized searching of
the online catalog and databases the library subscribes to via the Internet.
The Reference Collection contains materials ranging from general background information (e.g.
Encyclopedia Britannica) to more detailed and subject-oriented information such as
Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, Encyclopedia of Business and Finance, Encyclopedia
of Psychology, Encyclopedia of Sociology and the Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family. Also,
subject indexes, dictionaries and handbooks can be found in the Reference collection. In
addition, there is a strong collection of critical sources in the humanities. Materials in the
Reference collection cannot be checked out.
The Reference Collection also houses all Master Theses written by the graduate students of
Tuskegee University.
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ONLINE CATALOG / DATABASES
The library’s online catalog is an index to all the books, journals and other materials the library
offers. The catalog is accessible via the worldwide web. The search interface is user-friendly
and offers fast delivery. One can search by author, title, subject and keyword.
To access the library’s catalog, simply type the University’s URL. Instructions:
~ Type in www.tuskegee.edu
~ Click on Libraries
~ Click on Library Catalog
The library subscribes to several databases via the Internet. The databases are accessible through
the library’s homepage. The databases range in subject matter from general to specific.
Library Online Catalog
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Third Floor
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COPY
MACHINE
WATER
FOUNTAIN
WORKSTATIONS
LEGEND
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PRINTER
ELEVATOR
Learning Resource Center (LRC Lab)
InterLibrary Loan (ILL) Processing – Materials not owned by Tuskegee University can be
obtained from other universities through InterLibrary Loan. Articles are usually received in
three to five days, and books are received in four to seven days. There is no charge for items
obtained from universities in Alabama. You can access the ILL form (pdf) on the Library
homepage and fax it to 727-9282. (Online form will be available soon.)
Media – The library has an extensive collection of non-print resources (DVDs, CDs, videos,
cassette tapes, filmstrips, slides, records, etc.) and equipment to support the total instructional
program at Tuskegee University. A viewing room is available to view media materials in the
library or they can be checked out for classroom presentations. To reserve the Viewing Room,
please call 727-8895 or access the Room Reservation form (pdf) on the Library homepage and
fax it to 727-9282. (Online form will be available soon.)
Serials Processing – All serials received by Ford Motor Company Library/Learning Resource
Center are processed in the LRC.
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Sub-Computer Lab – The LRC serves as a sub-computer lab for the library. Six computer
workstations are available for student use.
Typewriters are also available in the LRC.
LRC Lab
Washington Room / Rare Book Room
The Washington Room, located on the third floor, named in honor of Booker T. Washington,
contains materials that are “by and about Black People.” It is comprised of over 30,000 volumes
and several microform sets. Although, its strongest holdings are in African-American history
and literature, materials about Africa and the entire Black Diaspora are included.
Adjacent to the Washington Room is the Rare Book Room. The rare book collection is
comprised of books published before 1900, books published in limited editions, valuable first
editions and autographed books. It contains a sizeable collection of abolitionist literature. All
publications by and about the Presidents of Tuskegee University and George Washington Carver
are housed in the collection. Also, a large collection of pamphlets dealing primarily with racial
issues is housed in the Rare Book Room.
Computer Laboratory
Located on the third floor of the main library is the Computer Lab, which offers students access
to online information retrieval, word processing, data management, publishing, and presentation
capability. The lab is equipped with forty-two personal computer workstations offering highspeed Internet access, wireless networking capability, a scanner, a video cassette/DVD player
and a ceiling-mounted video projector for instruction and demonstration purposes.
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In addition to up-to-date application software, the lab is also networked so students can access
TU Online (Blackboard) for coursework, TigerWeb to access course and account information,
TigerNet for e-mail/communication purposes, as well as the library’s online catalog.
The Computer Lab also offers access to many online journal subscriptions, databases and
numerous other Internet resources needed for research and educational purposes.
The Computer Lab is handicap accessible and the workstations are equipped to handle physically
challenged users.
Library Computer Lab
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DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARIES
Departmental Library Hours*
Architecture
Engineering
Veterinary Med.
Mon – Thu
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Fri
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sat
CLOSED
CLOSED
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun
CLOSED
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
*These hours are subject to change and Holiday and Intersession hours will be posted.
Architecture
727-4269
The Architecture Library is located on the first floor of Wilcox-C and is designed to serve the
research needs of the students and faculty in the Department of Architecture. The Architecture
Library houses a collection of over 12,000 books and subscribes to over 100 journals in
architecture and related areas. The Engineering Library and Main library (Ford Motor Company
Library) provide supplemental resources.
Indexes located in the Architecture Library include: Architecture Index, Art Index, Construction
Index, NA Index and the Avery Index to Architecture Periodicals. The library also has the
following indexes on CD-ROM: Avery Index, Graphics Standards Index and the Sweet Catalog.
A collection of slides and drawings of the campus and off campus buildings are also available.
Computers are located in the library for Internet and database searching. A microfilm/reader
printer and a photocopier are available.
Engineering
727-8901
The Engineering Library is located on the second floor of the College of Engineering,
Architecture, and Physical Science (CEAPS), Luther Hilton Foster Hall and is designed to serve
the research needs of the students and faculty in the School of Engineering. The library houses a
collection of over 11,000 books, over 3,500 bound periodicals and subscribes to over 200
journals in Engineering and related areas. The Architecture Library and the Ford Motor
Company Library provide supplemental resources.
Online resources include Engineering Village 2, the Oxford University Journals Online and
ScienceDirect. Additional resources available are the Engineering and IEEE Indexes and the
Electrical and Electronic Abstracts.
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Computers are located in the library for Internet and database searching and a photocopier is
available.
Veterinary Medicine
727-8307
The T.S. Williams Veterinary Medical Library is located on the main entry level of Patterson
Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health complex. The collection
covers the subject areas of large and small animal medicine and surgery (clinical sciences),
biomedical sciences, and pathobiology.
Currently, the total holdings are over 31,000 volumes, which include 18,800 volumes in
monographs, 400 journal titles, 3,021 volumes in microfilm, and 8,877 volumes of bound
journals. InterLibrary Loan, document delivery, and bibliographic instruction are services
offered to faculty, staff and students.
Additionally, audiovisual materials can be located in the Audiovisual/Autotutorial Laboratory,
which is located in the Williams/Bowie Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and
Allied Health complex. The collection covers veterinary medicine, surgery and other related
areas. There are currently over 3,552 volumes in the audiovisual collection.
Computers are located in the library for Internet and database searching and a photocopier is
available.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Archives
727-8889/8888
The functions of the Tuskegee University Archives, located in Charles Drew Hall, are to
preserve the history of the University and Afro-Americans, and to organize and describe the
materials so that they are readily available for research. The manuscript collection includes
some of the papers of Booker T. Washington, Robert R. Moton, Frederick D. Patterson, Luther
H. Foster, George Washington Carver, Albon L. Holsey, Thomas M. Campbell, Isaac Fisher,
The Southern Conference Educational Fund, The Southern Courier and other distinguished
persons and organizations.
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