Search WorldCat A collection of libraries from around the country (and even some from around the world).  If you do not find what you are looking for in our library catalog or MelCat, then you try to find a library in this collection that might have the book you are looking for.  Once you request an item from WorldCat it usually takes 2-3 weeks for it to arrive.

Search Jackson District Library catalog Looking for a book that we don’t have, but you don’t have a week or more to wait for a MelCat request to be processed? You can search the holdings of the Jackson District Library system and Jackson Community College.  If they have the book or item you are looking for, you can have it sent to the Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library.  You will have to have a free account with them to request materials.

HaithiTrust Digital Library  This digitized collection includes full-text of works that are out of copyright or in the public domain and available for viewing or searching.  Overwhelmed by the size of this digital library?  Check out their “how-to-search” guide.

Project Gutenberg  This online collection holds over 30,000 free download-able ebooks to read on your PC, iPhone, Kindle, Sony Reader or other portable device.

Search the Library of Congress catalog The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress and is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States.

Renewals Holds, Recalls, and Fines

Renewals can be made in person at the Circulation Desk, by phone (517) 750-6742 or (517) 750-6442, or online at https://dromedary.arbor.edu/patroninfo/. Renewal privileges are extended unless another patron has placed a hold on the item. An electronic renewal is subject to White Library circulation policies.

A hold enables a patron to reserve the next use of an item currently in circulation. When several patrons place a hold on the same item a queue based upon the request date is established. A patron will be notified when the item becomes available. Holds can be placed in person at the Circulation Desk, by phone, or electronically.

The library reserves the right to recall materials that are in circulation. Various circumstances, especially when an item has been renewed and numerous patrons place a hold on it, will warrant a recall of the item.

Patrons are responsible for returning all materials on time and in good condition. The library sends four written notices. The fourth notice is a bill for the replacement cost, plus a processing fee and billing charge. Library privileges are revoked until the issue is resolved. If the item is returned after the fourth notice all fees are waived except for the $5.00 billing charge.

Copying/Printing Services

There is a photocopy machine on each floor of the library. Copies cost 10 cents each. Copies printed from the computer workstations are free. Copies made from the microfiche reader/printers are free.

Color Printing

The White Library offers two options for color printing: a Hewlett-Packard Color Inkjet 960C and a Hewlett-Packard Color LaserJet 4500. This service is provided for use in the development of educational projects and materials. Both printers are connected to the computers located in the Teacher Education Computer lab in the Library Lower Level. You cannot use the color printers from any other computers in the Library. Both printers offer high quality printing at different prices.

Color Printer Locations

• HP Color InkJet (Teacher Education Computer Lab)
• HP Color LaserJet (Behind Library Circulation Desk)

Color Printing Charges

$.50/page for all users, including students, faculty, staff and public.  The only exception is for Teacher Education student who are charged $.25/page for color printing in the Teacher Education Workroom.

Fees for color printing help defray the high cost of color print cartridges and toners. White Library will provide all printing supplies, including paper. There is a fee for all pages printed form the color printers, no exceptions! However, charges will be waived for any pages damaged due to a hardware problem (paper jam, toner low, smeared ink, etc.).

Procedures for Color Printing

LaserJet-using the LaserJet requires the following:

1. Notify the Library Circulation Desk that you want to use the LaserJet and leave your ID card with Circulation staff.
2. Return to the ED Lab computers and initiate copying. NOTE: You must select the correct printer, Color Laser, from the print que.
3. User retrieves copies from Circulation Desk staff and pays for copies made. Color printer charges cannot be charged to student accounts.
4. Hints:
   a. Only copy pages with color to the Color LaserJet
   b. Check your pages with Print Preview to make sure they are what you want.
   c. To avoid paying the color print fee, send a test page to the black/white laser printer located near the Teacher Education Workroom.
   d. If you are unsure or have any questions, please contact a Reference    Librarian or Library Staff person.

The Reference Desk in White Library is staffed by faculty librarians and library assistants.  They may be reached in person, by phone or by e-mail. They offer assistance with research for classes, citing sources for papers, explanation of library services, library instruction, etc.

Librarians are available for questions during Fall, Interim, and Spring terms:

Monday – Thursday      9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 1-10 p.m.

Friday  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 1-5 p.m

Saturday          1-5 p.m

Reserves are located at the Circulation Desk. These are materials that your professor leaves at the library as additional reading for a specific course. If your professor says that materials are “On Reserve at the Library”, please come to the Circulation Desk to inquire.

Some of the materials are for in-library use only, others may be checked-out overnight, others are due back in 3 days, others for 1 week. If materials are returned late, there is a fine incurred. If the fine is paid when the materials are returned, the fine is halved.

Laptops for In-Library Use

White Library provides laptops for SAU students, faculty, staff and administration use within the Library. The software loaded on each laptop includes: Microsoft Office 2000 (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Netscape or Internet Explorer as the Web Browser.

Borrower Requirements

• Only current SAU students, faculty or staff who have no outstanding bills for non-returned, overdue or damaged library items, may borrow laptops.
• Laptops must be checked-out in person by the person using the laptop. A current, valid SAU student or faculty/staff ID card is required to check out a laptop. If the borrower is an Adult Studies student with a non-photo SAU ID, a photo ID (such as a driver’s license) is required. There are no exceptions.
• The borrower’s ID will be kept at the Circulation Desk while the laptop is checked out. (A driver’s license will be photocopied and returned to the user.)
• A Library Laptop Borrower Agreement must be completed and signed each time a laptop is checked-out and when it is checked-in.
• The borrower is responsible for the laptop until the check-in form is completed. This includes inventoring of equipment, booting up the computer, and completing the check-in form. The borrower must remain at the desk (approximately 10 minutes) until the check in is complete.
• Personal earphones must be worn when using any of the computer sound functions such as CD-Audio, CD-Rom, websites with sound, etc.

Loan Periods

• Borrowers are limited to laptop check out of 1(one) 3 hour period per day.
• Laptops are for use inside the Library only. Laptops may not be taken from the Library for any reason, at any time.
• Laptops will stop circulating 2 hours before the Library closes each day.
• All laptops must be returned 1 hour before the Library closes.

Reservations

• Reservations may be made for Laptops up to one business day in advance through Lois Hunt by email, by phone, ext. 1442 (or 750-6442) or 1-800-968-9103, ext. 1442, or in person at the Circulation Desk.
• When a person requests use of a laptop the same day that it is needed for use, and none are currently available, a hold may be placed on a laptop. No laptops will be recalled from current users.

Overdue Charges

• Overdue charges are accrued in increments of $6.00 per 15 minutes (or a fraction thereof), equaling $24 per hour. ( No maximum fine.) Unpaid fines in excess of $6.00 results in the denial of all Library Check-out privileges until the fine is paid in full.

Loss, Damage or Replacement

• The person who checks-out a laptop is reponsible for it until the Laptop Check-In form is completed. (See “Borrowing Requirements” above.)
• Laptop borrowers are responsible for the full repair cost if the computer or accessories are damaged while checked out. Borrowers are responsible for the full replacement cost of the Laptop and/or any of the accessories if they are lost or stolen while on loan. The replacement cost may be up to $1,600.00
• Any loss, damage or defect must be reported to the circulation desk immediately.

Security

• Laptops may not be left unattended at any time. The borrower is responsible (including theft, damage, or loss) for the laptop while it is on loan. The laptop may be left at the circulation desk if the borrower desires to take a short break or leave the Library for a brief time.

Files and Software

• The attempt or act of loading or deleting files and/or applications onto the Hard Drive, or in any way interfering or disrupting SAU Ethernet applications, protocols or files, is strictly prohibited.
• Files must be used and saved on the floppy drive (A:\). Files can also be accessed and saved using the borrower’s Home Directory on Drive F:\. Files may not be save on the hard Disk of the Laptop.
• The borrower must supply his/her own floppy disk(s).

Printing

• Printing is not available from the Laptops. Files should be saved either to the user’s F drive, or saved to a flash drive. Students may then print their materials from another computer (campus or personal) connected to a printer.

Instructions for Connecting to the Network

• The library laptops are configured to connect to the SAU Network. Please seek assistance from a librarian.

Use of non-SAU Laptops

• Library users are welcome to use their own laptops in the Library. Only laptops with SAU network cards and software are able to connect to the SAU Campus ethernet. SAU students or employees may contact the Help Desk (ext. 1234) or by e-mail for details on how their laptop can be hooked to the SAU Network.
• There are no modem connections available for other e-mail or Internet service connection.

Upper Level

Main Level

Lower Level

The Spring Arbor University Archives are located in the lower level of Hugh A. White Library. The archives contain past records in a variety of formats. Types of materials include department/university brochures, faculty writings/speeches, correspondence, department/committee minutes, artifacts, honors’ theses, living case studies, yearbooks, The Free Methodist, various University related articles from the Jackson Citizen Patriot, faculty publications, etc.

Access to the SAU Archives is by appointment only. To make an appointment, contact University Archivist,  Susan Panak at spanak@arbor.edu or 517 750 6434.

Click here to request materials through InterLibrary Loan.

What is InterLibrary Loan?

Interlibrary Loan is a service that obtains books and articles from other libraries.

Who can use InterLibrary Loan?

This service is for all SAU students, faculty, staff and administration. These loans are provided by the InterLibrary Loan Department.

How do I use InterLibrary Loan?

When searching an any of the FirstSearch databases: InterLibrary Loan requests can be made electronically by selecting the ILL Button (located at the top of the citation page) and completing the accompanying form. Your request then goes directly into the computer database of Kami Moyer, ILL Technician. Contact Kami Moyer if you have questions.

Other InterLibrary Loan Requests-when you need an item that is not linked to FirstSeach you may request it by filling out a paper form, which is available in the library. You may send an ILL request here or fax (517-750-4837) your complete citation to Kami Moyer.

How long will materials take to arrive?

The requested materials usually arrive within 6 to 10 working days. However, at times it may take up to 3 weeks.

How long are the loan periods?

The loan period is determined by the lending institution. You will be notified by phone or e-mail when your material arrives.

Where do I pick up my InterLibrary Loan material?

You may pick up your materials at the Circulation Desk in the Library. If you are an Adult Studies student, the materials will be mailed to your home. Please return the materials to the Circulation Desk. If you are an Adult Studies student, please mail the materials to the Library, or ask the personnel at the SAU Campus Center to return them for you.

What is the policy regarding renewals?

In order to renew ILL materials, either contact the ILL department, or phone the department (517-750-6439) a least 1 week prior to the current date due. If the item is already overdue, it cannot be renewed. The ILL department will contact you either with a renewal date or a negative reply.

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