LOCATION: 209 Ladd Hall

PHONE: 701-231-8293

HOURS

For Chemistry Library hours, current month, go to the PALS online catatog. In file CAT, type: "hrs chem". For hours of another month, for example March, type: "hrs 03 chem".

You may also use WebPals. Click "Display Library Information", then click "Submit", then click "Other" and type "chem" at "Enter Branch Symbol" and click "Submit".

CIRCULATION POLICIES

All NDSU and Tri-College students, faculty and staff with a valid university I.D. may borrow materials from the Chemistsry Library. Other patrons may apply for special permits at the Circulation Desk, Main Library.

Books: Four weeks for students, extended loans for faculty, staff, and graduate students. All books are subject to recall after two weeks.

Periodicals: Seven day circulation to faculty and graduate students.

Reference: In-library use.

Reserves: In-library use.

LIBRARY MATERIALS

Books: The book collection contains nearly 7000 volumes which are shelved on the first 3 ranges and the east wall of the first study carrel. They are arranged by Library of Congress call numbers. Access to these materials is through the online catalog.

Periodicals: The Chemistry Library currently subscribes to 189 serials and periodicals. They are arranged by Dewey Decimal call numbers. Check the Tri-College Union List of Serials or the online catalog to determine which journals are located at the Chemistry Library. Volumes of chemistry journals older than 1973 are at the Main Library. Volumes from 1973-1977 are in Dunbar Hall storage (please ask for assistance). Volumes from 1978 to present are shelved in the Chemistry Library. A self-serve photocopier is available.

Reserves: Reserve materials are usually designated for in-library use only. Instructors may stipulate longer circulation periods. Ask at the desk for reserve materials.

Microforms: Many older periodicals are available only on microfiche. This is indicated in the Union List of serials or the online catalog. Microfiche is stored at the Main Library. Paper copies of articles on microfiche can be made using the microfiche reader/printer in the Main Library. There is a charge for these copies.

Theses: Chemistry theses are shelved separately in the copy room. They are arranged by year and then alphabetically by the author's last name.

Reference: The approximately 2,940 volume reference collection is located next to the circulation desk and is non-circulating. See THE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES FOR CHEMISTRY AND POLYMERS & COATINGS.

New Material: New journals and books are displayed near the desk.

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT RESHELVE BOOKS OR JOURNALS. The Library keeps Use Statistics which help determine which Journal Subscriptions to continue, and which Books to keep. When you are finished using material, please place it on the marked shelf near the new material.

Indexes: The indexes held by the Chemistry Library include:

• Analytical Abstracts, Ref. QD 71 A49
• Beilstein, Ref. QD 251 B4
• Chemical Abstracts, Ref. QD 1 A51
• Gmelin, Storage Reference QD 151 G52
• World Surface Coatings Abstracts, Reference Z 7914 P15 R48 (through January 1995)
• CA Surveyor (Polymer Coatings and Adhesives), CD-ROM in Reserve Cabinet

TRI-COLLEGE LIBRARIES COOPERATION

The NDSU picture ID may be used at Moorhead State University and Concordia College libraries to check out materials. Students and faculty must abide by the regulations of the lending library.

ONLINE CATALOG

As a member of the Tri-College, the NDSU Libraries participates in MSUS/PALS (Minnesota State University System/ Project for Automated Library Services). The online catalog contains the library holdings of NDSU, Moorhead State, and Concordia, as well as those of other state universities and colleges in Minnesota. The online catalog can also be used to search the holdings of many other libraries. Instruction sheets are located by the online catalog terminal, or ask the Library Staff for help.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICES

Items not owned by NDSU may be obtained through regional and national interlibrary loan networks. Request cards are available near the online catalog. The completed cards may be left at the desk or turned in at the Interlibrary Loan Office at the Main Library. Requests may be made electronically at http://www.lib.ndsu.nodak.edu/ill/ill-periodical.php. All materials must be picked up at the Main Library.

REFERENCE AND INFORMATION

The library staff will be happy to assist you in locating information. Feel free to stop at the desk for assistance.

Contact the Physical Sciences Librarian (231-1050) for an appointment if there are special reference questions, including online searches using STN or DIALOG. Costs for STN or DIALOG searches must be paid by the patron.

CHEMISTRY LIBRARY STAFF

Manager: Heather Heger. Phone: 701-231-8293.
Supervisor: Jeremy Brown, Physical Sciences Librarian. Phone: 701-231-1050.

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