University Library
Clarke Historical Library
Instructional Materials Center
Information Technology at CMU
Instructional Resources

University Library
The recently renovated and expanded University Library houses a collection of over 998,000 volumes of books, periodicals, and documents and maintains approximately 4,630 periodical and newspaper subscriptions and offers online access to hundreds of databases. The University Library also has a significant microform collection of 1,331,000 items which include long periodical and newspaper runs, as well as large sets of education research reports, early English and American books, presidential papers, and other manuscripts. The library is a selective depository for U.S. and Michigan government documents and maps. Research materials not available in the library can usually be obtained free from other sources around the country through the library’s Interlibrary Loan office.

More than just a collection of books and periodicals, the University Library is also the center of a large array of library services and study areas which are open 104 hours/week. An extended hours study room offers additional hours of study space.

The Libraries’ integrated system is a cornerstone of library services. It consists of CENTRA II, the online catalog of books, periodicals, music scores, maps, and audio-visual materials -- and provides access to online selected periodical articles and documents in arts and humanities; social and behavioral sciences; health, physical, and life sciences; business; and education. The libraries have over 300 workstations with high-speed Ethernet connections that provide access to the wealth of information resources available through the Libraries' Home Page, at http://www.lib.cmich.edu.

Reference Librarians are available every day of the week to assist students and faculty with reference questions and research projects. In addition to offering personal assistance from the reference desk, librarians also respond to inquiries via telephone (774-3864), e-mail, and online interactive chat.  They also offer library instruction to classes and teach Library/English 197, a one-credit course in basic library research skills. The Library has a wide variety of general and subject-specific indexes, abstracts, and other research materials, some in print and some in electronic format. Reference Librarians and staff will be glad to assist users in selecting and effectively accessing all of these resources.

Photocopy machines, including those for microforms and printers are available throughout the library for the convenience of patrons. Visually impaired patrons may use equipment and materials located in Student Disabilities Services on the first floor. Individual study rooms are also available.

Hours of service are posted in the library and at the entrances, but patrons may call 774-3294 any time for current library hours.
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Clarke Historical Library
The Clarke Historical Library, located on the first floor of the Charles V. Park Library, has over 65,000 volumes of books, 3,500 manuscripts, 10,000 reels of microfilm, and extensive collections of maps, newspapers, and visual images relating to the history of Michigan, the Old Northwest Territory, and the Great Lakes area. The collection also includes the Lucile Clarke Memorial Children’s Library, the Class of 1967 Presidential Campaign Biographies Collection, Native American material, the Central Michigan University archives, and the Wilbert Wright Collection of Africana and African-Americana. The core of the library was given to the university by Dr. Norman E. Clarke, Sr., Class of 1913. Students visiting the Clarke Library enjoy the well-researched displays that visually highlight the library’s resources. The Clarke Library also sponsors periodic lectures.  Hours of service are posted, or patrons may call 774-3352 for library hours or 774-3864 for reference assistance.
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Instructional Materials Center
The Instructional Materials Center, located on the lower level of Ronan Hall, serves Education and Human Services and the university and local community. This area houses instructional materials for prekindergarten through the twelfth grade, as well as the University's Children's and Young Adult Literature Collection, standardized tests, microcomputer hardware and educational software, teacher "tips and ideas", and school district information. Also housed in the IMC is the Michigan Department of Education's Textbook Collection which provides examination copies of K-12 textbooks published for sale in Michigan. The Media Production Area is available to assist students, staff, and area professionals in preparing instructional media of many kinds. Equipment is available to preview and produce audio and visual nonprint materials. The IMC word processing lab has Microsoft Office, ClarisWorks, and Super Paint. The EHS/Dow Chemical Multimedia Lab is set up for multi-media instruction and production. The Ameritech Telecommunications Lab is available for instructional and educational use. Further information, including hours, may be obtained by calling 774-3549. Tours can be arranged upon request.
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Information Technology at CMU
Central Michigan University has a wide variety of technology resources and technology support available for students, faculty, and staff. Information Technology (IT) is responsible for providing the CMU community with a diverse and technically rich learning and research environment. CMU and Information Technology support an ongoing planned investment strategy to keep CMU technology resources upgraded and available to students and faculty. CMU supports a growing emphasis on innovative learning and teaching through the use of an enabled technology infrastructure.

Public Computer Labs: State of the art instructional and student technology labs are strategically located throughout the campus to provide easy access for students and faculty. Many of the instructional and student labs operate extended daily hours and weekends. The main student lab, located at Woldt-Emmons/Saxe-Herrig residence hall complex is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Information Technology also maintains an 18-station public computer lab on the fourth floor of Park Library. The College of Business Administration also houses the CBA Computer Center in Grawn Hall, and the College of Science and Technology houses the Pearce Computer Center on fourth floor of Pearce Hall. There are approximately 430 computers available for student use through these public labs.

IT Help Desk: A technology help desk is housed in the first floor of Park Library. The IT Help Desk assists students, faculty, and staff on university sponsored software applications and hardware systems. In addition to general computing questions, assistance is also available for computer repairs.

CMU Student Portal: Central Michigan University offers a student-centered web portal located at: http://my.cmich.edu. The portal is designed specifically with CMU students in mind, and provides students with comprehensive information in a number of different topic areas that may be of importance to them. Some of these areas include activities, academics, employment, available services, and access to a variety of individual student records.

Student E-Mail Policy: CMU is very committed to increasing its interactions with students and improving strategies for conveying important information. Students are assigned a university e-mail address and are expected to read their e-mail daily so they are kept informed of current university events, dates for submitting materials, etc.

CMU Calling Card: All students, faculty and staff members of CMU are eligible to sign up for the CMU Calling Card program. The card offers highly competitive rates and calling plans for all long distance calls, and carries no minimum usage or monthly service fees. International rates vary depending upon the country being dialed. The card may be used anywhere in the United States. Additional cards for spouses or family members are also available.

IT Training: CMU recognizes the importance of supporting students, faculty, and staff in their daily use of technology and provides university-wide technology training courses. The Woldt Computer Lab offers a variety of technology workshops focusing on the areas needed most by students, faculty and staff. Online computer-based training is also available through the Michigan Virtual University.

Media Services: A large collection of instructional videocassettes is available for use in CMU classes, which are also available for checkout by students. Media consultation and A/V equipment maintenance are also available for class presentations.

Multimedia and Web Development: Graphic production, photography, video, multimedia materials, (e.g. CD-ROM), and web-site development for instruction is available through the Advanced Technologies area. This service is primarily used by faculty, however, limited assistance is provided to students.

Acceptable Use Policies: All users who operate or use any of the computing systems and networks of the university must abide by the acceptable use policies. The acceptable use policies are published on the web at http://www.oit.cmich.edu. The policies are intended to supplement other existing university and external policies, regulations and laws.
Please call the IT Helpdesk at (989) 774-3662 for additional information or visit the IT Web site at http://www.oit.cmich.edu.
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Instructional Resources
Instructional Resources provides comprehensive instructional support services to faculty, staff, and students. Services include development consultation, production of graphic, photographic, video, multimedia materials (e.g. CD-ROM), and web-site development for instruction. A large collection of instructional video cassettes is available for use in CMU classes and for viewing in the Self Instructional Systems Center (SISC). Media consultation and A/V equipment maintenance are available on request. Special equipment for remote video, computer, and multimedia presentations with operators is also available. The SISC provides individualized instruction in carrels capable of audio, slide/tape, video, and computer instructional modes. Workshops on technology applications and enhancement of productivity are offered through the Center for Academic and Professional Excellence (CAPE).
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