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B. D. 欧文斯图书馆 is a service-oriented library designed to meet the varied learning 和研究 needs of Northwest students, 教师, 和工作人员. The library collection 和 services support scholarly research 和 provide current information that promotes student competencies concerning lifelong learning, 批判性思维, 沟通, 和研究.
The library’s website provides access to materials for currently enrolled students, 教师 和工作人员 through the library’s robust catalog 和 databases. The library provides books, 电子书、文件及 electronic periodicals. Through the EBSCOhost platform, 电子书 are available with additional access to more items through the 全州目录 maintained by the MOBIUS consortium of libraries. 馆际互借 service is available for additional materials.
The librarians deliver assistance with research 和 citations through broad array of delivery methods, 包括聊天, 未经预约而来的, 电子邮件, 电话, 指南 和 instructional sessions. To make a special appointment for getting personalized research assistance on a specific topic, 在这里申请一个.
B.D. 欧文斯图书馆 will inspire intellectual 和 personal growth.
B.D. 欧文斯图书馆 aspires to provide quality 资源, 专家服务, 和 inclusive spaces to cultivate intellectual growth 和 life-long learning in the diverse communities we serve.
连接: engage with students, 教师, staff, 和 community members
多样性: be inclusive 和 respectful, value individual 和 cultural differences, ideas, 和 perspectives
教育: 提供服务, 资源, 和 conditions to foster lifelong learning, intellectual curiosity, 和创新
Intellectual Freedom: foster exchange of controversial or unconventional ideas 和 provide an environment 和 collection that does not censor information
隐私: provide confidentiality for users
专业: act with integrity, be competent, 和 communicate in a timely 和 open manner
可持续性: 管理经济, 环境, 还有社会风险, 义务, 和 opportunities to ensure ongoing success
Disrupting the living/learning environment or misusing property (including electronic 资源) will not be tolerated, will be reported immediately to University Police, 和 may result in the guest being banned from the library.
Those using the 图书馆’s public access computers are additionally expected to comply with all laws, Northwest Missouri State University computing policies, 和 any policies specific to a resource.
Viewing of pornographic material in a public computer lab is a state offense according to Missouri Statute §573.060 和 will be reported to the University Police. Click the link to view the Appropriate Use of Licensed Electronic Resources Policy.
Northwest students, 教师, 和工作人员 have priority usage of library 资源.
Minors between the ages of 14-17 without a valid Northwest Missouri State University Identification card must submit a signed Parental Permission Consent Consent Form, which outlines general behavioral expectations 和 internet access guidelines. Forms are available from 和 should be returned to the 图书馆 Services Desk. The form must be signed by the parent 和 the child 和 be on file in the library before access to computers will be permitted. Minors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
Guests may be asked to show proof of age upon request by Northwest Missouri State University personnel. If proof cannot be presented at the time of the request, the guest will be asked to leave the facility until s/he can present proof of age.
