Perhaps a quiet revolution is what you seek. The Emerson G. Reinsch Library stands as an integral part of Marymount University’s learning resources. It offers a haven for students, faculty, and staff. Let’s delve into the heart of this academic hub.
The Emerson G. Reinsch Library is not alone. It works in tandem with the Ballston Coakley Library Extension. The extension is at the Ballston Center. Together, these facilities provide extensive resources.
Consider the sheer volume of information available. The Emerson G. Reinsch Library boasts a collection. It has over 210,000 books and e-books. There are also print periodicals and media. Access is granted to over 100,000 electronic journals. These are available through more than 200 online databases. Access is available 24/7. It is available both on and off campus.
Need help with research? The Emerson G. Reinsch Library offers library research instruction. This instruction comes via class-based presentations. There are also tutorials, modules, and individual appointments. These appointments are available in person or online. Reference assistance is also available. This can be in person, by phone, chat, video conference, or email.
For graduate students, the library provides support. It supports dissertations, theses, and honors theses. Support includes archival and online publication. Required textbooks are available on reserve. These are for two-hour in-library use.
Technology is readily available at the Emerson G. Reinsch Library. There are more than 30 public computers. These include desktops and laptops. Both PCs and Macs are available. Many software packages are installed on most public computers. Group study rooms can be reserved online. A MakerSpace is equipped with PCs, Macs, 3D printers, and projectors. A 3D scanner and laser cutting machine are also available.
Feeling tired? A coffee bar is available. Scanners, printers, and black-and-white photocopiers are also available. Laptops, iPads, graphing calculators, headphones, and USB drives can be checked out. Wireless access is also available.
The library’s goal is to adapt. It adapts to the changing needs of students, faculty, and staff. Library faculty and staff collaborate with colleagues. They ensure that resources and services meet the needs of the Marymount community.
Marymount University is part of the Washington Research Library Consortium. This membership allows access to other university collections. These universities include American University and The Catholic University of America. Others are Gallaudet University, George Mason University, and The George Washington University. Georgetown University, Howard University, and the University of the District of Columbia are also included. Consortium members share an online catalog. Loan requests can be made online. Materials are delivered to the student’s home institution. Interlibrary loan requests can be arranged. This is for materials unavailable in the collection.
The Emerson G. Reinsch Library is more than just a building. It is a dynamic hub of learning and collaboration. Its resources and services support the entire Marymount community. Take a moment to appreciate the wealth of knowledge within these walls.