Our Mission

Resnick Library strives to offer students and faculty the best information resources possible in support of SUNY Delhi's academic programs; to deliver those resources in an equitable fashion that meets the needs of all library users; to maintain a collection that reflects the needs of the broadest constituent base possible; to teach students and faculty how to use information resources effectively; to advocate for information literacy on campus; and to provide a comfortable and friendly learning environment.
- Developed by the Library Staff, 1998

Find out More

To find information on all the resources and services offered, as well as information about the staff and facility, please see the following links.The library provides many avenues for finding useful, reliable information to support your research projects. We encourage you to take advantage of all the resources the library has to offer:

Services
Resources
Facility
Technology

Services

See our links below for information on services to our various constituents:
Faculty & Staff Services
Visitor & Alumni Services
Online Students & Faculty Services

Resources

• Over 50,000 books, most of which are available to be checked out
• Subscriptions to approximately 300 magazines and newspapers in print
• Subscriptions to over 30,000 online magazines and journals through our databases! (To search by journal title, use the find articles by journal title link)
• Music CDs, videos, and DVDs, serving both instructional and entertainment purposes
• Maps, atlases, and government publications

Facility

Resnick Library is housed on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Bush Hall. It is conveniently located, next to Evenden Tower, and directly across from Farrell Hall. The main access point is the 2nd floor entrance, although elevator access is also available.

The Library and Learning Center share the 2nd floor, giving students access to tutoring services, college and career advisement, and assistance with writing and math, along with library resources, study space, and research assistance, all in one place.  The Library Cafe, located just inside the 2nd floor entrance, offers up coffee, bagels and other pastries, as well as soups, salads, and sandwiches for lunch.  The Library shares the 3rd floor with the Information Technology staff, including the technology Help Desk.

• Bush Hall 2nd Floor (Library Main Floor)
  • Resources: Reference Books, Current Periodicals & Newspapers, Leisure Music, Maps & Atlases, Microfilm collection, Citation Guides, Paperback swap.
  • Services: Front Desk for checkout of materials, Reserves, and Research assistance; Cafe, Learning Center (Math, Writing, Tutoring, and Counseling).
  • Technology: 18 computer stations, Laptops for checkout at front desk, Computer classroom #226, Color printer, Photocopier & Scanner ($0.15 per print), Free black & white printer, Microfilm reader, TV with DVD/VCR (located in room #237).
  • Furniture & Rooms: Comfortable couches and chairs with low tables, study tables for groups, Computer Classroom #226, Archives Room, Visual & Group Study Room #237, Restrooms in Learning Center.
• Bush Hall 3rd Floor (Library 2nd Floor)
  • Resources: Circulating Books, Leisure Reading, Periodical Backfiles, Government documents, Videos.
  • Services: Library Staff room, IT offices & Help Desk.
  • Technology: 3 computer stations (2 located in Merrill Room), 3 TV's with DVD/VCR (2 located in Olive Price room, 1 located in room #334.
  • Furniture & Rooms: Study Tables for groups, Individual study carrels, Olive Price Nursing Room, Merrill Veterinary Science Room, Resnick Reading Room, Visual & Group Study Room #334, Restrooms across from Leisure Reading.

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Technology

Resnick Library offers the following equipment and technology services. Ask a library staff member if you need assistance.

• Computers:  The library has 21 computers for student use in the reference area on the second floor of Bush Hall. Please note that these computers do not have floppy disk drives. See below for more information on saving files. The computers do not have speakers, but headphones are available at the check-out desk if you need sound. If all of our computers are in use, computer labs are also available in Sanford Hall.
• Laptops:  Five wireless laptops are also available for use within the library and learning center only. Printing is not available from the laptops. To borrow a laptop, ask at the library check-out desk.
• Wireless Network:  The library and learning center are networked for wireless Internet access. Bring your own laptops and enjoy wireless Internet access from (just about) anywhere in the library or learning center. Please note that you must have set your laptop up for ResNet in order to access our wireless network. If you have not yet done this, call the ResNet office at 746-4009 or e-mail ResNet@delhi.edu.
• Library Computer Classroom - Bush 226:  The library computer classroom has an additional 25 workstations, which are used for library workshops and other classes and training. View the Bush 226 online schedule to check availability. Faculty and staff who wish to reserve the lab (Bush 226) should email library@delhi.edu or call x4635 and ask to speak with a librarian. This computer classroom is not available for general student use.
• Printing
  
  • Black and white printing is freely available for enrolled students, faculty and staff. You may print only one copy of a document. Documents are printed on both sides of the paper. Please print preview before you print. Limit your printing to course or college-related items. Individuals printing recreational documents or tampering with computer settings will lose computer privileges. Pick up your print jobs by the stairs.  Printing by guests or individuals not affiliated with the college is available at a cost of 15 cents per page/per side. Guests must see a library staff member in order to print.
  • Color Printing is available at a cost of 15 cents per page (per side). To print in color, you will need to go to File and click on Print. Then select the Library_Pay_Color printer when the Print window pops up. You will then need to go to the library front desk and pay for your print job. Front desk staff will release the job, and you can pick it up at the new photocopier/printer, located behind the staircase near the windows.
  • Photocopying:  Color and black & white photocopying is available at a cost of 15 cents per page (per side). Our photocopier is located behind the staircase and next to the blue counter, on the second floor of Bush Hall. Insert change or dollar bills in the vend unit to the right of the machine.
• Software:  All library desktop computers have networked Internet access, as well as Microsoft Office 2003 - Access, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word. Other available programs include Microsoft FrontPage, Adobe Reader, QuickTime Player, Windows Media Player, and Microsoft Picture Manager.  Library laptops have wireless Internet access throughout most of the library and learning center. They have Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word. Other available programs include Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, and Microsoft Photo Editor.
• Saving Files:  Do NOT save your files on the hard drive of any library computer. Every time these are restarted, files and downloads are erased. Please bring a flash drive (aka USB, jump drive, etc.) for saving your files. Try to save your file every 15 minutes or so. Remember to back up your files; whether they're stored on a flash drive or your own computer hard drive, keep a second copy somewhere. If you find you've forgotten to bring your flash drive, or if you don't have one, try sending your document to yourself as an e-mail attachment, or use the Notebook feature of your WebMail.
• Privacy:  Please also remember that these are public use machines. Don't forget to log out of your WebMail, WebCT, BroncoWeb, and anything else that requires a sign-in. Likewise, make sure to close out of any open documents that you're working on, and to delete any documents you've temporarily saved on the hard drive. Protect your personal information and safeguard your papers and projects.
• Use Policy:  By using the library's computers, you agree to abide by the college computer usage policies. See section VIIII. Computer Usage in the Student Code of Conduct. There is no sign-up required, nor is there a time limit for students and staff. Local residents or college guests are welcome to use the library computers for up to 2 hours a day, though priority is given to students. Students doing research or working on assignments have priority over those playing games or using Instant Messenger. Recreational computers are available in the Cyberland lab in Sanford Hall.
• Food and Drink in Cafe Only:  Please help protect our computers, collections, and carpets by not bringing your food and drinks into the library or learning center. Eating and drinking should be confined to the library cafe area.

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