The library is centrally located in the main building on campus. The book collection of approximately 32,000 volumes is in open stacks, and can be accessed in the library or via the Internet using our Follett Online Catalog. Current periodicals are displayed in the main reading area, and back hardcopy issues are available by inquiring at the desk. Most can be viewed on Ebsco Host, our periodical database.

Seating is available for 150, and includes tables, study booths, study carrels, couches, armchairs, and workstation stools and seats. There are twelve Internet/Microsoft Office workstations, four of which are also OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) workstations. In addition, we have a “special needs” computer work station for those with unique needs. A copy machine,typewriter, and DVD/VCR/TV unit also available for public use.

The library is available for the use of the students, faculty, and staff of Allen. We also would like to welcome anyone from the community (Southeast Kansas), of any age, who wishes to use our library. Community library users have the same privileges as our students do.

Policies

• Books and audio-visual materials can be checked out for 21 days. (Faculty and staff - check with library for checkout periods)
• Periodicals and reference materials are due at the end of the next open day.
• Fines - 10¢ a day; maximum of $25.00.
• We are committed to serve you, our on-line “family members”, just as we serve our on-campus students and those who can easily come to campus. We have an on-line library catalog -- plus a number of excellent databases online. Please contact us and let us know when you find items that you would like to check out from our catalog or via Interlibrary Loan from the Kansas Library Catalog.

Please contact us to request material, place a hold on a book, or to get answers to any question you might have.