The Hamersly Library and its collections are fully accessible. Services are listed below, and the library staff can address additional needs as they arise.
Reference and Instruction computing
The library has about eighty desktop computers in three areas: the reference area on the first floor, the computer alcove in the southwest corner of the second floor, and in room 108. These desktops have the full range of campus computer lab software. Room 108, which has twenty-five workstations, is the library's computer classroom. This room is often scheduled for library instruction. When not in use as a classroom, 108 is available as a computer lab. The schedule for this room from the online calendar is posted near the door each morning. The library also accepts reservations for the 2nd floor Computer Alcove, which has nine computers set up in double-wide study carrels.
Network Connections and Laptops
Students, faculty, and staff may connect laptops to the campus network within the building. For wired connections, active ports are mapped and are individually marked; they are generally located on the west side of the first and second floors in study and conference rooms, in the student lounge and in study carrels. Network cables are available at the Checkout Desk. Students must register their personal laptops with University Computing before plugging into these connections.
For wireless connection, please see wou.edu/wireless . You will need to login to access their options.
Media Equipment
TV monitors, VCRs, DVD, CD, and cassette players are available in all group study rooms and in study carrels near the audiovisual collection.
Printing
Black & white and color printing is available in the reference area and Room 108 (the classroom/computer lab), and in the 2nd floor Computer Alcove. Laptops using the campus network also print to the library printers.
Scanning
A KIC overhead scanner is in the first-foor copy center. It scans to several file formats and outputs to email, cloud storage, USB drive, and to smartphones and tablets via QR codes or wireless connections. In addition to the KIC, flatbed scanners are attached to computers in 108 (the classroom/computer lab) and in the reference area near the copy center.
Photocopying
Copiers are located on the first floor (west of the Checkout Desk). Copying is available with cash or a Vendacard. The campus Print Shop provides a full range of copying services.
Microfiche and Microfilm
Three readers/printers are located on the first floor near the copy machines. You can print directly from the microform or can scan and save to the campus network or other storage area.
Vendacards
Vendacards, a debit card for the library's copy machines, may be purchased for one dollar through a vending machine in the first floor copy center. Once a card is purchased, any dollar amount may be credited to it. Cost per copy is $.05 when using a card, compared to $.10 when using cash. Larger bills may be exchanged at the Checkout Desk.
Group Study Rooms
The Hamersly Library is well suited to small group work with 17 study rooms, seating four, six, or 8-10 people. In addition, there are many areas throughout the building that offer study space. All study rooms may be reserved in advance through online calendars or by calling the Information Desk at 503-838-8418. The Room Use policy describes usage priorities.
Student Lounge
The student lounge is near the Monmouth Avenue entrance. Eating and drinking are allowed in this area. There are vending machines and a microwave here, along with a message board, two televisions, two desktop computers and data ports to plug in laptops.
Quiet Floor
The third floor is designated as a quiet area. Note: The first floor is an instructional area and is likely to be active and relatively noisy.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located on each floor in the hallway close to the elevator. The student lounge also has a restroom.
Phones
Phones to dial on campus and locally are located in the hallways near the restrooms and outside the student lounge. These phones also place credit card calls. Pay phones are outside both entrances to the building. A TTY machine is available at the Reference Desk.
Conference Rooms
Conference rooms of various sizes are available. To schedule them, use the online calendars or call the Information Desk at 503-838-8418.
Lockers
Students may use the lockers located in the first floor hallway across from the restrooms. Keys are available at the Checkout Desk.
Vending
Vending machines for drinks and snacks are in the student lounge. A microwave is available for student use.
Book Drops
A drive-up book drop is near the east entrance. You may also return books in the drops outside the west entrance and near the Checkout Desk.
Exhibits
The library sponsors exhibits of art and other materials throughout the year in the second and third floor lobby and gallery areas.