Visitor Information

The Facilities

The ASU Libraries' mission is to support the academic and research needs of Arizona State University's 60,000+ students and 1800 faculty. An extensive collection of resources for advanced studies in the Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Sciences, Health, Nursing, Engineering, and Technology is maintained for this purpose. Archival collections, many with unique items of Arizona and ASU history, are also preserved. The collections are distributed as follows:

Getting to the Libraries

• Driving directions
  Downtown Phoenix campus
  Polytechnic (Mesa) campus
  Tempe campus
  West (Phoenix/Glendale) campus
  
  
• Detailed Visitor Parking information
  These sites answer questions about location, costs and regulations for visitor parking.
  Polytechnic campus
  Tempe campus
  West campus
  
  

  If planning on visiting ...	Park in ...
  Library at the Downtown Phoenix campus	University Center Parking Structure, enter from Polk St.
  Library at the Polytechnic campus	Lot #6, enter from Tiburon Ave.
  Architecture Library (Tempe campus)	Fulton Center Parking Structure, enter from College Ave See Tempe campus parking map
  Hayden Library (Tempe campus)	Apache Blvd Parking Structure, enter from Apache Blvd.; Fulton Center Parking Structure; or Lot 16 (Tempe Center), enter from Mill Avenue or University Drive See Tempe campus parking map
  Law Library (Tempe campus)	Rural Road Parking Structure, enter from Terrace Road; or Apache Blvd Parking Structure, enter from Apache Blvd See Tempe campus parking map
  Music Library (Tempe campus)	Apache Blvd Parking Structure, enter from Apache Blvd See Tempe campus parking map
  Noble Library (Tempe campus)	Rural Road Parking Structure, enter from Terrace Road; Parking Lot 42, enter from McCalister;  Parking Structure #1, enter from Apache Blvd. See Tempe campus parking map
  Fletcher Library at the West campus	Lot #6 On Wood Drive, West of the Library See West Campus Parking Map

  
  
• Intercampus Shuttle Information is available at: http://pts.asu.edu/campusshuttle
  Please check schedules carefully as availability varies greatly throughout the year.
  
  
• Public Transit information is available at the Valley Metro home page: http://www.valleymetro.org/
  

Who May Use the ASU Libraries

The ASU Libraries are not public libraries but are open for use by the residents of and visitors to the Phoenix metropolitan area. We welcome:

• Researchers of Arizona history and other specialties within our archival collections
• Visiting Academics and University students
• Students from local community colleges and private universities
• Arizona residents needing advanced-level material beyond the scope provided by their local public library

The Libraries are available on a "walk-in" basis - no appointments are needed. Please check the library hours before coming, as hours vary depending on whether classes are in session. Also note that individual libraries and units within those libraries may maintain different hours; if unsure of which libraries or services will be needed, please call ahead -- (480) 965-6164, press "5" for reference assistance.

All library users are expected to comply with the Library Conduct Policy and the Computer Use Policies (Tempe, West). Any individual causing disruption or observed in violation of these policies will be required to leave.

Parents and Teachers Please Note:
All children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult while in the facilities of the Tempe Campus University Libraries. The limited exceptions to this rule are: (a) children under the age of 15 who are currently affiliated with an ASU Program as reflected in University records and (b) children who are in a library facility to use their Parent Borrower's Community Card. Unescorted children will be required to leave the premises. All users of the facilities of the Tempe Campus University Libraries are subject to the provisions of the University Libraries' Code of Conduct and the Computer Use Policy. Access to, or use of, the Internet by minor children is solely the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.

Access for Disability Accommodations (ADA Services)

Library on the Downtown Phoenix campus
The Library at the Downtown Phoenix campus has a variety of adative technology available in the Information Commons. Software available includes Kurzweil 1000, Kurzweil 3000, Dragon Naturally Speaking, JAWS, MAGic, and Duxbury. Hardware available includes Juliet Pro 60 Braille Embosser, Canon DR-7080C High-Speed Scanner, and ALVA Refreshable Braille Display. In addition there are adjustable height workstations located in the Information Commons

ASU Libraries on the Tempe campus (Hayden, Noble, Architecture and Music)
ADA Services located in Hayden Library is a dedicated facility, available whenever the library is open. ADA staff are available during designated times to assist individuals with disabilities to access library materials and information, working to increase the individual's independent ability to use the library.  Any person who self identifies as having a disability may use the ADA Services.  The primary group that ADA Services assists is ASU students, faculty, and staff with disabilities.  Members of the community are welcome to use the facility, however, service to ASU affiliates will be given precedence. For more information please contact the department.

Telephone: 480-965-0573 (Voice) or 480-965-1547 (TTY)
Fax: 480-965-3606
E-mail: adainfo@asu.edu
Web Page: http://www.asu.edu/lib/ada/

Fletcher Library on the West campus
There are a wide variety of services available for students who are registered with the Disability Resource Center (DRC). In addition there is adaptive technology (hardware and software) available in Fletcher Library. The adaptive technology equipment is available for use by community members, with the understanding that priority is given to ASU-affiliated users.

Ross-Blakley Law Library
Please contact the Ross-Blakley Law Library directly for information about Disability Accommodations.

Borrowing Privileges

A Community Card, that extends borrowing privileges to the general public, may be purchased. Details about the various types of community cards, policies, etc., is available at http://www.asu.edu/lib/access/comm.html

Please note that certain types of material cannot be checked out -- journals, reference works and materials in archival collections are available for in-house use only.

Computing

Library workstations are available in each of the libraries. The workstations provide access to the ASU Libraries' electronic resources as well as the Internet. At busy times, ASU students and faculty have priority for computer use. The Downtown, Hayden and Noble Libraries are now using a computer reservation system to manage the computer workstations for the public. Please stop by the check out desk in those libraries to obtain a PC reservation card (photo identification is required).

In addition all the ASU Libraries have wireless Internet access which is available to the public.

The following software programs are not available:

• Word processing, spreadsheets, presentation or other types of personal computing programs; please check your local public library for these types of computing needs.
  
  

Please read our Computer Use Policies:

• Tempe http://www.asu.edu/lib/about/policies//workstation.htm
• West http://library.west.asu.edu/aboutus/policy/internet_access_policy.html
  
  

Copying and Printing

Copying and print services vary among the libraries; the following information is provided as a guideline. All copying and printing require the purchase of a copy card. Currently the minimum amount required to place on copy cards is $1.00, and there are no change machines in the libraries.

Help Desks and Reference Services

Academic libaries are primarily "self-service" entities; the reference staff are there to increase the individual's independent ability to use the library and its resources.

Information and Reference/Research Assistance varies among the libraries; in general, service is available:

• In-Person
  Each library has an information and/or reference service; in the larger libraries (Hayden, Law, Noble, Fletcher) this is a separate desk usually located near the library entrance; in the smaller libraries (Architecture, East, Music) ask for assistance at the Circulation (checkout) Desks. Reference/research assistance may not be available during all library hours.
  
  
• Phone
  Each library accepts questions via the phone. As with in-person assistance, this service may not be available during all library hours.
  
  

  Architecture: 480/965-6400 Polytechnic: 480/727-1157 Hayden: 480/965-6164

  Downtown: 602/496-0300 Law: 480/965-6144 Music: 480/965-3513

  Noble: 480/965-7607 West: 602/543-8501

  
  
• E-mail
  The Ask A Librarian service is primarily for ASU students, faculty and staff, however, questions from Arizona residents and non-affiliated users with questions pertinent to ASU's collections or services will be accomodated whenvever possible. Go to http://www.asu.edu/lib/help/askalib.htm. See the Ask a Librarian policy statement (http://www.asu.edu/lib/library/eref/policy.htm) for a full description of our policy.
  
  
• Research Guides
  Subject specialist librarians have prepared "Research Guides" that assist users with finding appropriate resources for specific topics/subjects

K-12 Student Assignments

Teachers - thinking of giving your students an ASU Libraries' assignment? If so, let us help you:

• Determine if using the ASU Libraries is appropriate for your students,
• Devise a library assignment that will provide a successful opportunity for the student to learn information literacy skills, and
• Provide your students with the necessary tools and information to adequately prepare for using the ASU Libraries.

The first step is to carefully review the ASU Libraries' policies on K-12 Group Tours and Class Assignments/Projects and on Children's Library Facility Access and Use.

For more information, see our K-12 Assignment Guide for Teachers

Tours

Each campus library may have specific procedures for arranging tours and/or groups within their facilities.

Tempe campus Libraries (Hayden, Noble, Architecture, and Music)
The libraries are generally unable to provide guided tours, presentations, workstation access or research assistance to unaffiliated groups, including K-12 classes, however, supervised groups are welcome to visit the facilities to take self-guided tours.

Please consult the K-12 Group Tours and Class Assignments/Projects page for how to apply for a group visit and to review the regulations/guidelines.

For tour availability and regulations in the Law, West and Polytechnic Libraries, please contact those libraries directly.

Accessing the Libraries' Online Resources

The ASU Libraries home page address is http://www.asu.edu/lib/ 

The Libraries' home page is the gateway to both library and internet resources; it provides links to:

• ASU Libraries' Online Catalog,
  A database of the books, journals, videos, audio material,  microforms and archival  material available in all 7 ASU Libraries.
• Course material on reserve **
• Electronic journal indexes, journal titles and reference works **
• General library information such as hours, phone numbers, policies etc.
• Help pages, tutorials and online instruction videos
• Online request forms and other services
• Subject guides to library and internet resources

**These items are only available to community users from within the libraries - no off-campus access.

How to Find ...

• Books
  
  
  • To find books available in the ASU Libraries, use the ASU Libraries Online Catalog.
    
  
  
• Journal Articles
  • To identify articles on a topic, use one or more indexes/abstracting services:
    • Use Academic Search Premier (only available from within the Libraries), OR,
    • Select an indexing/abstracting service by subject,
    • If you need assistance, please Ask a Librarian
      
      
  • To determine if the ASU Libraries have a specific journal, use the E-Journal list and then the ASU Libraries' Online Catalog.
    
    
• Web Pages
  
  
  • To find web pages, use Google and/or other search engines
    
    

Checking Out Material

• Can I Check out Books?
  A Community Card, that extends borrowing privileges to the general public, may be purchased. Details about the various types of community cards, policies, etc., is available at http://www.asu.edu/lib/access/comm.html
  
  
• Can I check out a journal volume?
  We are sorry but journals must be used in the library.
  
  
• How Do I Get A Community Card?
  Community Cards may be purchased at the Circulation (Checkout) Desks at the following libraries: Downtown, Hayden, Polytechnic, Law, and West.
  
  
• The Book I need is checked out - how do I get it recalled?
  In the ASU Libraries Online Catalog, use the blue REQUEST button to have the item recalled. If you are not affiliated with ASU, you must have a Community Card to use the online request button. If you do not have a Community Card, but would like to view a book that is checked out, you can call the Circulation Desk (480/965-3605) and request they recall the book for you.
  
  
• Are Fines Charged?
  For each item not returned or renewed within thirty (30) days of the due date, the borrower is assessed a $10 overdue billing fee and a replacement charge. Only the replacement charge is cancelled when the item is returned.
  
  
• For more information see Access Services (http://www.asu.edu/lib/access/)

Computing

• Can I use electronic journals and databases from my home?
  No, the publishers/vendors of these resources permit off-campus access only to ASU affiliates. Purchase of a community card does not provide off-campus access. The general public are welcome to use electronic resources from within the Libraries.
  
  
• Do the library computers have word processing? ... Spreadsheets? ... Other software?
  No; for access to this type of software, please see your local public library.

Document Delivery

• If the ASU Libraries don't have what I need will they get me a copy of the article (or borrow the book from another library)? 
  Obtaining materials from other libraries or commercial document suppliers is called "Interlibrary Loan (ILL)". This service is only available to users who have purchased the Interlibrary Loan Community Card ($500).  The ILL Community Card is intended for researchers who need unique materials that may be available only from the special type of suppliers who cater to university and research libraries.  Public libraries provide Interlibrary Loan service for their consitutents for very nominal fees. Most community users will find their local public library's service to be just as effective for their needs while much more economical.
  
  
• Can I have a copy of an arictle faxed to my home or office?
  The ASU Libraries do not provide this service for community users. 
  

Facilities

• Can I make a reservation for a study room?
  Individual and group study rooms are for the use of ASU students, staff and faculty. Visitors are welcome to use the open study areas throughout the ASU Libraries, as well as areas designated as "Quiet Study Rooms".
  
  
• Is there someplace where I can hold a meeting in the ASU Libraries?
  Meeting and conference facilities are not available in the ASU Libraries; reservable meeting rooms are available in many of the local public libraries.
  
  
• Is there someplace where I can teach a class in the ASU Libraries?
  No. Instructional facilities within the ASU Libraries are for the exclusive use of Library staff. Classes may not be conducted in the study rooms or open areas of the Libraries.