You are in the official 2007-2008 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2007-2008 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
The Henry Madden Library is a center for study, learning, and
scholarship at Fresno State. Its collections and services are central to
undergraduate and graduate instructional programs and to research of all
kinds. More detailed information is available from our Web site (above).
Online System. ALIS includes an online catalog enabling you to locate
books, journals, and other library holdings quickly and easily. You can
also gain access to a large number of periodical databases at workstations
found throughout the library.
Books and Bound Periodicals. The Madden Library contains more
than a million volumes on all subjects and in many languages, as well as
a large number of periodicals in microform. During the library construction
and renovation, all of the general collection and bound periodicals have
been moved to an off-site warehouse. Items in storage may be requested at
Circulation or online via ALIS.
Periodical Subscriptions. The library subscribes to more than 2,500
periodicals from all over the world. A complete and current list may be
found in ALIS.
Government Publications. The Government Documents Department is a
selective depository for United States and California documents, containing
more than 275,000 documents on all topics.
Specialized Collections. The library contains a Curriculum/Juvenile
Library, and a Music Library and Map Library that are among the largest
in the CSU system. A Special Collections Library houses rare books, materials
on local and state history, and other specialized collections. The Central
Valley Political Archive documents the contributions of San Joaquin Valley
federal and state political figures.
Assistance. Librarians are ready and willing to help you with
your library research at the Reference Desk and in other departments of
the library.
Learning about the Library. Handouts describing the library and its
services can be found near the entrance. Tours and library instruction workshops
are offered; see information at the Reference Desk.
Access to Databases. The library provides access to dozens of periodical
databases on a wide range of subjects. Some provide citations and abstracts,
while others provide the complete text of articles. Databases are available
at library workstations, on laptops available for checkout, in campus computer
labs, and remotely from home to Fresno State students, faculty, and staff.
Borrowing from Other Libraries. The Interlibrary Borrowing Service
enables you to borrow research materials from libraries throughout the country.
Multicultural Program. The Multicultural Program uses the library's
collections and services to support cultural diversity. Its activities include
collecting materials in ethnic/multicultural studies, assistance and instruction
in the use of those materials, outreach to culturally diverse students to
encourage knowledge and use of the library, and library displays on cultural
topics.
Library Media Center. Videos and video sets of educational value
are available for individual study in the Music and Media Library (third
floor).
Copiers. Photocopy machines are available throughout the library.
Fresno State KeyCards may be used on copiers to make paper copies of microfilm
and microfiche. Library Copy Cards may also be purchased from dispensers
in the library.
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