It's that time of year! Christmas is here and Students get a break! But if you are the super studious student and want to get a jump on next semesters readings, come to the library! Holiday hours are as follows:
December 19-20: CLOSED
December 21-24: 8-5
December 25-27: CLOSED
December 28-31: 8-5
January 1-2 (maybe 3rd) CLOSED
HO HO HO and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Monday, December 07, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Progress!!
Please pardon our progress as we install new carpet. For the next little while the library is having new carpet layed in all areas of the library. This means it's going to be just a bit more noisy as the old carpet is pulled and a bit more smelly as the glue is rolled but it's all worth it as the librarys look is updated!
If you need help finding books that are temporarily placed on carts, please ask a librarian for assistance. We are here to help and want you to find the information you need!
If you need help finding books that are temporarily placed on carts, please ask a librarian for assistance. We are here to help and want you to find the information you need!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Our Special Collection Room
Not only is the special collection room home of many interesting books and figure heads, it is enclosed and contains tables and chairs that can be used on a first come first serve basis. If you know ahead of time when you might need a room that is quiet and away from everything you can go ahead and make reservations for your group or individual needs by calling or stopping by the reference desk. The reference desk can be reached @ 334-953-2888.
The locked cabinets around the circumference house the library's collection of rare books, autographed copies, and Air University school publications. These materials may be used only in the library. Ask a staff member for access.
The locked cabinets around the circumference house the library's collection of rare books, autographed copies, and Air University school publications. These materials may be used only in the library. Ask a staff member for access.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Need a Quiet Place for Group Study?
A group study area is available in the AUL Special Collections Room on a first come, first served basis. Ask at the Information Desk for access to this room. 334-953-2888.
It is located on the first floor of the library to the right of the stacks. For group sessions, reservations are a nice gesture in order to make certain someone isn't in there when you need to get your work done.
If it is empty you can help yourself. Be sure to share if someone comes along wanting to use it too.
The room hold old books on many topics that can be looked through, but not checked out. We ask that you handle them with care as they are very old and some are brittle.
It is located on the first floor of the library to the right of the stacks. For group sessions, reservations are a nice gesture in order to make certain someone isn't in there when you need to get your work done.
If it is empty you can help yourself. Be sure to share if someone comes along wanting to use it too.
The room hold old books on many topics that can be looked through, but not checked out. We ask that you handle them with care as they are very old and some are brittle.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Need A Book and We Don't Have It? Come to ILL
Our Interlibrary Loan Department can get you any book you need from around the world. Do you have a book you want and can't find it here? Let our ILL staff find it for you.
All you need to do is fill out the ILL form. You can fill out the form online and submit it or you can come into the library and fill one out in person.
If you are not located at Maxwell AFB and need a book we have in our collection, you need to be DoD personnel to borrow the material. You first need to go to your local military (base) library, make sure it is not there, and have them contact the ILL department to request the book. WE DO NOT LEND BOOKS TO INDIVIDUALS.
View the ILL Policy here: http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/services/ill.htm
Have questions? Call ILL @ 334-953-7223
All you need to do is fill out the ILL form. You can fill out the form online and submit it or you can come into the library and fill one out in person.
If you are not located at Maxwell AFB and need a book we have in our collection, you need to be DoD personnel to borrow the material. You first need to go to your local military (base) library, make sure it is not there, and have them contact the ILL department to request the book. WE DO NOT LEND BOOKS TO INDIVIDUALS.
View the ILL Policy here: http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/services/ill.htm
Have questions? Call ILL @ 334-953-7223
Monday, August 10, 2009
Maps! Maps! and More Maps!
Topographic maps, Aeronautical charts, Political maps and many more are available at the Fairchild map room. Any country, ocean, or state, well, except Arizona... Open Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1700. Closed for lunch 1300-1400. Located in room 227 of the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center. Telephone numbers are: (334) 953-2747 or (334) 953-2313.
So who has access to all these wonderful maps?
Access is limited to students and staff of Air University for official use.
Also- DMA products covering foreign territory at the scale of 1:250,000 and larger is restricted to employees within the Executive Branch of the U. S. Government. This restriction also applies to all other DMA products designated "Limited Distribution".
For more information check out the website @ http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/maps.htm
So who has access to all these wonderful maps?
Access is limited to students and staff of Air University for official use.
Also- DMA products covering foreign territory at the scale of 1:250,000 and larger is restricted to employees within the Executive Branch of the U. S. Government. This restriction also applies to all other DMA products designated "Limited Distribution".
For more information check out the website @ http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/maps.htm
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
How Long Can I Keep My Books and Other Circulation Information
LOAN PERIOD:
Books --3 weeks
Videos--1 week
Varying Loan Periods for Reserve Shelf Items
Faculty & Academic Instructors --90 days
RENEWALS:
Renew by phone or in person. Contact the Circulation Desk at 953-2230.
Items requested by another patron may not be renewed.
We also have book returns available at the front door and back circle where you can return your items. The book returns are open 24 hours.
OVERDUE ITEMS:
Patrons who have outstanding overdue items are prohibited from borrowing other library materials until the overdue items are either paid for or returned.
LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS:
The person to whom an item is charged is responsible for the return of that item. Check with Circulation Staff if you have lost or damaged library materials. Replacement charges are based on current replacement prices.
HOLDS:
Contact the Circulation Staff if you wish to place a "hold" on a title that the AU library owns. AU library staff cannot place holds on materials located at the SNCO Academy Library, or the Maxwell or Gunter Community libraries.
The Circulation Staff will contact you when an item you placed on hold is available for pick up. The item will be held for you for three work days.
Books --3 weeks
Videos--1 week
Varying Loan Periods for Reserve Shelf Items
Faculty & Academic Instructors --90 days
RENEWALS:
Renew by phone or in person. Contact the Circulation Desk at 953-2230.
Items requested by another patron may not be renewed.
We also have book returns available at the front door and back circle where you can return your items. The book returns are open 24 hours.
OVERDUE ITEMS:
Patrons who have outstanding overdue items are prohibited from borrowing other library materials until the overdue items are either paid for or returned.
LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS:
The person to whom an item is charged is responsible for the return of that item. Check with Circulation Staff if you have lost or damaged library materials. Replacement charges are based on current replacement prices.
HOLDS:
Contact the Circulation Staff if you wish to place a "hold" on a title that the AU library owns. AU library staff cannot place holds on materials located at the SNCO Academy Library, or the Maxwell or Gunter Community libraries.
The Circulation Staff will contact you when an item you placed on hold is available for pick up. The item will be held for you for three work days.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Can I Use the Library?
Here is a list of who is eligible to use the library. If you're not sure where you fit in give us a call at 953-2230
The major user categories are:
- Active duty military and family members assigned to Maxwell AFB or Gunter AFB.
- DOD civilians and family members assigned to Maxwell AFB or Gunter AFB.
- Retired military and family members living within a 50 mile radius of Maxwell AFB.
- National Guard and Reservists living within a 50 mile radius of Maxwell AFB.
You will need to bring a military ID and driver' s license for registration. Students assigned to short-term courses should bring a copy of the orders along with the identification card.
Monday, July 06, 2009
New Books!
Come check out our selection of NEW BOOKS at the Fairchild Research Center!
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Library Tours
Do you know your way around the library? Do you know what resources are available that can help you finish your paper? Did you know you can come in just to use the internet? Learn about everthing the library has to offer with a library tour.
Fairchild librarians and information specialists are happy to assist faculty
and staff with group or individual tours and students on an individual basis.
Advanced notice is required for group tours.
For more information please call 334-953-5042
Fairchild librarians and information specialists are happy to assist faculty
and staff with group or individual tours and students on an individual basis.
Advanced notice is required for group tours.
For more information please call 334-953-5042
Library Hours
- Monday-Thursday: 0730-2145
- Friday: 0730-1645
- Saturday: 0800-1645
- Sunday: 1300-1645
Holidays as Announced
- Monday 6 July 0730-1700
Documents Hours (effective through July)
- Monday-Friday: 0730-1645
- Closed Weekends
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