Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Visual Resources Library?
This Visual Resources Library houses
University Libraries' slide, image CD-ROMs, and flat picture collections. This
facility is open to all members of the WMU community. Slides and pictures can
be borrowed in the same manner as books and other library materials.
Where is the Visual Resources Library?
The Library is located at 2213 Sangren Hall. For parking and
accessibility information, see our building
map.
Do you have any other materials besides slides?
Yes. The Visual Resources
Library also houses a flat picture collection, image-intensive CD-ROMs, and a
reference collection. The University Libraries' Web site also contains databases
that can provide patrons with images. See Art Subject Guide
Who can borrow slides?
Anyone with a valid WMU Bronco Card can borrow circulating
materials from the Visual Resources Library. For loan periods, see library
borrowing policies
How many slides can I have at one time?
Faculty, staff, and graduate students
can borrow up to 160 slides at one time. Undergraduates can borrow up to 50 slides
at one time. For loan periods, see library
borrowing policies
How long can I keep the slides?
Faculty, staff, and graduate students may borrow slides for 2 weeks. Undergraduates
may borrow slides for 48 hours. Circulation policy.
How do I return materials to the Visual Resources Library?
Materials can be
returned to the Visual Resources Library during regular hours. If you wish to
return materials after the Visual Resources Library is closed you may return
them to the circulation desk of the Education Library on the third floor of Sangren
Hall. Please do not place slides, flat pictures, or CD-Roms to University Libraries'
drop boxes.
How can I find out if you have a particular slide or image?
The Visual Resources
Library and Cataloging Department are in the process of cataloging the slide
collections. Find slides by searching the Libraries catalog. Both
the cataloged section and uncataloged sections of the collection can be browsed.
If you are not able to locate a specific image, please ask for assistance from
the staff.
What if you don't have the image I need?
With enough lead time, we prefer
4 weeks, the Visual Resources Library staff can make slides to fill patrons needs.
The fee for this service is $3.50 per slide. Slides made for a fee do not become
part of the Visual Resources Library collection. See Collection
Development Policy.
Can I keep slides that are made for me?
Yes, if the image is made for a fee
you may keep them. All other images created by the Visual Resources Library remain
property of the Visual Resources Library permanent collection so that other patrons
may use them in the future. See Collection
Development Policy.
If I can't find the image in a book or printed material can I obtain an image
through the Internet?
University Libraries subscribes to image databases such
as CAMIO and Index of Christian Art. Other electronic image sources can be located
through links on the Subject Guide to Art Resources Web page. See Art
Subject Guide
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