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Faculty Services

Instruction                                 

The library provides instruction to support research assignments and to enhance students’ information literacy competencies. 

Please see the librarian or the library associate to arrange instruction appropriate to the assignment you have given. 

Sessions can be scheduled for classroom, Library, or computer lab. They may include (but need not be limited to):

  • Using KentLINK and OhioLINK
  • Using a specific research database
  • Developing search strategies
  • Evaluating Internet and other sources
  • Documenting sources, managing citations, and  avoiding plagiarism
  • Distinguishing popular and scholarly resources
  • Using PowerPoint effectively
  • Using multimedia applications for class presentations 

For additional information and resources, see our Instruction, Guides, and Tutorials page.

Research

The Library consults with faculty about their research projects and assists in obtaining materials not available at the Salem Campus Library. Please contact the Librarian for an overview of research databases and library services or for referrals to subject specialists at the Kent Campus.  

Equipment & Audiovisual

The Library provides audiovisual and instructional equipment to the classroom. VCRs and audiocassette and CD players are available for individual use in the Library or S.M.I.L.E. lab.   

To schedule equipment, fill out an A-V Equipment Request form, call the Circulation Desk at 74213, or you send e-mail to lms_sale_avbook@dax.lms.kent.edu

Reserves

The Reserve Collection is ensure access to materials which are in high demand. The types of material which may be placed on reserve include, books, journal articles, sample assignments, class notes, and AV materials.

See Maegan Richards, Library Associate to place Materials on Reserve. The Library’s electronic reserves system, ERes is available through the Kent library at http:///www.library.kent.edu/page/10336

Contact the Kent State Salem Campus Library: phone: 330-337-4213 and fax: 330-337-4144.

Other services

Collection Development

The assistance of faculty is vital in developing collections that support the curriculum and meet the general information needs of students, faculty, and staff. Faculty are encouraged to recommend materials to meet the changing demands of their courses and new developments in their disciplines.

SMILE Lab

Located in the Academic Center adjacent to the Library, this lab offers multimedia and laboratory resources for independent learning and collaborative projects. Selected media and equipment can be checked out at the Library Circulation desk for use in the lab. The lab also houses equipment for creating multimedia projects and presentations. Contact the Library’s circulation desk to schedule assistance in using these resources.

Services for Students

The Salem Campus Library offers the same full-range of services that are available at the Main Library (on a somewhat smaller scale). These include:

  • Salem Campus Library’s Web site.

  • Reference assistance: 

    • By telephone at 330 337-4213

    • E-mail or IM using the Ask-a-Librarian link on the Library Web page. 
      E-mail reference questions that aren’t answered at Salem are referred to subject specialists at the Kent Campus. 

  • Interlibrary loan. Students can use the "Request articles" link to request photocopies of articles not available on-line or at the Salem Campus. One-time registration is required at http://illiad.lms.kent.edu 
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