RIT Library Overview
RIT Library is a high-technology,
multimedia resource center. It is a particular boon to busy graduate
students, who find that its vast information resources are as close
as their computers. The Library's online menu provide access to
a wide selection of up to date electronic resources in Web-based
or text formats. For a detailed description of RIT Library's
history of automation and future directions, click here.
Library users can access the Library's catalog, search many electronic
commerical databases, and surf the Internet using the Netscape browser.
The Library's staff offers instructional sessions, including hands-on
experience, on the use of the various electronic and Internet resources.
The staff will also schedule specialized class instruction upon request.
Reference librarians are available during the week and on weekends to
provide individual assistance at the reference desk. In depth research
assistance is available by appointment.
The VIA (VAX Internet Area) provides users access to graphic interface
workstations, image scanning and a host of interactive CD titles.
Interlibrary loan services and in-house book requests are also accessed
via the RIT Library's on-line catalog. The Library's Center for the
Visually Impaired (CVI) houses an Arkenstone Reader and contains
periodicals that are in Braille. Individual carrels and small group rooms provide
study spaces to more than 1,000 students.
During the year student art and photography is exhibited in RIT Library's display gallery areas. Outstanding student work is purchased and
on permanent display.
A smaller library within RIT Library, the Cary Library, contains more
than 14,000 volumes of rare books illustrating fine printing and other
materials detailing the history of printing, book design and illustration,
papermaking and other aspects of the graphic arts.
The Rochester Regional Library Council's (RRLC) Access program allows
graduate students to apply for a library card that offers access to
other area libraries, including those of the University of Rochester and the
SUNY colleges at Geneseo and Brockport.
The library is open 111.5 hours a week, with extended hours before and
during finals. For library hours, call 475-2046 (voice); for the Reference
Desk, call 475-2563 (voice/TTY) or 475-2564 (voice). You can e-mail the
library at 610wmlref (RITVAX). The Circulation Desk may be reached at
475-2562 (voice), 475-2962 (TTY).
Maintained by: Chandra McKenzie
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