Longview Library
An informational and instructional guide to help you get started with your research.
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Instructor Corner
Instructions and Tours
Please contact Marty Miller at 816.604.2654 to schedule a library instruction and/or tour. 48 hours notice is needed for adequate preparation. Please submit a class assignment to Marty Miller before each instruction. Instructions are usually given in LR 115, our Library Lab.
Reserve Materials
Materials may be put on reserve in the library for one semester if they conform to copyright laws. You determine the length of the checkout period. Please remind your students that they need a library card to check out any library materials, even "room use only" reserve items. Contact Judy Rice 816.604.2278 for more information.
Online Databases
All databases are available on campus -- no login or password needed. Note: OCLC FirstSearch {Available Longview only}. This is not available via remote access. If you have any questions please call Marty at 816.604.2654 or the Reference Desk at 816.604.2268.
Reference Librarians
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Monday-Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm |
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Monday-Thursday 9:30am-1:30pm |
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Full Time |
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Wednesday-Thursday 12:30pm-8:00pm |
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Monday-Tuesday 12:30pm-8:00pm |
Library Liaison
Each college department or program has a librarian primarily responsible for collection development. The librarian will select and order library materials for specific subject disciplines. If faculty or staff have suggestions for purchase, please contact the appropriate librarian. A list of departments and programs with their designated library liaison follows:
| Department | Library Liaison | Phone number |
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| Accounting/Business | Shelley Carney | 816.604.2019 |
| Automotive | Shelley Carney | 816.604.2019 |
| Art | Marty Miller | 816.604.2654 |
| Biology | Shelley Carney | 816.604.2019 |
| Business & Economics | Tensy Marcos-Bodker | 816.604.2019 |
| Chemistry | Shelley Carney | 816.604.2019 |
| Communications | Jama Rooney | 816.604.2019 |
| Education | Jama Rooney | 816.604.2019 |
| English & Literature | Tensy Marcos-Bodker | 816.604.2019 |
| Foreign Languages | David Reeves | 816.604.2019 |
| Geography | Marty Miller | 816.604.2654 |
| History | Marty Miller | 816.604.2654 |
| Information & Office Systems | Jama Rooney | 816.604.2019 |
| Law | Tensy Marcos-Bodker | 816.604.2019 |
| Mathematics | Shelley Carney | 816.604.2019 |
| Music | David Reeves | 816.604.2019 |
| Philosophy | Jama Rooney | 816.604.2019 |
| Physical Education | David Reeves | 816.604.2019 |
| Political Science | Tensy Marcos-Bodker | 816.604.2019 |
| Psychology | Jama Rooney | 816.604.2019 |
| Sociology | Jama Rooney | 816.604.2019 |
A Word About Assignments
Before making assignments involving library resources, please check with a reference librarian to see if we have the materials your students need. A class syllabus is very helpful in preparing the library staff for upcoming student assignments. Thank you!