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If you're not sure which person or department to look for, please refer to these common topics:
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Finding Books, Articles & Research:
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Borrowing & Lending, Course Reserves, and InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
Amy Hathaway
(518) 388-6632 Head of Access Services Librarian hathawaa@union.edu Jason Nistico
(518) 388-6282 Coordinator of Resource Sharing nisticoj@union.edu Mary Eiffe
(518) 388-6627 Circulation Department Manager eiffem@union.edu Austin Peterson
(518) 388-6280 Late Night Library Circulation and Digitization Coordinator petersoa@union.edu Anthony Pantuosco
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Seeking a Notary or Administrative Questions
Leslee Barkley
(518) 388-6277 Administrative Assistant / Office Manager barkleyl@union.edu
All Schaffer Library Staff, A-Z
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Administration
Main Contact: (518) 388-6277 Location: Schaffer Library, third floor, closest to the stairs / elevator by the building's main entrance. Administration Staff:
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Adirondack Research Library
Main Contact: (518) 388-7000 Location: 897 St. David's Lane, Niskayuna, NY 12309 Website: Visit the ARL's website for hours and more information -
Circulation & Course Reserves
Main Contact: (518) 388-6280 Location: Schaffer Library, first floor to the left of main entrance. Website: Visit the Circulation webpages for more information Circulation & Course Reserves Staff:
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Collection Development
Main Contact: LibraryCollections@union.edu Location: Schaffer Library, first floor. The goal of collection development at Schaffer Library is to build a balanced collection to meet the information needs of the students and faculty at Union College. Identification, selection and evaluation of items for the collections are all functions of this office.
The collection development librarian reviews suggestions for new materials in all formats: print, video, microform, audio and electronic. They consult with faculty on the resources needed to support new course development. They receive offers of donations to the collection (gifts)
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Content and Digital Library Systems (CDLS)
Main Contact: (518) 388-6631 Location: Schaffer Library, first floor behind circulation. The Content and Digital Library Systems (CDLS) department of Schaffer Library provides access to the highest quality information possible in the best formats possible. We are responsible for selecting, acquiring, managing, digitizing, and providing the systems needed to ensure availability of a wide variety of materials in support of the Union curriculum and scholarship both at and beyond the College.
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Digital Scholarship
Main Contact: DigitalServices@union.edu Website: Visit the Digital Scholarship website for more information Digital scholarship is research and teaching that critically engages with data and computing technologies. Digital scholars employ computational tools and methods to extend knowledge production, dissemination, and preservation, while also uncovering technology’s limitations, biases, and misuses to create a more just and equitable digital world.
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Government Documents
Main Contact: librarycollections@union.edu Location: Schaffer Library Website: Government Documents collection Schaffer Library's government documents collection was established in 1901 and contains both print and electronic resources.
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ILL / Illiad / Interlibrary Loan /
Main Contact: (518) 388-6282 Website: Learn more about InterLibrary Loan If Schaffer Library doesn't have the material you need, you can borrow it from another library through interlibrary loan (ILL). Available for FREE for students, faculty and staff.
Jason Nistico
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Permanent Collection
Main Contact: (518) 388-6729 Location: The Nott Memorial, on the second floor. Website: Visit the Permanent Collection website for more information Union College holds over 3,000 works of art and material culture in the Permanent Collection, including significant cultural resources from internationally recognized artists and objects from Eastern and Ancient cultures.
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Research & Engagement
Website: Learn more about Research and Engagement services. Librarians are available to help with all aspects of library research. They meet with students individually, in classes, or in informal groups to help students locate and use resources for research. We offer consultations with faculty members interested in research-based assignments, partnering to develop librarian-led instruction sessions, and developing online course resources.
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Special Collections & Archives
Main Contact: (518) 388-6620 Location: 355 Schaffer Library, third floor. Website: Visit the Special Collections website for hours and more information Special Collections & Archives Staff: