Navigating Knowledge: A Guide to Wayne State University Library Resources
Wayne State University Libraries offer a comprehensive suite of resources and services designed to support students, faculty, and researchers in their academic pursuits. From traditional library materials to cutting-edge technology and expert assistance, the libraries are a central hub for learning and discovery.
Accessing Course Materials: Course Reserves
Instructors can utilize the Course Reserves service to make physical materials, including books and media, readily available to students. By completing a Reserves Request form, educators can specify the items to be reserved and the designated library location for student access. The circulation period for reserved items is determined by the instructor, ranging from short-term loans of 1, 2, or 3 hours to extended loans of 1, 2, 3, or 7 days.
Enhancing Instruction: Library Instruction and Information Literacy
The Libraries are committed to integrating information literacy skills into the curriculum. They offer a variety of resources, including custom class sessions, online learning modules, and course/assignment research guides. Faculty can collaborate with librarians to design tailored instruction that equips students with the critical skills needed to effectively find, evaluate, and utilize information.
Expert Guidance: Liaison Librarians
To provide personalized support, each program, department, or college at Wayne State University is assigned a dedicated librarian liaison. These liaisons serve as valuable points of contact for faculty, offering assistance with research, curriculum development, and navigating library resources and services. Liaison librarians can provide guidance on collection development, library instruction programs, and accessing relevant resources. They have also developed online guides for each department, featuring helpful resources and contact information.
Embracing Open Educational Resources: Open Access Support
Wayne State University encourages the adoption of open textbooks in all university courses. Open textbooks are instructional textbook publications in digital form, freely available through online platforms. These resources offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional textbooks, promoting equitable access to education. Library liaisons can assist faculty in locating and integrating open textbooks into their courses.
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Discovering Digital Texts: eBooks
The library's extensive eBook collection can be explored through Summon, where users can find direct links to the full text of eBooks. Alternatively, users can browse specific eBook collections to discover titles grouped by subject or format. Many platforms offer options for downloading eBooks in various formats, including:
- EPUB: An open-standard file format widely supported for digital books, alongside .pdf and .txt. EPUB allows text flow to adjust to the screen size of the user's device, which may alter pagination.
- Adobe Digital Editions format: Compatible with most devices, including Apple and Android.
Technology at Your Service: Classroom Technology Support Media Services
Classroom Technology Support Media Services, a unit within University Libraries, provides a range of services to enhance the learning environment. These services include:
- Remote and on-site technical support: Assistance with classroom technology issues.
- Classroom technology training: Workshops and resources to help instructors effectively use classroom technology.
- A/V equipment deliveries to classrooms: Provision of audio-visual equipment for instructional purposes.
- Lecture Capture recordings: Recording of lectures for student review and accessibility.
Key Databases for Research
Wayne State University Libraries subscribe to a vast array of databases catering to diverse research needs. Here's a glimpse into some of the key databases available:
ProQuest Central: A comprehensive multidisciplinary research database providing access to scholarly journals, trade and professional titles, newspapers, magazines, dissertations, working papers, case studies, and market reports across major subject areas.
CSA Sociological Abstracts: An index to the international literature in sociology and related social and behavioral sciences. It offers abstracts of journal articles, citations to book reviews, and abstracts of books, book chapters, dissertations, and conference papers.
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ERIC: An education database with citations and abstracts for books, periodicals, and ERIC documents.
PsycINFO: A database compiled from the American Psychological Association, containing citations to books and articles on various therapies and mental health issues.
PQD&T (ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global): A central resource for information about doctoral dissertations and master's theses, with abstracts for dissertations published from 1980 forward.
Social Work Abstracts: Produced by the National Association of Social Workers.
PubMed: Produced by the National Library of Medicine, this database provides citations on biomedical issues such as mental health and health-related topics, with some full-text availability.
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CINAHL: A database with references and abstracts to journal articles, books, and grey literature relating to midwifery, pregnancy, labour, birth, postnatal care, neonatal care, and the first year of an infant's life.
Library Staff
The Wayne State University Library employs a dedicated team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Here are some of the library staff members:
- BANES, MOLLY: Archivist I with a M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A. from Michigan State University.
- BLACK, MARCIA: Archivist with a M.S.I.S., M.A. from the University of Texas and a B.A. from Marygrove College.
- BRACKE, MARIANNE STOWELL: Librarian IV with a M.S.L.I.S., B.A. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
- BRACKE, PAUL: Dean and Professor with a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona; M.S.L.I.S. from the University of Illinois; B.A./B.J. from the University of Missouri.
- BRADFORD, MICHAEL: Librarian I with a M.L.S. from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and a B.A. from Indiana University Bloomington.
- ICALOIA, STEFANIE: Archivist I with a M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A. from Grand Valley State.
- CAWTHORNE, JON: Librarian IV with a Ph.D. from Simmons College; M.L.S. from the University of Maryland at College Park; B.A. from The Evergreen State College.
- CHINERY, KRISTEN: Archivist IV with a M.L.I.S., M.A. from Wayne State University and a B.A. from Adrian College.
- CLARK, RACHAEL: Librarian IV with a M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A. from Eastern Michigan University.
- CLEMENS, ELIZABETH: Archivist IV with a M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A. from Aquinas College.
- DONAHUE, DAMECIA: Librarian IV with a M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University; M.A. from Eastern Michigan University; B.A. from University of Michigan.
- ELLER ENGLISH, TROY: Archivist III with a M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A. from Michigan State University.
- ELLIS-DANQUAH, LAVENTRA: Director with a M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A. from University of Michigan.
- GOLODNER, DANIEL: Archivist III with a M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University.
- GREENLEE, MICHAEL: Librarian II with a M.L.I.S. from University of Illinois Urbana and a B.S. from University of Illinois.
- HUFFMAN, ALYSSA: Librarian I with a M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.S. from Eastern Michigan University.
- JIANG, MINHAO: Librarian II with a M.S. from University of Illinois Urbana and a B.A. from Wuhan University.
- JONES, LOUIS E.: Archivist IV with a Ph.D. from Wayne State University; M.A. from University of Delaware; M.P.S. from Cornell University; B.A. from Morehouse College.
- LALONDE, MICHELLE M.: J.D., LL.M. from Western Michigan University Thomas M.
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