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Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls


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General Information

See Idaho State University Libary - Idaho Falls and University of Idaho at Idaho Falls.

Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls Location

Located on the main floor of the Tingey Administration building at Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls. (Room 250, 1776 Science Center Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83402) See floor plan for location within the Tingey Administration building.
Phone: (208) 282-7906
Fax: (208) 282-7910

Resources

  • Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls maintains a collection of materials and information to support the coursework for students and faculty of Idaho State University, University of Idaho, and Eastern Idaho Technical College.
  • Library staff members are available on site to assist students or community users.
  • Reference collection consists of around 415 titles and 656 volumes.
  • Subscribes to the Idaho Falls Post Register and the Wall Street Journal newspapers.
  • Current magazine subscriptions include Discover, Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report; back issues are kept one year.
  • Miscellaneous donated magazines are kept for varying lengths of time. Some donated nursing journals will remain in the collection indefinitely.
  • Has computer access to both the Idaho State University's Oboler Library materials in Pocatello and the University of Idaho resources in Moscow using 9 computers.

Reference/Instruction

Individuals

  • Assistance for individuals who need help with research-oriented assignments.
  • Come in for "spontaneous assistance" or make an appointment by calling (208) 282-7906.
  • For students to be efficient in their studies, it helps to know how to use the Library's web site databases and other resources.
  • One goal of Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls is to familiarize students and faculty with the materials and resources that are available to them and help them maximize their use.

Instruction Workshops

  • Library instruction and workshops for courses are offered at Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls.
  • Schedule instruction sessions by calling (208) 282-7906.

Tutorials & Searching Guides

  • Currently, links to tutorials, searching guides, etc. for health databases are included in the Idaho Health Sciences Library (IHSL) wiki. Search for a specific database, and then find the links listed under "More Information".

Reserve Materials

Student Use

  • Locate Electronic Reserve items by searching in the Library Catalog for the Course Reserves by instructor name or course number, and follow the link to the electronic or "e-reserve" item.
  • Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls maintains a reserve collection of supplementary materials for classes taught in Idaho Falls.
  • Some materials are on permanent reserve, such as the 94-title Albertson Teacher Education collection available for two weeks checkout.
  • New reserve materials are typically ready for checkout within 2 hours of delivery. Some reserve items are now available online.
  • Reserve materials may be photocopied as allowed by the instructor placing the materials on reserve.

Faculty Services

  • They can utilize this service by bringing the materials to Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls and indicating specifics about checkout, copy restrictions, etc.
  • New reserve materials are typically ready for checkout by students within 2 hours of delivery.

Printing and Media

  • Copy machine copies are five cents each using coins or an ISU ID Card.
  • Laser printer for printing from all Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls computers is available for five cents per sheet.
  • Television/VCR monitor are available for viewing videotapes in the Reserve Collection.
  • Audiocassette players are available for use with audiocassette tapes in the Reserve Collection.

Staff Members

Cathy Gray
Librarian, Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls
Phone: (208) 282-7849 or (208) 282-7906
Email: graycath@isu.edu
Terry Savage
Library Assistant II
Phone: (208) 282-7906
Email: savather@isu.edu

Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls is also staffed by student assistants

Obtaining Library Materials

Book delivery will continue to be provided to Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls at no charge. This delivery is usually faster than mail because items are couriered daily, Monday - Friday. However, book delivery to your specified address is available for a fee; see Get an Oboler Library Book.

Other Services from the ISU Library in Pocatello

Local City Library Resource

Idaho Falls Public Library
457 Broadway
Idaho Falls, ID 83402-3637
Phone Reference Dept.: (208) 612-8462
Web site: http://www.ifpl.org/

Idaho State University Library - Idaho Falls, Hours of Operation

Fall and Spring Semesters

Monday - Thursday   9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday   9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday   CLOSED

See Exceptions on the Library Hours page.

Interim Hours

Monday - Thursday   9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday   9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday   CLOSED

Summer Sessions

Monday - Thursday   10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday   10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday   CLOSED
Last Modified 05/07/2013 kk