LIBRARY STAFF - Telephone and email directory
OUR MAILING ADDRESS
Saint Joseph's University
Francis A. Drexel Library
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
SERVICE DESK(Front Desk)
Call or stop by with questions so we can
- direct you to materials "on Reserve"
- check/out renew books & other materials
- check to see if your Interlibrary Loan request has arrived
- assist with Microfilm/Microfiche readers (evenings and weekends)
- troubleshoot problems with individual Library accounts (M-F: 9-5)
- issue SJU Alumni Library cards (M-F: 9-5)
610-660-1900
| Service Desk Hours - Fall and Spring Semesters |
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| Monday - Thursday |
9:00 a.m. |
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| Friday |
9:00 a.m. |
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| Saturday |
10:00 a.m. |
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| Sunday |
2:00 p.m. |
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Summer and holiday hours vary and a link to
special hours is available from the homepage when
applicable.
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INFORMATION DESK (Reference)
Contact a Reference Librarian in one of four ways so we can
- help you get started on your Research
- direct you to resources you may need for specific Research questions
- help you locate materials in the Library collection
- troubleshoot problems with remote access to our subscription resources
- make arrangements with Faculty to provide classroom instructions in Research
Call 610-660-1904 or Stop by
| Information Desk Hours - Fall and Spring Semesters |
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| Monday - Thursday |
9:00 a.m. |
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10 |
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9:00 a.m. |
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5 |
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| Saturday |
10:00 a.m. |
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6 |
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| Sunday |
2:00 p.m. |
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special hours is available from the homepage when
applicable. |
Ask a Librarian! web-based email form
The Saint Joseph's University community may submit a question or concern directly to the Reference staff through a web-based email form.
An email response will be sent within 24 hours during the business week, and within 48 hours on weekends.
By Appointment
Make an appointment for a consultation:
The Saint Joseph's University community may make an appointment with a reference librarian for assistance with an extensive research project. The appointment may be in person or via telephone. Simply fill out our appointment form and a Reference staff member will contact you.
Instant Messaging Reference 24/7
Live Help
During normal Information Desk Hours an SJU Librarian is Online and will answer your question.
Go to the Library's home page to check the availability.
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When our SJU Librarians are Offline, try using this service where your questions will be answered 24/7 by a Librarian outside of the University. (more)
INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL)
Call or stop by the ILL office (located in the staff area on the first floor) when
- the staff at the Service Desk have told you that your Interlibrary loan request has not yet arrived, and you believe that it should be here
- you need to follow up on communication from the ILL department concerning a request that could not be filled, or will be delayed because of scarce availability
PERIODICALS
Journals, magazines and newspapers are available in several formats:
Print
Electronic via the Internet
Microfilm and microfiche
- Print periodicals must be used in the building and there are several photocopiers where you can make copies of articles. The copiers are located near the Service Desk.
- Articles from microfilm, microfiche and electronic versions can be saved to a computer file or printed out.
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Need help finding a periodical or using the equipment? |
| Call 610-660-1911 or 610-660-3215 |
| Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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(Outside the posted hours, talk to a staff person at the Information Desk or Service Desk) |
ARCHIVES / SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
The Archives and Special Collections at Saint Joseph's University is responsible for the collection, maintenance, and preservation of all university materials in an effort to keep them as part of this institution's historical record.
Special Collections consists of a variety of rare and unique books. Most materials under the care of the unit are available for use within the library; however, some materials may require supervision by library personnel.
LIBRARY LIAISONS TO SJU ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS Academic Departments
The Library has a liaison program in place to facilitate communication between the Library and Faculty. Faculty members from a particular department are encouraged to contact the Librarian associated with that department.
