Welcome to the Francis A. Drexel Library's Web site, the first place to start your research on the Web!  Our Web pages are designed to get your research started with a wealth of online help including global links in our navigation at the top of each page that will help you to:

• Find Books - you'll see the link to The Library Catalog
• Find Articles - use our Research by Subject page to guide you to scholarly sources for your research
• Library Subject Guides - for broader direction to Library resources in your subject area
• How Do I ... ? - help pages

  When you need further assistance, our Librarians are here to help!  You may reach us in one of five ways:

Come into the Library during Reference Hours

Call the Information Desk, (610) 660-1904, during Reference Hours

Submit a Reference question via e-mail using our Ask a Librarian!  (Be sure to check our Reference FAQs page first.)

Reference Chat 24/7 - Chat online with a reference librarian anytime using the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities Virtual Reference service.

 

Internet Connections 
The Drexel Library has 60 new Internet connections for laptops.  These connections are in study carrels and other publicly-accessible locations on the first and second floors of the Library. The Library is also equipped for wireless connections.

Printing in the Library
Library web stations are networked to print at a central print station in the Reference area where black/white and color printing is available.  There is a per-page charge for printing using a copy card that is available for purchase in the Library. 

Off-campus Access to e-Resources
Access to the Library's subscription e-Resources is restricted to currently registered SJU students.  For (off-campus) access, simply go to the Library's homepage and click on the "Off-campus Access" button.  The authentication process requires that you enter your SJU campus network Username/Password that is issued by the SJU Information Technology Office.  

Curriculum Support
All resources provided by the Francis A. Drexel Library are selected to support the University's curriculum. 

Marjorie A. Rathbone Associate Director for Resources Management Saint Joseph's University	Last revision / review:  November 30, 2006