Research

Classic Catalog Search for books, journals and other materials.

Discovery Catalog Another version of the library catalog. The graphical interface allows for modifying search terms with a "Word Cloud" display on the left and" faceted search terms" on the right.

SJU Library Toolkits: Research by Subject Research guides by subject. Search all the resources in a particular academic area.

E-Resources: A-Z Provides an alphabetical list of the Library's online databases.

Search for full-text journal articles in the Library's collection.

Online Tutorials Quick 2-3 minute tutorials on Library research, including database searching and finding full-text material.

Off-campus Access to e-Resources Find out how to access Drexel Library's online resources off campus.

Interlibrary Loan Request books, journal articles and other materials from other libraries.

Citation Manager: RefWorks Use RefWorks to import and organize citations from certain databases.

Library Instruction and Reference Assistance

Course Reserves Place articles, books and other materials on reserve for your courses.

Library Liaisons Connect with the Librarian with research expertise in your area.

Library Instruction Request a librarian to instruct your class on research and information basics.

Distance Education and SJU Online Information on embedding Library resources into your online course.

Resources Management and Acquisitions

Ordering Books and other materials Contacts and process for ordering materials

Collection Development Policy Policies regarding the organization and acquisition of materials for Drexel Library

Archives and Faculty Publications

Archives and Special Collections The Archives of Saint Joseph's University

SJU Faculty Scholarship Searchable database of recent SJU faculty scholarship. Faculty Scholarship Database User's Guide.

Library Services and Policies

Borrowing Policies Information on library policies for faculty

Library Staff  Directory Contacts for different Library Departments

Hours and Directions Get the hours for Drexel Library, including holidays and exceptions

Other Information for Faculty

Examination (Blue) Books Exam books are available in the Director's Office Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Faculty members or the departmental administrative assistants are required to obtain the booklets in person. Other distribution points on campus are Campbell Library and the College of Professional and Liberal Studies.

Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC) FAC meets each semester to advise the Library on issues of planning, budget allocation, service and resource development and promotion. For more information, please contact Evelyn Minick.

Photocopying Faculty and/or their graduate assistants may request a 'copy card' at the Service Desk that allows a discounted charge back to departments. The card may be used for photocopying, printing from microfiche/microfilm, and printing from our computer workstation.

Last revision / review: November 4, 2009
Anne Krakow
Associate Director for Public Services and Programming
Saint Joseph's University
akrakow@sju.edu