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J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library
J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library
The Mabee Library was expanded, remodeled and rededicated in 1997 to house a rapidly growing resource collection for research with the latest in wireless and conventional instructional technology. It supports resources in a variety of formats to meet the expanding instructional and research programs at the University.
Current and holiday hours are posted at the library entrance, on various campus and electronic bulletin boards, and under “J. E. Mabee Library” through the main university homepage. Library guides, policies, general information and other publications are on the Reference display rack and on the library homepage. The Library Telephone Menu and hours can be accessed at any time by dialing (210) 829-6010.
The strong, well-balanced resource collection contains over 325,000 volumes and over 19,000 unique journal titles in print, electronic, digital and/or microfilm/fiche formats. Internet access is provided throughout the library by wireless network and data line connectivity. To augment the print collection, students have access to over 100 electronic indexes and thousands of online journals accessible through the VPN (Virtual Private Network) client software or dial-up connection to the library gateway. Over eighty of the online indexes have full text available, many with graphics —ARTstor is an example of these excellent resources for reading, reference, research and study.
Materials not held at UIW can be easily obtained through Interlibrary Loan and/or TexShare cards at participating Texas libraries. Interlibrary Loan is usually without a charge to the user. Off campus materials may be identified through OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) WorldCat and other online library catalogs.
The Mabee Library offers many services and features for students. Professional assistance with research and use of library technology is available every day the library is open.
Media Center
The Media Center, located in the basement of the Mabee Library, provides equipment to classrooms as well as audio, graphic, video, printing, and photographic services. The Media Center is home to more than 50 computers, several scanners, printers, and a sound/video recording room. All of the computers have Internet access and support Microsoft Office 2003 Professional, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. In addition, course-specific applications such as SPSS, Visual Basic, C++, Adobe Illustrator, and AutoCad software are made available to support student work. Students may request production services from the Coordinator of the Media Center. To check out equipment, however, an instructor must make a request on the students’ behalf.