About the Library

The library has a number of computer available for general use. In the lobby are thirty-six computers and two ADA reserved systems. Computers in the library's new Teaching Center are also available when the room is not reserved for a library class or special function. The library also has twenty-eight laptop computers at the Circulation Desk which can be checked out for IN-LIBRARY use by students, faculty and staff. Campus ID is required for laptop check-out; the check-out period is for three hours. Software available on: Lobby Computers,Teaching Center, Library Laptops

 

Software on Lobby Computers
Microsoft Office 2016 Suite includes: Word Excel PowerPoint Access Publisher OneNote Outlook	All computers in lobby area
Adobe Creative Suite 4 includes: Photoshop Illustrator Flash Dreamweaver Fireworks Adobe Acrobat Pro 9	On two systems: 26 and 31
Adobe Acrobat Reader	On all systems in the lobby.
Photoshop Elements	On systems with attached scanners
SPSS for Windows	NOT installed
Scanners	Eight flatbed scanners are attached to individual computers in the lobby area. About one per table.

 

 

Software on Library's Teaching Center Computers
Microsoft Office 2016 Suite includes: Word Excel PowerPoint Access Publisher OneNote Outlook	All computers in Teaching Center
Adobe Acrobat Reader	On all systems in the Teaching Center.
Respondus Lockdown Browser for Testing	On all systems in the Teaching Center
SPSS for Windows	Version 15 (current campus license) installed.

 

Software on Laptop Computers
Microsoft Office 2016 Suite includes: Word Excel PowerPoint Access Publisher OneNote Outlook	All laptop computers at the circulation desk
Adobe Acrobat Reader	On all laptops.

The Drain-Jordan Library occupies a central location both intellectually and physically on the campus of West Virginia State University. If you are on campus and wish to locate us, the library is building #4 on the campus map. It is pictured below:  

If you wish to visit us and are coming from off campus, please follow the Local Directions to the Library.

 

Local Directions to the Library (within West Virginia)

Take Interstate 64 and exit 50 (Institute). Turn left onto US Highway 25 (Fairlawn Avenue). Drive approximately 0.2 miles. A visitors's parking lot, clearly marked, is available on the right-hand side of the road adjacent to Wallace Hall (a nine story building). Visitors need to check in with Public Safety (Security) and receive a visitor's parking pass. From Wallace/parking lot, the Drain-Jordan Library is approximately 50 yards southeast.
 

Older Reports prepared for the Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of College and Schools are available in Archives, they are:

• West Virginia State University 2005 Self-Study
  • Volume I: The Evidence
  • Volume II: References
• West Virginia State University Snapshot Document

 

A report prepared for the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Focused Visit, February 9 - 11, 2003, is also available in Archives.

• Exhibits:
• Regular exhibits include an African Art/Crafts display in the reference room and the Asian Art Collection in the lobby and periodicals room.

The following will be useful information for those using the library. If you have questions, comments, or concerns about an of these documents, please ask a staff member or contact the Director of Library Services.
 

• Children in the Library
• Circulation of Library Materials:
  1. Circulation of Laptops in the Library
• Collection Development Guidelines
  1. (includes Gifts to the Library)
• Computer Use in the Library:
  1. The Library complies with the Board of Governors Policy #53,
     Responsible Use of University Computer Resources (copy)
• Food and Drink in the Library
• Interlibrary Loans
• Public Use of the Drain-Jordan Library