The Franco Library
Discover the wealth of resources and services at the Franco Library of 麻豆视频, supporting students, faculty, and staff in their academic research and intellectual pursuits.
Librarians instruct users in the access, evaluation and ethical use of information sources. They also work closely with faculty to plan the development of resources, information literacy instruction and research assistance that support self-initiation of lifelong-learning and fulfillment.
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- Library Hours
The Franco Library Building is open 24/7. For access to the building when in-person services are unavailable, please swipe your University ID card.
You can contact a librarian via Ask a Librarian, Chat or Email. If you would like an appointment, librarians can meet with you in person or virtually. Please request appointments at least one day before you would like the session to be held.
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- Library Resources
The Franco Library collections include nearly 75,000 physical items consisting of books, periodicals, DVDs and other items. Additionally, the library's rich digital collection includes electronic journals, eBooks, educational videos, news resources, tutorials and over 125 research guides. The library offers a variety of technology-enhanced study spaces including group study rooms, quiet study spaces and collaborative work areas.
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- Reference Services
The Dr. Frank A. Franco Library Learning Center librarians and staff work with faculty and students in a variety of ways to find and evaluate the information needed for research and coursework.
The librarians welcome the opportunity to cooperate with faculty in integrating information literacy skills into the curriculum. Interested faculty members can contact the Reference and Instruction Librarian at 610-568-1534 to explore the content to be addressed by a librarian, and the most appropriate time to schedule one or more sessions with one of the librarians.
The Library personnel are available to assist students and faculty on an individual basis with all aspects of searching and evaluating information. Students and faculty can contact us in a number of ways 鈥 whichever method is most convenient.
- Ask for assistance in the Library: Ask one of the librarians for assistance or ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk.
- Set up an appointment to meet with one of the Reference Librarians: Librarians are available to meet with students and faculty on an individual basis to discuss your information research needs and appropriate strategies for accessing the information. Please call 610 796-8223 to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with one of the librarians.
- Contact us by submitting an Ask A Librarian form: You can contact us by filling out and submitting the form.
- Ask your question by email: Reach a librarian at Alvernia.library@alvernia.edu
- 24/7 Live chat with a librarian: Contact a librarian with questions instantly using our chat service. During Library Service hours, you鈥檒l connect with an Alvernia librarian. Outside of business hours, you鈥檒l be connected with librarians from our partner libraries in PA.
- Intellectual Property Policy
This Policy is intended to address the need of 麻豆视频, including the O鈥橮ake Institute, (the 鈥淯niversity鈥) to address issues related to the use and development of intellectual property at the University, its ownership and the respect that the University expects its faculty, staff and students to afford to the intellectual property of the University and of others.
- Contact Us
Phone: 610-796-8223
Research: 610-796-5517