Information and Library Services
Library Holdings
| Cataloged volumes |
620,000 |
| Microforms |
290,000 |
| Recorded materials |
35,000 |
| Serial subscriptions (print and electronic) |
27,000 |
| Archives and manuscripts |
4,600 linear feet |
Selected trend statistics about the library
Library Services and Facilities
- · More than 100 additional web-accessible databases including Academic Universe (Lexis-Nexis), Academic Search Premier <http://abacus.bates.edu/Library/resources/databases.shtml>.
- · On-line catalog <http://ladd.bates.edu/> with links to MaineCat statewide catalog allows direct patron-generated borrowing from Bowdoin, Colby, the University of Maine and other participating libraries – NExpress connections to Williams, Wellesley and Middlebury Colleges and Northeastern University.
- · Library instruction room with Windows computers; viewing and listening facilities for individuals and groups.
- · Study spaces for more than 840 students, including more than 275 with power and data connections for portable computers in the George and Helen Ladd Library. Wireless network in all library locations.
- · Archives, rare books and manuscripts in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library.
- · Depository for
United States and Maine documents.
Information Services
Network and Telecommunications Services
- · More than 80 servers on the campus network. The network connects all academic buildings and residential units to a multiple gigabit Ethernet backbone with switched 10/100 megabit connections to each computer. NT servers and a connected storage array network support file storage and print services.
- · Students are assigned a user account on the campus network, which provides access to academic software, network file storage, electronic mail and the Internet.
- · Student computer labs in major classroom buildings and the Library. More than 400 computers are accessible to students.
- · Phones and voice mail provided for students.
Computing Services
- · Help Desk Services with phone, walkup and online live help.
- · Online course registration, course evaluation, transcripts, grading and other services.
- · Integrated Web content management and Web technology services.
- · Classrooms equipped with permanent projection and presentation technology.
- · Classrooms equipped for instruction with hands-on computing.
- · “Blue jack” program provides network access in more than 400 locations on campus in addition to all residence halls and houses. Wireless in all residence halls and houses and other areas of high student use.
- · Computing and media equipment available for loan to students, faculty and staff.
- · Support for multimedia applications and production.
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