The college website homepage and the "Information Line" - (417) 455-5732 are the first two areas that will be updated in the event of a weather related cancellation or closing. (Please read our Weather Policy)
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SWAN: Consortium member, providing access to 10 member libraries statewide. This resource should be the users second step in the search for information, after searching the Crowder Catalog.
MOBIUS: Consortium Member, providing access to materials from 72 member libraries statewide. This resource should be the users third step in searching for information, after searching the Crowder and Swan Catalogs.
WORLDCAT: If you search all other library resources and are still unable to locate your item, contact library staff and we can conduct a world wide search for your desired resource.
Public study areas with tables and chairs may be found throughout the library.
Study rooms are available for more private studying for groups of 1 to 6 people. These areas must be scheduled, first come first serve, at the service desk.
Information resources
Information resources include paper format books and periodicals, as well as multiple databases, a large collection of electronic books, and audio visual materials
Library instruction
Class instruction sessions may be scheduled through the library director. In addition, one-on-one instruction with is available on an as needed, first come first serve basis.
Computers
A computer lab equiped with 40 computer stations is available for student and public use. The lab is opened during library hours, and close 15 minutes prior to the library closing.
WIFI
WIFI is available throughout the library. Devices must be electronically registered with the college IT in order to access the WIFI.
Crowder ID (obtained through Student Services) required to check out materials.
Late items will accrue the fines and pentalties identified in the “Lending and Borrowing Policies” section of this webpage.
Return all items and pay all fines prior to the end of each Semester or you will not be allowed to enroll in, sell back textbooks to, or recieve transcripts from Crowder College.
The Computer Lab’s primary purpose is to support course related research and priority will be given to that function.
The Crowder College Information Technology Computer Use Agreement is strictly enforced at the library. The agreement may be found on the IT section of the Crowder Website.
Research/Instructional Computers located at the front of the library are specifically for locating library related materials and may not be used for any other purpose.
Drink is allowed in the library, but only in a secure/spill proof container. Paper or Styrofoam cups are not considered secure containers. Drink is NOT ALLOWED IN THE COMPUTER LAB OR INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSROOM.
The user is liable for any damages associated with food or drink.
Cell Phones should be placed in silent mode. Phone conversations should take place outside of the library.
Texting and Hand Held Device Use is allowed, but should take place in silent mode.
Laptop and other computer audio should occur only with personal headphones
Headphone volume associated with any device use (computer, MP3 player, etc.) should be moderated for personal use only, and should not be heard by other library users.
Student Handbook: “It is the policy of Crowder College that children who are not on campus for some specific age-related activity not be present in the classroom or other areas of the college, in lieu of other child care arrangements (refer to Board Policy 5.10). ”
Minor children may not be unattended in the library and are not allowed to use library computers.
