Library Services

The Harryette M. Hodges and Kaneaster Hodges, Sr. Library, located in Samuel Moore Walton Hall, provides a welcoming environment as well as resources and services for students, faculty, staff and community members.

The collection and services support coursework and research, along with providing recreational reading for users. Patrons have access to reference materials, circulating books, periodicals, online databases and audiovisual materials.

A wide range of electronic resources and services supplement these collections. Additional resources include access to the Internet, the library catalog, user education and the Academic Support Center computer labs.

Free tutoring services are available to ASUN students who need assistance. Contact the library for information about Brainfuse Online Tutoring.

Eligible Borrowers

• All ASU-Newport Students
• ASUN faculty and staff currently employed
• Community patrons

In all instances, students and faculty of ASU-Newport have priority on the use of library materials and resources.

In order to borrow materials, all borrowers will be required to present proper identification at the circulation desk. Community patrons may borrow materials after receipt of an ASUN Library Card.

Circulating Collection

Books in the circulating collection can be checked out for a two-week period and then re-checked for two additional weeks. DVDs and videos, unless labeled “Library Use Only” or placed on reserve, can be checked out for one week. A student may borrow a maximum of five items, with no more than three being from the reserve collection.

Equipment

Equipment circulates to faculty and staff for instructional purposes. An exception to this policy is made for community and civic groups. Equipment will be lent to community and civic groups at the discretion of the librarian.

Lost Materials, Fines, and Overdue Items

A patron must pay for any item checked out under his/her name that is lost or damaged beyond repair. The librarian will make the decision as to whether an item is damaged to the extent that it cannot be repaired. If a book requires rebinding due to patron negligence, the patron must bear the cost of the binding. If a patron does not return an item or if they have damaged an item beyond repair, the patron must pay for the item by remitting the purchase price of the item or paying a processing fee of $10 per item, whichever is greater. If the purchase price cannot be determined or if the item was a gift, a processing fee of $10 will be charged.

Fines are not charged for overdue materials. When items become overdue, the patron will be sent two notices asking for return of the materials. After the second notification, a notice will be mailed to the patron, asking the patron to either return the items or pay for the items according to the terms stated in the circulation policy. Further steps will be taken at the discretion of the Library Coordinator, Director, or Librarian.

The university will not release transcripts of any students who have not cleared fines or paid for lost or damaged library materials checked out under his/her name. If you are unsure about a fee or item checked out in your name, email library@asun.edu for information.

Holds

If an item is checked out, patrons can ask a staff member at the circulation desk to put a hold on the item. When the item becomes available, you will be notified, and it will be held for you at the circulation desk for one week.

Copyright Law

The Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research”. If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of the copyright law.

Code of Conduct

While in the library, please refrain from the following:

• Eating or drinking, with the exception of drinks with twist tops or secure matching lids that seal the bottle or container.
• Attempting to take any item from the library without properly checking the item out.
• Smoking or use of tobacco products.
• Verbal or physical abuse of other patrons or staff.
• Sexual misconduct, such as exposure, offensive touching or sexual harassment of other patrons or staff.
• Bringing in animals other than those authorized by the Center for Educational Access.
• Disruptive and unsafe behavior, such as loud talking, screaming, slamming doors, running, fighting or throwing things.
• Engaging in any activity prohibited by law or any conduct that unreasonably interferes with others’ use of the library.
• Failing to comply with reasonable staff requests.
• For their protection and safety, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied and monitored by a parent or other responsible adult.

Possible consequences for violations are as follows:

• Warning from staff.
• Staff will ask patrons to leave the library.
• ASUN security will be called in to investigate the matter.

Library Resources

The Library provides online access to over 70 databases that include 2 Arkansas newspapers, EBSCOHost, ProQuest, the Rittenhouse R2 eBook Collection, and World Book Complete. These resources are available to students through their Canvas account and faculty through MyCampus Faculty Resources. The Library Catalog and Database page contains Get Started Guides to help navigate the databases and online tutoring.

Practice Tests

Nursing Pre-Entrance Exam Online Course
Nursing Entrance Practice Tests, NET Test, TEAS Test, PSB Tests and more.

Number2.com
Free online test prep for SAT, ACT, and GRE as well as a vocabulary builder.

4Tests.com
A world-wide provider of free, online practice exams. We exist to serve the education and testing markets and we’re proud to help you pass your upcoming exams.

Test Prep Review
Free online test resource center for test preparation and new exams including ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT and Praxis.

Helpful Study Tools

Khan Academy
A helpful took to enhance Math/Science/History skills.

Purdue Online Writing Lab
A helpful took to enhance writing skills

Purple Math
A helpful tool to enhance math skills.

AlgebraHelp.com
A collection of lessons, calculators and worksheets created to assist students and teachers of algebra.