HSU Library Web Page Refreshed

You will find a new look to the Library web page. Starting with a user survey last Spring a Library committee worked hard over the summer to redesign the web page to reduce redundancy, reorder links to place the most heavily used links on the top page, and provide a new background design. A follow-up user survey helped the committee refine the final web page. Some new additions to the top page include a search form for directly searching the Library Catalog; a How Do I Find...? section that links to information on how to find different types of materials, e.g., speeches and opposing viewpoints; and a new perpetual calendar of library hours.

Interlibrary Loan System Enhanced

• Users can now concentrate on completing the bibliographic information on items needed. You will never need to enter personal information once your user profile is set up.
• There are now seven request forms customized to the type of item you need--article, book, book chapter, conference paper, dissertation, government document or media.
• Users can modify or cancel requests before they are transmitted to other libraries.
• Users can view the progress of requests at each stage of the process -- no need to email or phone the ILL Office for status updates.
• Users can view items on loan and request renewals online.
• Users can view current, completed and cancelled requests, including complete bibliographic information and tracking data.

The first time you logon to the new system you will be prompted to create a user profile. Upon subsequent logons you can do any of the above tasks without having to enter personal information. For further information on ILL services see Interlibrary Loan Frequently Asked Questions.