Services

The Government Documents Department is available during the hours Waldo Library is open. The department is staffed by a librarian, support staff and student assistants. If your visit requires that you talk to the librarian, please call ahead to insure that the librarian will be available at 269-387-5208. See library hours

Reference and research assistance is generally available for patrons who come to the library, wish to call the department at (269) 387-5208, or wish to e-mail a question using the Library's online reference service. Assistance is also available by e-mail or phone. See Ask a Librarian

Borrowing materials: Borrowing of materials in the Government Documents Department is similar to that within the rest of the library. Residents in the 6th Congressional District are eligible for a special borrowers card. For loan periods, see library borrowing policies

Photocopies: Photocopy machines are available on the second floor of Waldo Library. Other photocopy services and office supplies are also available at the Waldo Library Copy Center, also located on the second floor of Waldo Library.

Microfiche copying: Microfiche reader printers are available in the Waldo Library Copy Center located on the second floor of Waldo Library (#2028). A fiche to fiche duplicator is available in the Education Library in Sangren Hall.

Interlibrary loans: The Resource Sharing Department can borrow or otherwise acquire material identified in the course of a research project from various sources. This service is available only to the students, faculty, and staff of Western Michigan University. Other patrons are directed to their local libraries that can provide this service. See interlibrary loans

Instruction: Instructional sessions for classes, community organizations, and groups are available. Please contact Michael McDonnell if you are interested in scheduling a session at (269) 387-5208 or by e-mail at michael.mcdonnell@wmich.edu