Our Services
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Librarians are here to help! Here are several ways we can help you.
Borrowing Privileges
The rules and policies for borrowing materials from the Bluford Library.
Catalog
The library's catalog of books, ebooks, article & research databases, journals and other materials.
Course Reserve Services for Faculty
The Library can work with you to offer Course & E-Reserves to your students. Here's how.
Course Reserves
Course Reserves are housed on the first floor of the Library at the Circulation Desk and hold high-usage items, assigned readings, and materials for special projects. We also offer E-Reserves, available online 24 hours a day.
Distance Education Students
F.D. Bluford Library offers services tailored for distance education students, from Dare to Cherokee and beyond. The Library can help you no matter where you are located.
E-Readers & Kindles for Checkout
Kindle DX and Sony E-Readers are available for checkout. You may view ebooks, newspapers and magazines on them.
Group Study Rooms Policy
The library provides various individual and group study rooms for use by students, faculty and staff. Our aim is to accommodate space for academic research, studying, tutoring sessions and class preparation. These rooms hold anywhere from one to eight people. Given the demand for group study rooms, they may not be used for general meetings.
Interlibrary Loan & Document Delivery
When you need materials that are not available at the Bluford Library, you can request an interlibrary loan or document delivery service.
iPads for Checkout
iPads are available for checkout. They are configured with some useful apps and content you may find interesting.
Librarian & Faculty Collaboration
We are ready, willing and able to help you and your students achieve scholarly success. When you collaborate with us on assignments and library resources, you can be sure your students will have a successful learning experience. Here is how we can help.
Library Bibliographers by Subject
Library bibliographers serve as liaisons to the various schools and departments on campus. Here is their contact information.
Library Instruction for Your Class
Course-related library instruction is designed to introduce students to research strategies and the basic information sources available for a particular class or subject. A librarian works with you and develops an instructional session or sessions to meet the specific needs of the class. Course-related library instruction is one of the most effective ways of teaching students to use scholarly materials and resources. This success is due to supplementing subject-oriented training received in the classroom with instruction in information resources and search techniques.
MP3 Players for Checkout
Three MP3 players are available for checkout by N.C. A&T faculty, students and staff. You may download and manage audio books, podcasts and other digital audio content.
Non-University Borrowers' Privileges
The F.D. Bluford Library serves more than just the faculty, staff and students of the University. Here are the borrowing privileges we extend to others in our community and region.
TALA Borrowing Agreement
The member libraries of the Triad Academic Library Association (TALA) have entered into a borrowing agreement, enabling students and faculty in good standing at their home institutions to borrow from the other participating libraries.
Workshops
Bluford Library offers workshops to help you succeed here at A&T. Seats are limited; register at least 24 hours in advance.
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