This guide was created for former and active military and their families. This guide will help you learn what University Libraries has to offer, as well as learn a bit about doing research.
The library offers a variety of workshops in the fall and spring semesters. Check out the workshop schedule and various topics at http://libraries.wichita.edu/savvyresearcher or scroll through the library calendar at http://wichita.libcal.com/events#!/month/.
Typical topics:
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors
Community Users are welcome to use computers in Ablah Library. We have computers located in Reserve available for two hours a day for non-Wichita State students. Non-Wichita State students must be on-campus to use electronic library materials. Check in at the Reserve Desk for a user name and password. We also have a wireless network for guests to use with personal computer devices while on campus. Ask for details.
Community Users may also check out books. Click here for published policies for the Computer Use Policy, Library Facilities Use Policy and to find how to get a Shocker Card to check out books.
Visit a librarian at the Reference Desk on the first floor of Ablah Library or contact a Subject Librarian to make an appointment.
What are some reasons to contact a librarian?
To find the best resources for your topic
To discuss strategies and develop skills for searching article databases and the library catalog
To identify and locate primary source materials
If a librarian is not available, you may also seek assistance from other library staff during library hours who will refer you to the appropriate librarian or department as necessary.
See the full schedule of library hours including Reference Desk, presession, intersession, and holiday hours for the main library (Ablah) and for the Chemistry and Music branch libraries. Ablah Library hours are also available on an automated phone line: 316-978-3581.
Circulation Desk (Ablah Library) 316-978-3582
Reference Desk (Ablah Library) 316-978-3584
Music Library 316-978-3029
Chemistry Library 316-978-3764
Interlibrary Loan 316-978-3167
Chat with us via the adjacent chat box. Our chat service is staffed during Reference Desk hours.
If chat is not available, send us a question via e-mail.
Text us with research and other library-related questions to
316-453-6911
Subject Librarians are available to help students, faculty, and staff with their research and library instruction needs. Use the left-hand navigation tabs to find the librarian assigned to a particular subject or college. Contact your subject librarian for assistance or to schedule an appointment for a research consultation.
