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Reference

• Individualized Instruction Sessions
• Class Instruction Sessions and Tours
• Video Tutorial on Finding Articles from a Citation
• Research Guides
• Locating Sources for Course Papers
• Databases
• Email reference

Reference librarians and assistants are available to help the Assumption community in the effective use of library resources. Reference hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays and 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. Individuals or small groups may schedule special sessions with Reference librarians to learn more about the Library's resources. Sessions may cover basic library resources or may focus on a particular subject.

Course related instruction sessions and tours may be scheduled by calling or emailing Phil Waterman at 508-767-7375 or pwaterman@assumption.edu or by submitting a Class Instruction Form.

The Reference Department has created numerous research guides to assist library users. Printed guides may be found outside the Reference Office. We've also placed them online. Some have been created to help users when the librarian is not available, such as Locating Sources for Course Papers.

E-mail Reference Service is available to students, faculty and staff with an e-mail account library@assumption.edu. Reference Staff will answer ready reference questions and can also give research advice via this service. If a question is too involved, individuals may be asked to come to the library for more in depth assistance.

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Disability Services

In the Reference area we have two Dell XP computers, a Braille Romeo 25 printer, an HP printer and two height adjustable electric tables. The following software is available:

For people who are blind or have vision problems:

- JAWS Screen Reading Software
- Magic 8.0 Screen Magnification Software
- Kurzweil 1000 -- Users can scan a document and it will be read it back to them.
- Duxbury Braille Translator - This software translates documents (i.e. Microsoft word or text documents) into Braille.

For people who have difficulty typing:
- Dragon Naturally Speaking

For people who have learning disabilities:
- Kurzweil 3000 - Users can have documents read back to them or can scan new ones. Users have control of the reading speed and terms are highlighted as they are read. A dictionary/ encyclopedia is available to look up unfamiliar terms.

Headsets for using some of these products are available at the Reference Office.

If anyone has questions or suggestions regarding the above area or would like to see a demonstration of the products, please see a Reference librarian or call @ 508-767-7273.

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Other Services

Word Processors: There are more than 15 PC word processing stations and 6 laptops available at the library. They offer word processing programs as well as Microsoft Office Programs.

Photocopiers: The Library has two photocopiers available for public use. These are located in the Reference area. Your college ID enables you to make copies for 12 cents each. Cash copies are 15 cents each.

Telephones: There is a campus phone near the Circulation area.