Library Resources

The University of Kentucky library system consists of several decentralized libraries. Those you will most likely use include the William T. Young Library located on Clifton Drive; Margaret I. King (MIK) Special Collections Library located on main campus; the Medical Center Library (MCL), located in the Chandler Medical Center; the Audiovisual Library (AVL), located on the sixth floor of the College of Nursing Building; and the Education Library (EDL), located in Dickey Hall. Students in Hazard and Morehead may use the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) libraries available at those sites. All these libraries conduct tours at the beginning of each semester. Check with the reference department for times and dates.

The library's computerized card catalog is INFOKAT. All holdings acquired since January 1985 have been entered into this system. The computer is connected to all UK libraries so that you can inquire if any library on the campus owns the book or journal for which you are looking. Ask the librarian if you need assistance. A class in the use of INFOKAT is also available.

The new William T. Young Library located in the Clifton Park area just off Rose Street, is a 365,000 square foot, six story state-of-the-art facility. It houses the University's humanities, social sciences, and life sciences collections. The library provides seating - much with network connections - for approximately 4,000 library patrons, and the building contains over 37 miles of shelving for library materials. Other features include 21 group study rooms, a large computing lab and computing classrooms, and extensive audiovisual facilities. The phone number is 257-0500 ext. 2072.

The W. T. Young Library is also a repository for government documents. You will find numerous health statistics and other health information there. It holds more than two million volumes and has state-of-the-art computer technology throughout. You will need a UK student I.D. or driver's license to access the library.

Medical Center Library (MCL). You may do computer searching in the reference room located there, and will find numerous abstracts and indexes to use. You also will have access to study carrels and rooms for your convenience. The hours are: Friday, close at 8 p.m.; Saturday, open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday, opens at noon with 24-hour access through Friday, 8 p.m.; special hours of operation will be posted for holidays.

Printing from all Medical Center public computers is $.10 per page, just as it does at the UK libraries.

There are two types of cards accepted by the Medical Center printers as well as at the printers on campus.

• DART cards are available at the DART machine in the Audiovisual Library, sixth floor, College of Nursing Building; at Young Library, and at the Food Services/Food Storage Office at K-Lair. DART cards can be charged to University accounts via IDIV or can have cash put on them at DART machines.
   
•  UK student IDs and the new UK Faculty/Staff ID cards (available for $10 at 107 Student Center) can have PLUS account money added to these cards which will be accepted by the printers. PLUS accounts can be opened at 239 Student Center for any whole dollar amount. (PLUS service also is available at Student Billing Services, business offices at Blazer and Commons Market.) (323-5300)

Medical Center Audio Visual Library (AVL). The AVL, located on the sixth floor of the College of Nursing building, houses only AV materials. It serves the students, staff and faculty of all the medical center colleges as well as other members of the University community and the general public. You will be able to use viewing equipment, study carrels and private meeting rooms located here. Vending machines are located in the lounge. AVL hours are posted but generally the library opens at 8 a.m. during the week and remains available during the evening. Check the postings at the beginning of each semester for special hours. If you choose to use the AVL after 6 p.m. you must show a medical center ID to be admitted (323-6571).

Education Library (EDL). The Education Library is housed on the second floor of Dickey Hall. The library opens at 8 a.m. during the week and remains available in the evening.

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