The William Van O'Connor Library

For Graduate Students

Highlighted here are features of the library of particular relevance to graduate students.  For more detailed information, check the section of the library website that pertains to your specific interests.  See below for condensed information about useful collections, graduate seminar reserve readings, computer policies, and other bits of information about the library a student might like to know.  Follow the links for more details.

Policies

With the exception of the Lannan Video collections, the William Van O'Connor Library is a non-circulating reference library.  For a complete run down of the libraries policies click here.

Useful Pages

      Creative Writing Collection   Browse through books recommended by Professor Pam Houston.

      Dissertations & Theses  Take a look at the work of previous graduates in both programs. 

      Ph.D. Placement Information See where some former graduates have found work.

      Faculty & Emeritus Publications  Learn something about your advisor's work.

      General Books  Roam the aisles or sit down in the library and enjoy a good book!

      Graduate Seminar Reserve Readings  To supplement the books you bought for class.

      Journals  Use our online catalogue to locate the source you need.

      Lannan Videos  Need an interesting video clip for the class you're teaching?

      Professionalization Collection  What is it we do with that degree?

Graduate Seminar Reserve Readings  

It is the general understanding in the department that graduate students may study seminar reserve readings in the O'Connor library or remove the materials briefly to photocopy them.  Students are expected to return such materials immediately.  If an instructor asks you to abide by a different policy for her class, please do so.

The Graduate Seminar Reserve Readings are located in a set of files on the short bookcase immediately to your left as you enter the library.  Only materials left in this area and designated by appropriate course labels qualify as reserve readings and may be used as such.

In addition to seminar readings, students and instructors will find reference binders in the reserve reading area: look for the "English 1 Manual," the "Computer Classroom Guide" and the "English Graduate Program Preliminary Examination Reading Lists."  These resources are strictly non-circulating and should not be removed from the library at any time. For more information on the Graduate Student Reserve Readings, click here.

Possible Disturbances in the Library Environment

Because the entire William Van O'Connor Library exists in a single room, there may be some necessary library tasks--moving books, for example--that may create some noise and distraction for someone who has come to the library to study.  In addition, some meetings pertaining to library maintenance will take place in the library.  We apologize for these necessary interruptions to library peace and quiet and do our best to keep them to a minimum.  Thank you for your tolerance and understanding! 

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