Vision Workstations
The Library has 20 VISION computer workstations and an additional nine in the Instruction Lab that offer a variety of services. Each station has Internet access in which students can access the Library’s Online Catalog and electronic databases. In addition, each computer has basic office productivity software.

Headphones and Laptops
Headphones for computer use are available for student to check out. Students must present a valid Union Dawg Tag. Headphones can be used with the adapter attached to the computer workstations.

Laptops are available for in-house use and can be checked out for a two-hour period by current students, faculty, and staff.

Reference Services
Services available include reference answers to specific questions, consultation on research assignments, assistance in navigating the Internet, and in depth bibliographic research. Every effort will be made to satisfy any information need.

Photocopy, Fax, and Printing Service
Photocopiers are available for public use in the library. Faxes can be sent or received at the circulation desk. The number for incoming faxes is 731-661-5175. Incoming faxes should be clearly labeled with the recipient's name and will be held at the circulation desk until picked up. Print jobs sent from the computer workstations can also be picked up at the circulation desk. There is no charge for student printing.

Fees

Study Carrels and Tables
Study carrels are located throughout the Library for semiprivate study. Books, notebooks, and other personal property should not be left unattended.

Group Study Rooms
Study rooms are provided for the use of more than one person. There are three located downstairs. Larger rooms are available upstairs in the Hundley Center for Academic Excellence. Books and other personal belongings should not be left in the rooms unattended. Summar Library is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Reservations for rooms can be made two weeks in advance at the Circulation Desk.

Library Environment
An atmosphere conducive to reading and study is maintained at all times. Students are to cooperate by being quiet and courteous, or they will be asked to leave the Library. Some areas in the Library are designated for quiet study, and no talking is allowed. Those desiring to study with one or more individuals are asked to utilize the group study rooms. A quiet zone is observed immediately outside the Library for the consideration of those studying inside.

The Penick Academic Complex is a tobacco free environment. No smoking or use of tobacco in any form is allowed.

Telephone and Cell Phone Use
Office telephones in the Library are not available for public use. The Library does not have the facilities for a paging service.

Cell phones need to be turned on silent ring when brought into the library. All calls must be taken outside of the library.

Food and Drink
Food and drink in closed containers are allowed to be brought into the library. However, no food or drink is allowed near computer workstations. At all times great care should be taken to prevent damage to library materials. Patrons are responsible for throwing away any trash.

Unattended Children
Because of the academic setting of Summar Library, it is essential that all children under the age of twelve are accompanied and monitored by an adult. Children who are disruptive to the learning atmosphere of the library will be asked to stay with the adult; if that proves ineffective, they will be asked to leave the library. Children of university faculty or staff who prove disruptive will be referred to the Library Director or the appropriate Dean.

Solicitation and Advertising
Summar Library does not allow any solicitation or advertisement. This includes but is not limited to placement of fliers and posters on interior and exterior walls, windows, tables, and desks.