Librarians instruct users in the access, evaluation and ethical use of information sources. They also work closely with faculty to plan the development of resources, information literacy instruction and research assistance that support self-initiation of lifelong-learning and fulfillment.
 

Library Resources

The Franco Library collections include nearly 75,000 physical items consisting of books, periodicals, DVDs and other items. Additionally, the library's rich digital collection includes electronic journals, eBooks, educational videos, news resources, tutorials and over 125 research guides. The library offers a variety of technology-enhanced study spaces including group study rooms, quiet study spaces and collaborative work areas.
 

Research Assistance

Professional librarians are available to guide students in finding, evaluating, citing, and using information ethically and legally. Students may reach a librarian for assistance via chat, telephone, email, or in person. Librarians offer extended one-on-one consultations both virtually and in person.
 

Intellectual Property Policy

This Policy is intended to address the need of 媚娘直播, including the O鈥橮ake Institute, (the 鈥淯niversity鈥) to address issues related to the use and development of intellectual property at the University, its ownership and the respect that the University expects its faculty, staff and students to afford to the intellectual property of the University and of others.

 

Contact Us

  • Phone: 610-796-8223
  • Email: Alvernia.library@alvernia.edu
  • 24/7 Live chat with a librarian: Contact a librarian with questions instantly using our chat service. During Library Service hours, you鈥檒l connect with an 媚娘直播 librarian. Outside of business hours, you鈥檒l be connected with librarians from our partner libraries in PA. 
 

 

The Franco Library Building is open 24/7. For access to the building when in-person services are unavailable, please swipe your University ID card. For in-person library service hours, check out . Our staff is here to help. .

 

 

 

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