Services for Students
See the Reference Librarians for assistance in finding information using a wide variety of print and electronic sources, doing literature searches, citation verification, bibliographies, using the Internet and other special reference and information services. Stop at the desk, call 319-368-6465 ext. 1246 or email library@mtmercy.edu. Appointments may be made for in-depth term paper or project consultation. Start your library research early in a semester or accelerated program block to have time to gather the most useful information.
Finding, evaluating and using information is the mainstay of a college education. There are numerous handouts and videos online to assist students with various aspects of this process. The reference staff is here help you learn about the use of the library for assignments and papers. Workshops and individual instruction are available. Come to the Reference Desk or call 319-368-6465.
WorldCat, the library catalog is searchable at mountmercy.worldcat.org. Search by keyword as default; select a tab to isolate items of interest (articles, books, and videos). Results can reflect holdings in the area corridor, greater Iowa, and/or the world.
We have current subscriptions to over 10,000 journals, magazines and newspapers that are accessible using the electronic periodical indexes available on the Busse Library Web and your Brightspace account. Visit the library's catalog, WorldCat, to search for a title of interest or to browse holdings by subject.
Students may check-out books for four weeks. DVDs and periodicals (magazines/journals) circulate for 72 hours (3 days). Curriculum Collection items may be checked out for four weeks. Books, photocopies of articles, videos and other materials are sometimes put on reserve by faculty for student use. Most may be checked out for 2 hours for in-library use only. Some faculty have links to full-text articles for assigned readings in your Brightspace course pages.
Books and photocopies of journal articles may be ordered for personal use through interlibrary loan (ILL). Journal articles usually arrive within a week. Books may take a bit longer. Books may usually be kept for up to three weeks. Complete an online form for each article or book you need. Always check to see if Busse Library may have the journal or book before submitting a form. ILL requests may be made by filling out the form linked above and directly from periodical databases. Ask a Librarian for assistance.
Our media collection includes videos, DVDs, music CDs, and teaching kits along with digital cameras. DVDs are housed on the main floor. There are listening and viewing areas on the first floor. Films may be checked out for three days; equipment may be checked out for 24 hours.
The Curriculum Collection is found on the lower level and is a variation of a school library and media center. Children’s books and teaching aids are in this collection. Items circulate for three weeks at a time.
Visit Busse Center Library on the web or click the Library link in your Brightspace account for off-campus access to the library. Some information resources are restricted to on campus use or require passwords. See the Reference Librarian for passwords or access the library through your Brightspace account.
Services for the Community
See the Reference Librarians for assistance in finding information using a wide variety of print and electronic sources, doing literature searches, citation verification, bibliographies, using the WWW and other special reference and information services. Stop at the desk, call 319-368-6465 or ext. 1246 or email library@mtmercy.edu.
WorldCat, the Library Catalog is searchable at mountmercy.worldcat.org. Use the default keyword search to find items in the university's library, the state of Iowa, or the world. Select a search form tab to locate a type of item (book, article, or video).
The community may check-out books for 4 weeks. A library card from another library or a driver's license can be used in lieu of a library card. Videos and periodicals (magazines/journals) circulate for 72 hours (3 days). Curriculum Collection items may be checked out for four weeks.
Our media collection includes DVDs, music CDs, and teaching kits. DVDs are found on the first floor. There are listening and viewing areas on the first floor. Most items check out for three days.
The Curriculum Collection, found on the lower level, offers children’s books and teaching aids.