Library

Directory of Services

Library Computers

The Irwin and Science Libraries have networked lab workstations, wireless access, and wireless laptops for checkout. A typewriter is also available in the basement of Irwin. View our Computer Use Policy.

Library Digital Camcorder

The Irwin Library has one digital camcorder available for a three day checkout.

Faxing

The Irwin library has a fax machine that is available to students, staff, and faculty. This service is free of charge and subject to the following policy:

The number of pages sent in one request and the number of fax numbers sent to are subject to staff discretion (i.e., desk staffing, pending assignments, etc). A good rule of thumb is one large mutli-page fax (10+ pages) to any one fax number or a small fax (approximately five pages) to no more than five different fax numbers.

Group & Individual Study Rooms and Study Carrels

The Irwin library has group and individual study rooms and numerous enclosed study carrels. Two study rooms, Irwin 226 and Irwin 306, are reservable by Butler students for both group and individual study. Go to /media/28903/study_spaces.pdf to reserve these rooms. If room is not reserved at least two hours in advance, we cannot guarantee its availability. The rest of the study rooms are open to all patrons and no reservation is necessary.

If you would like to reserve an enclosed study carrel for an extended period of time, contact the Irwin Library Circulation Desk at 940-9227. All materials kept in the reserved carrels must be properly checked out to the current carrel user.

Services to Patrons with Disabilities

The Butler University Libraries are committed to providing equal access for patrons with disabilities. Our services include:

  • Designated parking spaces for patrons with mobility impairment
  • Accessible entrance, public telephones, and restrooms
  • Elevator access to all levels
  • Library orientation (for a scheduled appointment, contact the Irwin Library at 940-9549 or the Science Library at 940-9401)
  • Student Disability Services room (Room 206) is available to Butler students who are registered with Student Disability Services.
  • Renewals via e-mail, telephone, or via the My Library Card

Audio-Visual Facilities

Irwin Library provides a Listening/Viewing Room with equipment for patrons using our audio-visual collections. Patrons with a valid student, faculty or staff ID may check out headsets for individual listening or may reserve the group listening room.

Seminar Rooms

Three rooms in Irwin Library -- the Great Books Room, the Seminar Room (Room 201), and the Judge Carl Rich Room (Room 309), are available for classes, seminars, or academic meetings. An overhead projector or TV-VCR can be set up on request. Butler students, faculty, and staff please call 940-9241 for reservations. All other affiliations please contact Conferences & Special Events at 940-9867.

Microfilm Reading and Photocopying Room

Microfilm/fiche reading and photocopying facilities are available at both Irwin and Science libraries. Printing from all machines is $0.10 per page; copy cards can be purchased, and change is available at the Circulation Desk. Butler University faculty and staff can use their copy center account codes to charge copies.