Facilities & Technology

The Irwin and Science Libraries have networked lab workstations, wireless access, and wireless laptops for checkout. View our Computer Use Policy.

In the Information Commons in Irwin Library is an iMac that specializes in multimedia (rich media). It has Panopto, extra RAM, a multi-format memory card reader, and all the usual iMac media functionality -- built-in microphone and webcam, the iLife suite (including iMovie, GarageBand, etc.).

Additionally, there is a PC station that specializes in multimedia. This station also has a multi-format memory card reader as well as an attached scanner.

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

Group & Individual Study Rooms and Study Carrels

The Irwin library has group and individual study rooms and numerous enclosed study carrels. Three study rooms (Irwin 026, Irwin 226, and Irwin 306) are reservable by Butler students for both group and individual study. These rooms can be reserved online at http://butler.libcal.com/booking/studyrooms. You may also reserve one of these rooms at the Circulation Desk. If room is not reserved at least two hours in advance, we cannot guarantee its availability. If the rooms are all reserved and you need a study space, please contact the Circulation Desk (940-9227). Staff may be able to locate additional study space in the library. The rest of the building's 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.

Seminar Rooms

Two rooms in Irwin Library -- the Great Books Room and the Room 007 -- are available for classes, seminars, or academic meetings. Butler faculty please contact Registration & Records if you would like to schedule either room for your class. For use other than classes, please request the space via the Calendar and Event Scheduling area of my.butler.edu.

Faculty Research Office

Irwin Library has five small offices that can be reserved for faculty research on a semester by semester basis. To reserve an office please contact Marcy Wilhelm-South (x6492 or mwilhelm@butler.edu).

Irwin Library provides a Listening/Viewing Area in the basement of Irwin Library with equipment for individuals using our audio-visual collections. The room includes televisions, a DVD player (incl. Region 2), VCRs (incl. Region 2), a CD player, a cassette player, and a record player. Headsets can be checked out at the Circulation Desk.

Microfilm/fiche reading and photocopying facilities are available at both Irwin and Science libraries. Butler University faculty and staff can use their copy center account to charge microfilm printing.

Photocopies are also $0.20 per page. Butler University faculty and staff can use their copy center account codes to charge copies.

The library is not responsible for unattended personal items.

Irwin Library

The lost & found for the Irwin Library is located at the Circulation desk on the main floor. You can inquire about items at the desk, by phone (317-940-9227), or by email (circ@butler.edu).

Valuables with personal information (e.g., wallets, ID's, credit cards) are kept in a secure location. If possible, the Circulation Department will attempt to contact the owner via phone or e-mail.

Non-valuable items (clothing, umbrellas, etc.) are donated to Goodwill at the end of each semester.

Non-valuable paper items (notebooks, photocopies, calendars, etc.) are recycled at the end of each semester.

Science Library

The lost & found is located at the circulation desk in the Science Library. You can inquire about items by calling (317-940-9401) or stopping by.

Valuables with personal information are kept in a secure location. If possible, the Circulation Department will attempt to contact the owner via phone or e-mail.

Items found will be kept until the end of the year. At that time they will be donated or recycled.