Library

Technology & Facilities

Library Computers

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

Laptops & NetBooks

The Irwin Library has two MacBooks and seven PC laptops available for checkout to current Butler University students. This equipment can leave the library and has a one day circulation period.

iPads

The Irwin Library has five iPads (three 1st gen and two iPad2s) available for checkout to current Butler University students. This equipment can leave the library and has a two-day circulation period. Due to high demand, iPads may not be reserved.

Digital Camcorder & Digital Camera

The Irwin Library has one digital camcorder, one digital camera, and tripods available for checkout. The equipment is available for a three-day circulation period.

Rich Media Room

In the Education Commons downstairs 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.). This Rich Media Room has a door which can be closed while recording and editing.

Multimedia Station

The Irwin Library Information Commons has a computer that specializes in multimedia (rich media). It has a scanner attached and also a multi-format memory card reader.

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.

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

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. 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.

Audio-Visual Facilities

Irwin Library provides a Listening/Viewing Room (IL 215) with equipment for groups or individuals using our audio-visual collections. The room includes DVD players (incl. Region 2), CD players, VHSs (incl. Region 2), VHRs, televisions, and one computer. Headsets can be checked out at the Circulation Desk.

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. All other uses please contact Heather Stephens at 940-9226.

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 Brad Matthies (x-9549 or bmatthie@butler.edu).

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. Butler University faculty and staff can use their copy center account codes to charge microfilm printing.

Photocopies are also $0.10 per page. Copy cards can be purchased (reducing the price to $0.07 per page) and change is available at the Circulation Desk. Butler University faculty and staff can use their copy center account codes to charge copies.