Access Services provides students, faculty, staff and other library users with access to the library's resources and services, such as circulation, interlibrary loan, document delivery, reserves and stack maintenance to meet their research needs.
Access Services works to achieve our mission by collaborating with other library and university departments and with external partners to develop user-focused services that promote efficiency, ease of access and cost effective delivery of services.
Promote Academic Engagement
Create a uniform user experience based on equitable and consistent policies and procedures throughout the Stony Brook University Libraries
Promote and market Access Services' services and offerings so that patrons are aware of the resources available to support academic pursuits
Build, Preserve, and Provide Access to Rich and Diverse Collections
Collect, analyze and interpret data for improvement of library services, such as collection assessment, shelving space assessment and access policies
Develop services and policies that make access to our collections easier and equitable for patrons
Develop Responsive Library Spaces for Diverse Communities
Evaluate use of space in Access Services' location and revise to meet user needs
Investigate options for offering locations for library service outside the library walls, such as additional book drops on campus and book delivery
Foster an innovative culture of learning and assessment
Attend conferences, workshops and other training to increase knowledge of services and develop alliances with colleagues at other institutions.
Provide training to Library staff to increase awareness of circulation, reserves and interlibrary loan services
Standardize equipment and resources to enable staff to efficiently and effectively perform their duties
Library Administration: 631.632.7100
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