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Herkimer College is proud to be home to the Ronald F. Williams Library building. The Library staff is dedicated to helping and teaching users to navigate the often-complex world of information.
Circulation and Reference Desk
315-574-4007
315-866-0300 ext. 8272
Toll-free: 1-844-GO4-HERK ext. 8272
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315-836-3796
Email
library@herkimer.edu
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Find Everything
A single search for finding books, articles, media and more.
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Books & Media
Find books and media in the Library on campus.
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Ebooks
Find electronic books available full-text online.
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Reference
Find info from encyclopedias and reference sets, full-text online.
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Reserves
Search for faculty and textbook reserves by course number, ex. BU114, SC245.
Catalog: Find Books
Fall Semester Hours
Monday -Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Closed holiday weekends)
*When classes are not in session, the Library will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays
Fall Semester Closures
September 1, 2 (Labor Day)
October 13, 14, 15 (Fall Break)
November 28, 29, December 1 (Thanksgiving Recess)
December 24, 25 (Christmas)
New Services!!
ACADEMIC VIDEO ONLINE (AVON)
Access AVON and discover unlimited access to a wide variety of topics spanning the entire curriculum. Video types include documentaries, feature films, interviews, performances, news programs and newsreels, and more. Films and/or clips can be added to presentations and GO. Most videos can be shown in class, club meetings, and at a campus wide showings that don't charge admission fees (excluding titles from Film Platform).
Contact the library with any questions. You can also visit the AVON LibGuide for more information and video tutorials.
KANOPY FILM STREAMING "Thoughtful Entertainment"
Herkimer College now offers Kanopy Film Streaming! Stream films to your preferred device (mobile or otherwise, apps available through your app provider). Sign in with your campus credentials. OPTIONAL: Create an account to save favorites, etc.
Contact the library for more details or troubleshooting!
Step by step to sign in. Click for FAQ's about Kanopy.
SWANK DIGITAL CAMPUS
Herkimer College now offers access to streaming movies for academic use, obtained
through Swank Digital Campus. Swank partners with major Hollywood studios,
documentary providers, independent filmmakers and international film companies to
provide a diverse library. The wide range of titles ensures all academic departments can find the movies needed for their classroom to promote active and engaged learning. Contact the library for more details.
Click here for a tutorial!
Click here for a LibGuide that includes a list of available films.
Book Pick-Up!!!
Use Primo to search for books and other items on campus and arrange for pick-up! Log into your library account using your Herkimer credentials, find the items you want and use the request feature. You'll receive an email when items are ready. Contact the library with any questions.
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Our Full-Service Library Offers:
- A comfortable environment to study, read, and research
- Equal services to on-campus and on-line students
- More than 60,000 print books
- 120,000 electronic books that can be accessed through an online catalog
- 200 print periodicals subscriptions
- A variety of online reference databases, providing access to thousands of magazines, journals, and reference works
- Online Interlibrary Loan systems: PRIMO (for searching and requesting items through SUNY) or use the ILL Request form for books and articles being requested from WorldCat.org.
- Introductions to Library resources through scheduled tours, workshops, courses, and one-on-one instruction. Schedule Today!
- Librarians to assist students most hours the Library is open and provide Research Help and Tips. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff looks forward to helping you with a wide array of topics, such as finding books and articles, taking full advantage of our collections, and properly citing your sources