Welcome to Forsyth Library & Learning Commons
Summer Semester Services and Access
On-site library services are available to all current FHSU students, faculty, and staff. Community members should call ahead to schedule an appointment library staff.
Beginning June 1, 2021, the University will move to phaseout of the three-phased Reopening Plan. Face coverings are encouraged but not required. More information about the Reopening Plan can be found on the FHSU COVID site.
Many Forsyth Library services are available anywhere and anytime from this website.
Accessing Library Materials Online
- Search for Electronic Resources using the Search Everything tool on the library homepage. To see what's available electronically, apply the "Full Text Online" filter to your results.
- Research Databases allow you to search directly in a subject-specific or resource-specific database for more targeted searching.
- Access to digitized materials from Special Collections and Archives is available through Forsyth Digital Collections, and Archives Online.
Accessing Physical Library Materials and Services
- Borrowing and returning physical materials, technology, and interlibrary loans. Sign in to the library catalog with your TigerNetID to request books for pick-up. Full interlibrary loan services are available. The library book and periodical stacks are closed; however, access to browse the stacks will be allowed by request at the service desk in the library lobby. All check-outs for books or equipment will take place from the service desk or the self-checkout machines in the lobby.
- Consultations with library faculty or staff may be arranged in advance through Ask A Librarian or arranging an appointment with library staff.
- TigerPrint for printing, copying and scanning. Patrons must already have, or must create, an account and add credits using a credit or debit card to access TigerPrint. Print vouchers are not available.
- All library meeting rooms are closed, including group study rooms. The Media Lab is available by appointment only and individual study rooms are available on a first-come first-served basis. View more information about library room reservations.
- Special Collections and Archives services are available by appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
- Service partners and offices in Forsyth will be open and accessible, subject to their individual hours and service profiles. Contact the Writing Center, Tiger Food Exchange, MakerSpace, Honors College, Tailored for Tigers, English as a Second Language, Office of Scholarship and Sponsored Projects and various faculty/staff offices directly for more information.
Research Help and Instruction
- Ask a Librarian services will continue to offer research help via chat, email, phone, text, and scheduled consultations.
- Instruction can be arranged for synchronous in online or in-person delivery or for asynchronous formats. Librarians can work with faculty to deliver the desired format and content for library instruction.
- Library research tutorials and subject and course guides are available to support research on your own time.
- Consult this copyright guide and flowchart for an overview of the TEACH Act and Fair Use factors, two of the most common copyright exceptions. Please contact us if you have any questions about appropriate use.
Hours
Building Hours
Summer (5/24-8/1)
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
*Closed 7/5
Online Research Help
Summer (5/24-8/1)
Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
*Closed 7/5
Contact Us
Main Phone
785-628-4434
Research Phone
Call: 785-639-6180
Text: 785-527-9483
Email
refserv@fhsu.edu
