Darling Library - Facilities
The Darling Library provides a wide variety of resources and services that support the information needs of the Hope International University community. The library is situated on the first two floors of the center core building on the Nutwood campus where it.houses more than 65,000 books, audiovisuals, and print periodicals. The library also provides access to to over 28,000 eBooks through the OPAC and thousands of eJournals through various online research databases.
Information Commons
The Information Commons, located on the 2nd floor of the Darling Library, is a research center and computer lab available for Hope International University student, faculty, and staff use during all hours of library operations. Trained staff available to assist with the use of electronic research tools, searching online databases, and some technical troubleshooting.
Features:
Free Wireless
- access for any computer with a wireless network card. (No ID required.)
30 Personal Computers
- Windows XP
- USB ports
- CD-R/RW drives
- DVD Players
- Headphones
- Multi-card reader
- Scanners (2)
- WebCams (2)
Printing
- Black & White - 5 cents/page
- Color - 30 cents/page
Software Programs
- Logos Bible Software, Scholars 3 edition
- Word Biblical Commentary (54 Volumes on CD-ROM)
- The Dynamic Human
- A.D.A.M Practice Practical the Ideal Gross Anatomy Prep Tool
- A.D.A.M. Interactive Physiology Cardiovascular System
- A.D.A.M. Interactive Physiology Nervous System
- A.D.A.M. Interactive Physiology Urinary System
- A.D.A.M. Interactive Physiology Respiratory System
- A.D.A.M. Interactive Physiology Muscular System
- S.P.S.S. – Statistical analysis software
- Language selection software (10 languages)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (for PDF files)
- ebrary Reader (for reading eBooks)
- Micorosft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access , etc)
- Internet Explorer web browser
- Firefox web browser
Occasionally the IC is reserved for classroom instruction. Signs will be posted at least 24 hours ahead of time.
Check in at the staff desk with a valid University ID card is required.
Other services
Fax Machine
You may send and receive FAXes through the Circulation Desk. Ask the Library Assistant for per page charges that apply for local, long distance, or international calls.
Photcopying
A photocopier is available on the 1st floor (black & white only). Copies are10¢ per page.
ID Cards
The library will provide a Hope International University Identification Card to any person with a valid Hope International University ID number. Each year the ID card may be renewed with a validation sticker. Replacement of an ID card, for any reason, will incur a replacement fee of $15. Issuance of an ID card does not constitute registration as a Darling Library patron. Please register at the Circulation Desk for borrowing privileges |
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Reciprocal Borrowing at Other Libraries
The IEALC (Inland Empire Academic Libraries Cooperative) and SCATLA (Southern California Area Theological Librarians Association) consortia provide students from Hope access to resources from other libraries. This includes schools such as Biola, Azusa Pacific, Citrus College, Mt. San Antonio College, and many others. Students interested in using this program must see the Reference Librarian for an authorization card.
The CSUF library is also available for use by Hope students, faculty, and staff with a valid Hope Internationon University I.D. card and an authorization letter from the Darling Library.