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Still can't find the item? Use Interlibrary Loan (ILL) to request books, media and articles from other libraries when they are not available at Mason or the WRLC. Start your research early if you want to take advantage of this wonderful service as it can take up to 2 weeks.
Borrowing books from the library is free! Just locate the book you want to read, and bring it to the front desk with your ID.
For more on borrowing, check out our borrowing webpage. For help reading a call number, review the How Items are Organized @Mason guide. Open each drop-down box to learn more about locating these physical items.
Most of the education materials are located in the "L" call number range, however, you may find related sources in other call number areas -- for example, psychology may be in the "R" range. The "L" call numbered books are shelved in Fenwick Library on the fourth floor of the C wing.
The library's juvenile and curriculum collections are located on the 1st floor of Fenwick Library in the old B wing. Review the Juvenile collection guide to see new books in that collection.
Mason is a public review site for Virginia Department of Education's textbooks and instructional materials adopted for use in Virginia K-12 schools also located in Fenwick Library on the 1st floor of the old B wing.
Physical journals are on the first floor of Fenwick Library in the compact shelving.
The University Libraries do not have a test collection, however, we do own Tests in Microfiche from ETS. Out-of-print tests and tests in the public domain can be obtained from a variety of sources. Tests & Measurements subject guide explains what is available to you.
Many ERIC documents have been digitized and are available through the ERIC database. The library has ERIC Documents on microfiche for access to those publications that have not been digitized. The ERIC fiche collection is stored in the old C wing in Fenwick Library. If you are a distance/off campus student you can request an ERIC document through InterlCampus Loan. The micfofiche will be pulled, you will be notified when it is available for use. You can get the ED number from the ERIC database as well as a limited number of ERIC documents.
Check out a book from our recommended reads collection on the first floor of Fenwick. This collection highlights new books and items specifically selected by library employees for your enjoyment. All books on display are available to be checked out!
