Library Profile

In support of its educational mission, the Franklin Pierce University Library provides a comfortable open stack environment for study, research, and group study. The 137,500-volume collection includes books, microforms, CDs, DVDs, software, audio and videocassettes, as well as subscriptions to over 37,518 full-text electronic and print periodical titles. The Curriculum Library includes a wealth of resources related to K-12 teaching and learning and children's literature. Additionally, the Library provides faculty development and support for instructional technologies and media services.

Reference & Instruction

With the mission and philosophy of nurturing information-literate library users, the reference librarians promote the acquisition of information through a patient, approachable and interactive style of inquiry, guidance, and instruction. Contact Becca Cahill to schedule library instruction sessions or for individualized research assistance.

Circulation Desk

The Circulation Desk is staffed all hours the library is open. Services offered at the desk include: circulating materials, shelf-maintence, Interlibrary Loan, and Course Reserves. The desk is under the direction of Jill Wixom. [More Info]

Acquistions and Technical Services

The DiPietro Library is committed to the purchase of information resources in all appropriate formats. As responsible stewards of the library collection, Franklin Pierce University librarians monitor collection needs with the intent of providing the best possible access to information and service to patrons. The Director of Library Services, who has ultimate responsibility for all purchase decisions, annually allocates the information resources budget for print and electronic resources. Because the University stresses teaching over research, no attempt is made to build a comprehensive research collection. Library collection development is responsive to changing institutional and academic priorities. The curriculum itself is the primary guide to collection needs. A good quality collection is emphasized over quantity. [More Info]

Archives

The University Archives has responsibility for the documentation of Franklin Pierce University's policies, programs, places, and people. The University Archives collects a variety of formats of recording information in this endeavor. The formats may include University publications, reports, office files, committee minutes, rosters, audiotapes, CDs, and photographs.

Use of holdings is on an appointment basis at this time. Since most of these resources are unique and cannot be replaced, the holdings are non-circulating and are available only in the Archives reading room. Please contact Melissa Stearns, Technical Services Librarian, at x4143 to ask a research question or to make an appointment to use the resources of the University Archives. [More Info]

Curriculum Library

The Curriculum Library supports the Education curriculum of the University, including the methods and practicum courses, and the childrens and young adult literature courses taught at Franklin Pierce University. Materials found in the Curriculum Library are those of most practical use to the in-service and pre-service teacher. Scholarly education books and media are located in the general library collection and reference materials are housed in Reference. [More Info]

Instructional and Production Technology

The Media Services team manages, operates and maintains the University's media equipment and services. Equipment reservations for classroom use should be made at least 72 hours in advance by calling x1148 or Mark Thamm, Media Services Specialist, at x4141.

The Depot (x4043) provides the Franklin Pierce community with professional grade video and audio field equipment for student productions, and maintains six non-linear editing suites that feature both Avid xPress Pro and Adobe Audition software. Located in the Fitzwater Center, the Depot is managed by Gregory King, Media Technical Specialist.

Faculty support for the development and deployment of technology to enhance classroom teaching & learning (including WebCT and ePortfolios) is provided by Tom Tullio, Instructional Technologist, at x1145.