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Herbst Foundation Library

The Herbst Foundation Library provides a quiet atmosphere to research, study, complete assignments, or use of the library computers. Students may come to read a magazine, read a good book, or browse the library collection.

 

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Checkout Policy

Books Books may be checked out for a three-week period. Students are limited to checking out five books at a time. Books may be renewed.
Videotapes and audiotapes These items may be checked out by arrangement with the librarian

Collection

Books 13,000 printed titles
Magazines Sixty subscriptions
Videos and DVDs 600 titles
Audiotapes 400 titles

Other Collection Facts

  • The Library has an up to date reference collection.
  • The Library has a strong and current social studies collection.
  • The Library has a strong ethnic collection with an emphasis on Filipino culture and history.
  • Our collection is curriculum based. Most of the books are non-fiction works to be used for class assignments.

Equipment

  • Follett Library Administration Network
  • 16 eMac Computers for student use.
  • 1 Laserjet printer
  • 1 Xerox Machine - 15 cents per page.
  • Pen & Pencil Vending Machine - 25 cents each.

Historical Facts about the Library

  • The Herbst Foundation Library was renovated during the summers of 1995 and 1996. The Herbst Foundation Library was a major donor to the library renovation project.
  • Funding was also generated through the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Student Walkathons.


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Library Hours
Monday 7:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 7:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday 7:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Thursday 7:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Friday 7:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Library Staff
  • Brother Thomas Jalbert, S.M.
    MALS- Dominican University (Rosary College)

Afternoon Supervisors
  • Brother James Leahy, S.M.
  • Sr. Joy Giovannoni, C.S.J.