Finding Us
- Online: http://trexler.muhlenberg.edu
- By Phone: Circulation Desk – 484.664.3500
In Person: Trexler Library is located on the south side of Chew St., next to the Center for the Arts. The subject librarians’ offices are located on Level A inside the Writing and Information Consultation Center (WICC).
Subject Librarians
| Humanities & Business Kelly Cannon kellycannon@muhlenberg.edu 484.664.3602 | Sciences Rachel Hamelers rachelhamelers@muhlenberg.edu 484.664.3601 | Social Sciences Jess Denke jessicadenke@muhlenberg.edu 484.664.3552 |
Research Assistance and Instructional Support
Contact your subject librarian to:
- Discuss ways to address information literacy issues and skills in courses and assignments
- Schedule hands-on instruction in library resources, research skills, or information literacy
- Get library research assistance
- Discuss other types of support Trexler Library can offer
Borrowing and Interlibrary Loan
Faculty may generally check out books for the length of the semester and videos/DVDs for 7 days. (Loan periods for other materials vary.) Faculty may appoint students to be proxy borrowers. Inquire at the Circulation Desk about deputy cards.
Materials not available from Trexler Library can be requested from other libraries using interlibrary loan request forms, through Encompass Search, or from within databases. Visit the Interlibrary Loan section (under Services) on the library website for links and information. For questions concerning the status of requests, contact Kristin Brodt in the Interlibrary Loan office at illd@muhlenberg.edu or 484.664.3510.
Databases, Journals, and Searching for Library Resources
The Encompass Searchtab on the library’s website searches across Trexler Library’s collection, as well as other libraries’ resources. Use Encompass Search for: comprehensive access to books, journals, and videos; selected access to articles; and more.
Trexler Library offers numerous online periodical and reference databases, links to selected open-access sources, and more. Check the library’s website for full lists.
Resources by discipline can be found on the library’s website under Subject Guides.
Buying for the Collection
Faculty members are encouraged to participate in the development of Trexler Library’s collections by recommending materials for purchase. Submit requests to your departmental liaison. (Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 costs. Please do let us know any materials you need to purchase to support your courses.) Reserves
To place books, articles, or audiovisual materials on reserve (electronic or physical), contact Amanda Riegel at trexlerreserves@muhlenberg.edu or 484.664.3606, or use the online form available from the library’s website. The library staff will seek and procure copyright permission on your behalf on those occasions when the amount you wish to place on reserve exceeds fair use.
Copyright Questions
For copyright-related questions, contact Kelly Cannon at 484.664.3602 or kellycannon@muhlenberg.edu.
Special Collections and Archives
For information about Special Collections and Archives, please visit http://trexler.muhlenberg.edu/library/specialcollections. Notable collections include: Muhlenberg’s College Archives, Rare Book Collection, Pennsylvania German Collection, the Abrams Sheet Music Collection, and the Lehigh Valley LGBT Community Archive. If you are interested in integrating these materials into your classes, contact Susan Falciani Maldonado at 484.664.3694 or susanfalciani@muhlenberg.edu.
Film Viewings
To reserve a space in the library for your class to view audiovisual materials (e.g., using a DVD the library owns or a personal copy), contact Joy LeFevre at 484.664.3501 or joylefevre@muhlenberg.edu. (Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. Please let us know if there AV materials you would like your students to view online, and we will work with you to make that happen.)
Other Questions?
See the Finding Us section of this handout for general library and subject librarians’ contact information.
