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University Libraries William T. Jerome Library www.bgsu.edu/colleges/library Hours available online 419-372-2051 The William T. Jerome Library is the focal point of the academic community. The design, open stacks, reading lounges, and quiet study areas offer an atmosphere conducive to independent and group study. The library contains collections of more than six million items, including books, multimedia, journals, periodicals, microfilms, government documents, various electronic media, sound recordings and other materials. The University Libraries provide users with access to a wide variety of electronic databases, journals and reference sources both online in the library and remotely. The library also is a member of the statewide electronic library and information network, OhioLINK, which provides the BGSU community access to the collections of more than 88 public and private university libraries within the state of Ohio. A special feature of the OhioLINK system allows students to borrow books not owned by the University Libraries directly from other libraries in the state from any computer. These books are delivered to the Jerome Library or the BGSU Firelands Library within days of your request. Students can connect to both BGSU’s catalog and OhioLINK at www.bgsu.edu/colleges/library. A number of special collections are located in the Jerome Library. These collections include the Curriculum Resource Center (419-372- 2956), Music Library and Sound Recordings Archives (419-372-2307), Browne Popular Culture Library (419-372-2450), as well as the Center for Archival Collections and Historical Collections of the Great Lakes (419-372-2411). Students wishing to access special collections material should contact them directly as hours of operation vary. Campus Services and Programs Automatic Teller Machines ATMs are located in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and in the lobbies of Founders Hall, McDonald Hall, and the Stroh Center. The Union also has two electronic banking full-service machines and a branch banking office for those students needing more than just cash from an ATM. The ATMs are available at all times and accept major bankcards. BG1 Card Services 130 Bowen-Thompson Student Union www.bgsu.edu/bg1card 419-372-4127 The BG1 Card is the official University ID and a necessity to everyday campus life. The BG1 Card is used for admittance to buildings and events, to access meal plan accounts as well as to make purchases with BG Bucks, a discretionary spending account. The BG1 Card website offers a complete list of locations that accept BG Bucks. BG1 Card Services is the location for ID production as well as customer service and support to students, faculty, and staff regarding the BG1 Card. BGSU Bookstore Bowen-Thompson Student Union http://bookstore.bgsu.edu Hours available online 419-372-2851 Toll-Free: 1-866-517-9766 The BGSU Bookstore has several locations, including: the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, the Firelands campus, an online store, and the Stroh Center. Merchandise includes: textbooks (i.e., new, used, in-store rentals, and eBooks), BGSU merchandise, technology products, recommended course materials, school and office supplies, and the latest best sellers. The Bookstore provides diverse scholarship programs to students and faculty. A portion of sales support the BowenThompson Student Union and all net income is invested in improvements that benefit the campus and community. The Bookstore offers a variety of unique features that include Bookstore Gift Cards, BG4Me Gift Registry, Frugal Falcon Approved deals, Microsoft software at academic prices, and Apple discounts. In addition, the Bookstore is the campus headquarters for commencement caps and gowns, diploma frames, class rings, and personalized graduation announcements. See http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/bookstore/page79179.html for more details on the Bookstore’s refund policy. MyBG Points customers earn points for every dollar spent at the BGSU Bookstore, Peregrine Shop, Ziggabyte, BGSU Firelands Bookstore, and our online store. MyBG Points can be redeemed for rewards including gift cards, clothing, and BGSU accessories. To sign up or view more details, visit http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/bookstore/ page79171.html. Accepted payment methods include Cash, Check, BG1 Card, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Bookstore Gift Cards, and certain Financial Aid. The BGSU Bookstore's Financial Aid Opt-In Program allows financial aid recipients the opportunity to purchase their books from the BGSU Bookstore prior to receiving their refund check on the first day of each term. Refer to MyBGSU http://my.bgsu.edu for more information.