Services
Services
Acquisitions
Building an academic library’s collection is a cooperative process involving staff, faculty, and students. To request that the Library add an item to its collection, complete an Acquisition Request Form. Your recommendation will be given careful consideration. You will receive a written response to your request within about two weeks of submitting it. Please note that collection development decisions are not arbitrary, but follow the provisions of a written Collection Management Policy.
Circulation
One of the Library’s primary services is the circulation of books and other materials. See the Library’s Circulation Policies for more information.
Copiers
The Library provides access to one public photocopy machine, located on the Main Floor adjacent to the computers. Copies are free for students, staff, and faculty and ten cents each to everyone else.
Requesting Articles the Library Does not Have
If you cannot find an article that you are looking for, the please send an email to library@mission.edu. Usually, we can find most articles within 48 hours and will email you a PDF when successfully requested.
Faculty Services
The Library provides a number of services for Mission U faculty. For more information, call (417) 268-6049.
Microfiche/Microfilm Printing
The Library’s microfiche/microfilm reader/printer is located on the Main Floor. This machine is currently broken.
Reference/Information Services
The Library’s staff provides a variety of services. Reference questions may be submitted in person at the Circulation/Information Desk or by telephone at (417) 268-6048. Service is provided with the goal of training the patron to become an independent researcher over time.
Voter Registration
The Library does not currently offer voter registration. The closest registration location is the The Library Station on N. Kansas Expressway next to Panera.
Web Access
Conduct research on the Internet, the online catalog, electronic resources for finding books and articles, and Bible software.
Reports