To locate books in FLITE, use the Online Catalog. Each record will provide the location of the item, which may be physical (such as FSU Main Stacks 3rd Floor) or virtual (such as FSU Internet Resources). To locate your item in the library, this call number system can be applied:

• Main Stacks, Call Numbers A-H - Lower Level
• Main Stacks, Call Numbers J-Z - Third Floor
• Reference - First Floor
• Government Documents - Second Floor

Remember- call numbers represent subjects. To find your subject, see the Library of Congress Classification Outline.

Off Campus Access

To access all of FLITE's electronic journal articles, books, and databases from off campus use your Ferris ID and password (same as MyFSU login). You will be prompted for this information. Additional information regarding this system can be found on the Distance Education page.

Print and Electronic Reference Books

Reference books are a great way to gather background information, explore topics, and gain a general understanding about a variety of topics. Printed reference books are located on the First Floor. Electronic Reference Resources are found under Databases on the home page and are cataloged in the Online Catalog.

Research Guides:

A variety of Research Guides are available for subject searching. The PRINT guides list resources in print at FLITE, while the WEB guides link to electronic resources.

Printing

Printers are located on the First Floor near the Information Commons and on the Second Floor near the Periodicals Desk. Black and white pages cost .10/page and color are .50/page. The first time you use your ID card to print, it must be initialized. Please take it to the Check-out Desk on the First Floor or the Periodicals Desk on the Second Floor for initialization. Once initialized, add money in $ increments. (Change is available in the vending room.) Machine is located at the end of the check out desk.

IKON cards can also be purchased for printing. Purchase a card for $1 from the dispenser at the end of the Check-out Desk. Add value to the card by placing card into dispenser and adding money in $ increments. Change is available in the vending room. Be sure to place your card in first after purchase, or you'll get another card.

Once you have your ID card initialized or an IKON card with funds, follow these steps for printing at FLITE:

1. Print your document using the software's print function. (For large files, print in smaller amounts of under 10 pages.)
2. The print server software will ask for name and password. Password is anything of your choosing.
3. Go to print server and insert card. Print server computers are located to the right of Check-out Desk and on the Second Floor.
4. Locate your job from the list and select it.
5. Click on print and enter the password you used when you sent the job.
6. Collect your printout. Don't forget your card!

For more information, including printing in color, see Printer Directions.

Study Rooms

Located throughout the three floors of FLITE are 44 rooms available for check-out. They may be checked out for 4 hours. See the Check-out Desk staff.

Laptops

Laptops are available at the Check-out Desk for 4 hour use in the FLITE building.

Cell phones and Noise

Cellphones should be turned off when in FLITE. You can use them to make or receive calls in the Extended Hours area, the lobby entrance, the elevator corridors on each floor, any of the enclosed stairwells, or in a study room.

Quiet areas are designated in the 3rd Floor seating and computer areas, Lower Level seating area, and Extended Hours area (only when the main part of FLITE is closed.)

For more information see the Noise Policy.

More Information

Our FAQ page provides more information regarding services, resources, and policies. Contact Reference for research questions, library assistance, or locating information.

Don't forget, you are welcome to come to the South Service Desk and ask for help at any time. You can also call us 231-591-3602 or chat with us.

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Last Update: August 14, 2007