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Library Information

The Arkansas Tech University Library houses thousands of books, subscribes to hundreds of magazines and journals, has a great collection of microfiche, and microfilms...

The Pendergraft Library online catalog helps you find what you are looking for.

Do not hesitate to ask for help at the Circulation or Reference desk.

Click a link on the left to start your search.

An article is a written composition, usually nonfiction, on a specific topic, forming an independent part of a publication, such as a magazine, periodical, newspaper or journal.

These articles are assigned subjects and then collected in online databases.

If you cannot find an article through the Arkansas Tech University Library databases, try our Print Magazines or Journals or our eMagazines or eJournals. You can also use InterLibrary Loan.

eBooks are printed books that have been digitized (electronic format). They can be read on your computer.

The Arkansas Tech University Library offers more than 19,000 titles in its EBSCOhost eBook collection (former NetLibrary). The complete text of eBooks can be searched.

If your search results in no hits in the Library online catalog, use InterLibrary Loan to get the book.

Electronic Journals

These are electronic versions of traditional print magazines, periodicals, newspapers or journals.

The Arkansas Tech University Electronic Journals page provides links to full-text journal articles in some of the library's online databases.

If you cannot find an article through our listing, try our Print Magazines or Journals or our databases. You can also use InterLibrary Loan.

Government Documents

Government Documents

The Arkansas Tech University Pendergraft Library is a selective depository for U.S. and Arkansas documents. These items are catalogued and shelved in the Compact Shelving on the 2nd floor of the Pendergraft Library.

Most documents can be located by using the Pendergraft Library online catalog.

The Arkansas Tech University Library subscribes to hundreds of weekly, biweekly, monthly... magazines and journals. The current issues can be found in the Periodical area (south-east corner of first floor).

Past issues (up to one year) can be found by tilting the shelves. Older issues are located on the 2nd floor in compact shelving.

Find an Item in...

...the Arkansas Gazette Index: 1880, 1881, 1884, and 1957 are available

... more than 300 reputable websites.

Find out which are the Arkansas Tech University Library's new acquisitions (books, CDs, etc.).

Click a link on the left to start your search.

Arkansas Gazette Index

Arkansas Gazette Index

This online index offers abstracts about major articles from the Arkansas Gazette for 1880-84 and January through June 1957. Other issues of the newspaper can be found in microfiche form.

Internet Resources

The Arkansas Tech University Library offers links to more than 300 reputable websites covering all topics.

You can narrow your search by selecting a subject area.

New Books Shelf

The Arkansas Tech University Library's book collection expands through purchases and gifts.

These new books are temporarily displayed on the New Books Shelf, located near the Library's South entrance.

The Arkansas Tech University Library purchases new items constantly.

New Titles include only newly purchased titles: books, DVDs, CDs, and more.

Access the often updated complete list through this link.

The new books may be temporarily displayed at the New Books Shelf.

Ask a Librarian

If you have a reference question, you can get the information in person at the Reference Desk, by phone or by email.

Click the button to ask your question.

Interlibrary Loan

If the Arkansas Tech University Library does not hold what you are looking for, you can get material from another library without having to go there!

Magazine articles, encyclopedia entries, books, and even DVDs will be delivered to the Reference Desk. You will just come to pick them up.

This one minute audio-video tutorial will familiarize you with the Interlibrary Loan service.

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Summer 2012 Interim Hours (May 9 - June 3, 2012)

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturdays and Sundays

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Monday May 28

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Library Terms There are quite a few words and expressions which have a particular meaning when used in a library context. Knowing what they mean increases productivity and decreases frustration. Is an article the same as an Internet resource? What is a database? What is ILL? What is a call number? ... Learn the Library Terms!	Music Lab Compose, print, playback, and record original music electronically; develop aural skills through interactive programs; and create marching band drills are just a few of the many possibilities the Music Lab offers to patrons. Check out our multimedia collection of over 6000 audio titles and over 4000 video titles on DVD and VHS.	How Do I... ?
Virtual Map Here is a two dimensional map of the Arkansas Tech University Library with interactive popups to show you precisely what is where. Interacting with this virtual map will increase your knowledge of the floor plan and add to your efficiency when looking for an item.	Contacts Circulation Desk: (479) 964-0569 Reference Desk: (479) 964-0570 Reference Email: askalibrarian@atu.edu Secretary: (479) 968-0289 Click for more contact information.	Virtual Tour Every angle has been captured... almost, but still enough to give you an adequate preview of the building from the comfort of your desk. Viewing this virtual tour will increase your knowledge of the Arkansas Tech University Pendergraft Library floor plan and add to your efficiency when looking for an item.

Renew an Item Online

It is quick and easy!

Follow the above link to renew a borrowed item online. Type your T Number or your Courtesy Number in the next page to access your account. At the Basic Search page, click the "My Account" tab to access the list of items charged on your account.

NOTE: Items borrowed through Interlibrary Loan cannot be renewed.

Library Emergency Response Guide

What to do, where to go in case of fire, tornado or other emergency.

Apply for Library Services

Using the Library and its services is easy:

Print the PDF application available online.

Bring it with the appropriate documents to the Circulation Desk.

Et voilà! Pick a book, CD, or DVD and enjoy...

New Title!
HMS Pinafore Trial by jury / CD-AUDIO (2010) More New Titles . . .

Did you know?

Current students and faculty have access to compose, record, and edit digital sound in the Music Lab (RPL 210).

Become a friend of the ATU Library on the Library Facebook page.

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The ATU Library is now on Twitter! Come and tell us what you are up to!

Databases by Name

By being a member of the Arkansas Tech University community, you have access to over 140 online databases.

The databases are here listed in alphabetical order.

Each database offers a tutorial to help you in your research.

Click a letter in the table right of this box to access the list of databases.

A B C D
E F G H
I J L M
N O P R
S T V W
Y Z All

Databases by Subject

By being a member of the Arkansas Tech University community, you have access to over 140 online databases.

Some databases cover very specific subjects while some others cover a wide range of subjects.

The subjects are here listed in alphabetical order.

Each database offers a tutorial to help you in your research.

Hover a letter in the table right of this box to view the subjects. Then click a subject to access the list of databases.

A B C E
F G H J
L M N P
R S T U
W All

ARKLink is an Arkansas academic library consortium. By being a member of the Arkansas Tech University community, you can benefit from ARKLink services.

ARKLink offers a statewide reciprocal borrowing program using the ARKLink Card, allowing students to borrow books from some 47 college and university libraries.

Tech students have borrowing priveleges at every library in the ArkLink consortia, including the University of Arkansas in Fayettville, the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, and the University of Arkansas in Little Rock.

Click the ARKLink logo on the right to access ARKLink.

Nonprofit organization of 47 college and university libraries

Ozark Campus Library