Facilities
Facilities
Library and Information Services (LIS) maintains a number of public use facilities. Preus Library is the predominant facility, in addition to a number of computing facilities distributed across campus.
Preus Library has three floors that are accessible to the public. You enter the library on the second floor, or main level. This second floor is really the hub of the library, housing many of the library's resources and services.
DVDs and Videos
The DVD and Video collection is located in Preus Library, Main level by the Reference Desk.
Leisure Reading and New Books
Are you an avid mystery reader? Do you enjoy reading current autobiographies or memoirs? Or are you interested in browsing the latest books purchased by Preus Library? If so, stop by and browse through our Leisure Reading and New Books area located on the main floor of Preus Library.
Curriculum Library
The Curriculum Library is on the lower floor of Preus Library, at the south end of the building. The materials in the Curriculum Library support the elementary and secondary teacher education programs at Luther College.
Atlas Area
The Atlas Area of Preus Library is located on the main level, next to the Reference Collection. This area contains both current and historical atlases of all regions of the world. There is also a large globe in this area.
In addition to the atlases, back issues of the newspapers (two weeks worth) are kept on the back side of the atlas shelves.
Senior Study Carrels
Luther College seniors may apply for an individual study space in Preus Library. Senior carrels are located around the perimeter of the upper level (third floor) of the library. Senior study carrels provide you a personal space so ongoing work may be left in the library.
A few guidelines:
Writing Lab
The Writing Lab in room 107 (lower level Preus Library), provides tutors to assist with all levels of college writing.
http://www.luther.edu/academics/special-programs/paideia/writing-lab/
Telephones
Campus Telephone
A campus telephone is located on the main floor of Preus Library near the restrooms. This is an out-going phone only, and in-coming calls are not accepted at the phone.
Cell Phones
Please be considerate of others when using your cell phone in Preus Library. Set ringer to vibrate, if possible. Keep your voice low or leave study areas.
Restrooms
Restrooms are found on each floor of Preus Library near the center stairwell, along the west hallway.
In addition, handicapped accessible restrooms are located on Preus Library's lower floor, in the southeast corner, via the elevator.
Printers
Public printing is available from the public access computers located on the main floor of Preus Library between the Reference and Circulation Desks.
Printing is also available in each of the library's general computer labs .
