Library

Library Services for Students

Research Assistance

Reference Desk

Librarians are on duty at the Reference Desk during all reference hours and are eager to assist students, faculty, and staff. Whether you have a single reference question, need help searching a database, or are beginning a research paper, the Reference Desk is the place to contact for all of your information needs.

You can also chat with a librarian. This online service is literally available 24/7 so you can get your questions answered even when the library is closed, right at your own computer. Please note that the Chat Reference 24/7 service may link you to a librarian from an academic library other than St. John Fisher College's Lavery Library. For this service, click the Ask Us 24/7 link, also located on our homepage, to chat with a librarian anytime!

To contact the Lavery Library Reference Desk:

Phone (585) 385-8141
Email ref@sjfc.edu

Reference Consultations

Those needing extended help with research may schedule an appointment with a reference librarian. This is an ideal way to plan a research strategy for a term paper or other major project. Appointments may also be made for one-on-one training in the use of any of the library's research databases. Contact your Department/Program Liaison.

Interlibrary Services

Interlibrary Loan

No single library can meet all the information needs of today's researcher. As a member of OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) and RRLC (Rochester Regional Library Council), the Lavery Library is connected to consortia of libraries which freely lend and borrow materials for their patrons. Daily delivery within the RRLC region and online delivery of articles expedite requests. ILL requests are made using your ILL account. If you have questions, please see our ILL Subject Guide or contact the ILL Office at 585-385-8106 or email ill@sjfc.edu.

Nazareth/St. John Fisher Access Program

In order to provide the best possible library service to all our students and faculty, Nazareth College and St. John Fisher College implemented a direct-access cooperative borrowing program in 1988. Students and faculty from either school may directly check out materials from the other college's library. The relatively close locations and complementary library collections make this a successful option for undergraduate students of both schools.

RRLC Access Cards

Graduate students and faculty may borrow materials from many other college and research libraries in the Rochester area by obtaining an RRLC Access Card.

The program is sponsored by the Rochester Regional Library Council. For more information about the Access Card Program and a list of all participating libraries click here. Cards are available at the Circulation Desk. Call 585-385-8165 for more information on obtaining an Access Card.

Course Reserves

As an extension of classroom instruction, the Lavery Library Reserve Desk oversees the distribution of high demand materials to our students. Prompt access by all members of the campus community is a high priority. Search Reserves from the Library's homepage under Library Catalog. Materials may be borrowed at the Circulation Desk with a valid Fisher ID.

Public Faxing

Public faxing services are available at the Information and Checkout desk during normal library hours. The charge for local and long distance faxing is $.50 per page. For international numbers, please see Central Services, Kearney 007. The Lavery Library public fax number is (585) 899-3716. For help with faxing, please contact the information desk at (585) 385-8165.

Library Lockers

Lavery Library has 54 lockers available for student use. All lockers are on the main floor, located in the far corner behind current periodicals.

Please check out a lock from the Information/Check-out Desk.

As there are a limited number of lockers available, some restrictions apply to ensure equity among locker users. Please make every effort to abide by the following rules:

Lockers are made available exclusively for student use. A valid SJFC student ID is required.
Lockers are first-come, first-serve. Limit one locker per person.
The locker loan period is 8 hours with one possible renewal. (renew online or call the Information Desk at 585-385-8165)
Overdue fines will accrue after the due time at $1.00 per hour until the key is returned.
Lost locks and/or keys will result in a $15 replacement fee.
Personal locks are not permitted. Any locks other than Lavery Library locks will be cut, and locker contents will be moved to the Information/Check-out Desk. The student will be charged a $35 lock cutting fee. After 24 hours, personal belongings will be turned over to Campus Safety & Security.
Lockers are opened and emptied at the end of each day. Personal belongings will be held at the Information Desk for 24 hours, and subsequently turned over to Campus Safety and Security.
Check-out any Library material to your account before storing them in a locker. Materials that may not be checked-out (journals, magazines, reference books, etc.) may not be kept in lockers.
The library reserves the right to inspect the contents of lockers at any time.
Violations of any of the above policies may result in suspension of locker privileges.