Educational Resource Centers   Page Library Inman E. Page Library serves as the primary educational resource center of Lincoln University, supporting the curricular and research needs of the institution through the development of pertinent library collections and the provision of services designed to facilitate access to information.  The 80,000 square foot facility has a seating capacity of approximately 450, contains over 175,696 volumes, and has 607 paper periodical titles and 190 serial microform titles.  The library has been designed to accommodate computers, fiber optics, and Internet access.  Private and group study rooms are available for student, faculty and staff use.  Two bibliographic instruction rooms (seating capacity of 20) are available for faculty, staff, students and community patrons upon availability.   Equipment has been added to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.  Included is a TeleSensory Vantage CCD system which can enlarge printed material to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.   Almost all the functions of the library are fully automated through the online catalog.  The system is also accessible from any personal computer with Internet access.  In addition, the library provides an interlibrary loan service, in the event that a source is not available in Page Library.   Lincoln University Page Library is a member of the MOBIUS Consortium which links the academic libraries in the state of Missouri (50 colleges and universities are members).  MOBIUS is a common library platform which creates a virtual collection of approximately 14 million items and gives members access to direct borrowing between member institutions, allowing Lincoln University access to those 14 million items available.   The library is a member of the American Library Association and a full member of Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), which provides access to approximately 45 million bibliographic records.  In addition, the Library subscribes to FirstSearch, resulting in access to many databases and serves as a partial depository of material published by the United States Government.   Tours and classes can be arranged to cover areas from general orientation to in-depth computer-based bibliographic instruction in specific fields of study.  Photocopying equipment is available. The library is open to the public 92 hours weekly during the regular academic semester.     University Archives/Ethnic Studies Center The University Archives/Ethnic Studies Center is located on the third floor of Page Library.  It serves as the official repository for the historical records and documents of the University.  The archives strives to preserve Lincoln’s history while providing access to the materials for users throughout the institution and in the community.  The Lincoln Collection is the largest collection in the archives.  It contains photos, clippings, documents and manuscripts about the history of Lincoln University.  These are library use only.  The archives also has a presence on the web through the Digital Archives.  Documents on Lincoln’s history are scanned and placed on the web.  To access these documents, go to the official Page Library site and click on the Digital Archives link.   In addition, the Archives promotes cultural awareness through supporting and sponsoring ethnic-related workshops and displaying archival artifacts and art.  The archives also houses a collection of rare, old books about different cultures.  All items housed in the Archives or which have the label ARCH for Archives are for library use only and are fragile, requiring care when handling.   Outside the Archives is the Black Bibliography section of the library.  The Archives staff works to maintain and add to this collection of books by and about African-Americans and persons of other cultures.  These books are available for check out.      Media Center The Media Center, located on the ground level of the library, provides facilities for the development of multimedia and distance learning programs.  Two-way video is possible in the Teleconference Center (seating capacity of 90) and in the multimedia presentation room (seating capacity of 20).  The Center also features a videotaping collection with approximately 1,000 titles.     Center for Teaching and Learning The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is responsible for coordinating activities for the use of technology in teaching and learning throughout the University.  The CTL serves the needs of faculty and staff exclusively, in a dual role.  First, it serves as a facility for faculty/staff technology-related training.  Second, the CTL’s technical support facilities enhance the classroom and workplace production of multimedia and other technology-related projects.   Focused short courses on technology-related topics are regularly scheduled for faculty and staff professional development.  The faculty/staff training facilities, when not in use for CTL projects, are available to the wider university community for projects that require computer workstations.   The CTL also recommends projects for funding through Funding for Results, a statewide initiative approved by the legislature that rewards colleges and universities for innovative local projects to improve teaching and learning.   The Funding for Results program is a statewide initiative approved by the legislature that rewards colleges and universities for innovative local projects to improve teaching and learning.  The oversight of FFR funds is the responsibility of the CTL.  Each year these funds are earmarked for both campus wide projects aimed to improve teaching and learning as well as numerous individualized projects.  Details regarding grant application opportunities can be obtained from the Director, Center for Teaching and Learning.     Center for Academic Enrichment Located in rooms 316-319 Martin Luther King Hall, the Center for Academic Enrichment (CAE) provides free academic support for currently enrolled Lincoln University students.  The CAE staff includes specialists with degrees in mathematics, reading and English.  Students may schedule appointments for individual help and are invited to participate in group discussions and exam reviews.  Assistance with mathematics coursework ranges from Basic Mathematics through Calculus I; students may also ask for assistance with mathematics aspects of non-math courses (math across the curriculum).  While tied most closely with the English composition courses, writing assistance is available for any Lincoln University writing assignment (writing across the curriculum).  Tutorial assistance is not provided for off-campus or on-line course work that is not a part of the current Lincoln University schedule of courses.   Supplemental Instruction (SI), a non-remedial, institution-wide academic assistance program attached to selected, difficult courses, is also coordinated through the CAE.  Trained peer facilitators lead outside-of-class study sessions designed to help students in high-risk courses understand and process the materials covered in classes.  Although participation in SI is voluntary, approximately 40 percent of students enrolled in SI-designated courses elect to become involved in the study sessions.  Participants generally earn higher mean final course grades than non-participants and are more likely to remain in school.    Students Helping Others Willingly (S.H.O.W.) provides student-led academic support for students enrolled in selected pre-college-level courses in English and mathematics.  S.H.O.W. leaders become an integral part of the classroom, assisting faculty in working directly with individual students, and also hold study sessions outside of class.   The CAE Computer Lab, dedicated primarily to composition classes, is available as an open lab whenever there are no classes scheduled.  The lab offers e-mail, word processing, and Internet capabilities.     Student Support Services Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded grant program authorized by the U.S. Department of Education and administered at universities nationwide, including Lincoln.  The program aims to assist traditionally under-represented students in obtaining a degree.  Located in the South Annex of Dawson Hall, SSS provides such services as individual and group tutoring, study skills workshops, secondary academic advisement,  cultural enrichment and career exploration.  Additionally, SSS has a fully-loaded computer lab and offers grant aid scholarships to participating eligible students.    To be eligible for participation in SSS, a student must be a U.S. citizen and meet at least one of the following criteria: student’s (or student’s family’s) financial status must meet the “low-income” category qualifications as defined by the U.S. Department of Education. student must be a first-generation college student (neither parent earned a Bachelor’s degree). student must have a learning or physical disability.                   Computer Laboratories Support of the academic computing labs is provided by the Office of Information Technology (OIT) located in Schweich Hall.  Centrally supported labs are located in various locations across the campus including the Martin Luther King (MLK) Hall, Stamper Hall and Founders Hall.  Labs are open to all Lincoln University faculty, staff and students and provide a quiet environment that promotes student research and studying.  Computers in the labs are upgraded with state-of-the-art equipment on a regular lifecycle plan.  Multiple departmental computing labs exist across campus that offer specialized software for departmental students.  Lab facilities are also available in Page Library.   Lab hours and installed software vary by lab location.  Please check the Lincoln University OIT web page for current lab hours and other information.  Labs are staffed by Lincoln University student lab assistants who are trained in providing basic lab services and equipment troubleshooting.  For information regarding disability information related to lab facilities, please contact the Coordinator, Disability Services.   All computer users at Lincoln University are required to follow acceptable use guidelines when using University equipment and resources.  Individuals who violate these guidelines may be denied further access.  University standards for due process will be strictly followed in denial of computer access to any currently enrolled student or employee.  Acceptable use policy guidelines are available on the OIT web page.  For further information on guidelines, contact OIT or the Office of Student Affairs.       Agriculture and Extension Information Center The Agriculture and Extension Information Center, located in Allen Hall, is the media and promotions resource for the land-grant components of the University.  Patrons may borrow from nearly 700 videos and order various publications produced on family, small farm and cultural diversity issues.  Contact is available at the Extension website: www.zeus.lincolnu.edu/cooperativeextension.