Facilities
As a gateway to information, the Library is both a repository of accumulated knowledge and an access point to current resources. The Library building houses nearly 250,000 volumes of books and journals. Our web site provides access to thousands of electronic journals and multimedia resources. Wireless network access extends through all common spaces except the stacks. Computers, with Internet access, Microsoft Office and other educational software, are located in the Reference Commons, the stacks, the News and Events Room, the Cafe, the Digital Innovations lab, and the Educational Resource Center. Laptops and other portable devices are available for loan.
The public spaces of the Library offer comfortable areas for study and research. Large rooms on the main (first) floor provide tables for comfortable, quiet study. A group study area with whiteboards is located on the second floor. There are carrels for private study on each of the stack tiers, including computers in each carrel on the third, fourth and fifth tier. The Educational Resource Center provides materials for teacher training and children’s literature. Video viewing areas are available for individuals and groups. An electronic classroom provides the ideal environment for learning about Information Literacy.
The Library offers modern facilities for printing and scanning. Touch-screen, self-service scanners make document conversion a breeze. High-speed printing is available on the first and second floors. There are dozens of public computers for writing papers, watching videos, doing homework, and connecting with friends.
The Digital Innovations lab has both Macs and PCs, and movable furniture adaptable to group study. The Rare Books Room contains unique manuscripts, incunabula and historic records. Archives of Manhattanville College history are also housed in the Library building.
The Library Café on the first floor is one of the most popular spots on campus. Here students can study, use technology, and talk while enjoying coffee, sandwiches and salads.