The Ivy Tech Community College Libraries are full partners in the educational and workforce development mission of the College. The libraries teach research strategies, support the curriculum, and encourage independent and lifelong learning by providing the space, information resources, instruction, and related services essential for academic success. The Libraries advance information literacy, critical thinking, and collaborative learning in a welcoming environment that promotes, and is enriched by, the diverse cultural and intellectual interests of students, faculty, and community.
Free Transportation - The City of Anderson provides free bus transportation for IvyTech students, faculty, and staff. (IvyTech ID card required)
Library instruction: Faculty request library instruction to teach students use of library website, resources, and support for specific assignments.
Ask-A-Librarian: The library website has a tab for students to email questions to librarians.
Libraries and Resources: The Anderson library website contains a complete listing of databases and online resources which support student assignments, citation help, library instruction, and research. The website also provides the online catalog called IvyCat for access to Library resources - print books/ebooks and DVD resources.
Library Space: The library provides a space for students to gather for group work or individual study. Computers, copiers and project tools are available. The circulation desk provides assistance with printing, copying and scanning materials in addition to office tools such as staplers, hole punch machine, and pencil sharpeners.
Interlibrary Loan: The library participates in Interlibrary Loan through SRCS, the Indiana system, and OCLC, an international catalog. This allows students to access resources from other libraries that the Ivy Tech libraries do not have. Materials are sent through the Indiana delivery system, InfoExpress. We do not ship or borrow from out of state.
Supplemental Instruction: Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of weekly review sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. SI is provided for all students who want to improve their understanding of course material and improve their grades.
CREDO Instruct: Ivy Tech Library Information Literacy tutorials are made up of a pre and post test and six modules with quizzes. The topics range from basic research skills, selecting and evaluating resources, and citation skills. This resource will replace IvyTILT.
Reserve Textbooks: We have many classroom textbooks that students can use while in the library.
The library assists students and faculty in so many ways. Below is a list of ways the library helps but it is not limited to the list!
We have two small study rooms that students can use to study, take a test, or study together as a group.
Students, faculty, and staff can use 12 charging stations located throughout the library.
All desktop computers now have dual monitors. This allows the student to have their eBook up while doing their homework. The monitors can be turned different directions to fit the student's need.