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.
1d1-Actions and decisions reflect an understanding that in its educational role the institution serves the public, not solely the institution and thus entails a public obligation.
"Campus libraries are open to the general public and provide internet access to communities where access to this type of technology is nearly impossible for economic or infrastructure reasons."
Marion Ivy Tech Library is located on the second floor of the Marion Ivy Tech Campus, and is easily visible from Interstate 69 by its glass rotunda. The library serves a population of approximately 28,000 citizens living within Marion proper and approximately 42,000 citizens living within Grant County. The Marion Ivy Tech Library serves not only the faculty, staff, and student body of the college, but also the general public of Grant County and the city of Marion.
2e2-Students are offered guidance in the ethical use of information resources.
"Libraries provide guidance around academic integrity, often in the form of trainings around specific citation styles, and librarians are key mentors in helping students consider their responsibility and skill sets in attributing knowledge in those that discovered it."
Marion Ivy Tech Library provides support services that effectively support academic honesty and scholarly inquiry.
2d-The institution is committed to freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth in teaching and learning.
"Libraries are among commonly reserved spaces, and their role as both campus and community library also creates the opportunity for dissenting opinions in public spaces. Adding to that potential dissent is the choice of library materials, some of which community members, students, or faculty may find challenging."
The Marion Ivy Tech Library encourages an open exchange of ideas and opinions. The library supports and abides by the American Libraries Association's intellectual freedom statement and interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights.
Library Bill of Rights
I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgement of free expression and free access to ideas.
V. A person's right to use the library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.
VI. Libraries which make exhibit space and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.
VII. All people, regardless or origin, age, background, or views, possess a right to privacy and confidentiality in their library use. Libraries should advocate for, educate about, and protect people's privacy, safeguarding all library use data, including personality identifiable information.
3d4-The institution provides to students and instructors the infrastructure and resources necessary to support effective teaching and learning (technological infrastructure, scientific laboratories, libraries, performance spaces, clinical practice sites, museum collection, as appropriate to the institutions offerings).
"The college provides library services at all campuses, replete with print and electronic resources to support curricular development, as well as support faculty and student research and exploration."
The Marion Library provides physical and digital resources that support faculty, staff, and student research. The library also provides a variety of bibliographic instruction that teaches students how to successfully retrieve and analyze information.
The Marion Library
Print
The Marion Library houses a modest collection of print materials including fiction, non-fiction, reference books, newspapers, periodicals, and journals.
Online Resources
Marion Library's academic databases contain millions of peer-reviewed/magazine articles. Photos, music, videos, reference items, eBooks, and other multi-media applications may also be accessed.
Reserve Materials
Marion Library keeps over 20 textbooks on reserve each semester for student use.
LibGuides
LibGuides are a content management system the Marion Library uses to curate information on a specific course or topic.
Computers & Study Spaces
The Marion Library has 12 computer stations and 8 cubicles available for student use.
Bibliographic Instruction
One Shots
One Shots are dynamic instructional sessions designed for specific course needs. A One Shot session can range from a short 10-minute lecture on how to navigate an academic database to a 30-45 presentation covering course specific research strategies.
Sprouts
Sprouts are a series of library assignments completed throughout the semester.
Root Down
Root Down is a multi-session instruction program designed to promote information literacy and foster the development of a candid and lasting relationship between the student and the librarian. The program culminates in an active learning project in which groups explore library resources and present their findings to the class in the form of a short lesson. Content can be adapted to the course, but generally includes academic databases, website evaluation, IvyCat, and plagiarism.
Academic Support Center
The Marion Academic Support Center is a research extension of the Marion Library.
Computers & Study Space
The Marion Academic Support Center has 20 computer stations and one study room.
Academic Consultants
Marion's academic consultants are located in the Academic Support Center. Academic Consultants are former/current instructors that are experts in their respective disciplines. Our Academic Consultants work individually with students to create a pathway for scholarly success.
Academic Coaches
Marion's Academic Coaches are located in the Academic Support Center and work closely with the Academic Consultants and students. The coaches are current students who have received A's in the respective course they are coaching.